City Development Committee - 06/03/2023

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held remotely on 6th March, 2023.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Mark FLYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd January, 2023 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Crichton declared an interest in the item of business at Article VI of this minute by virtue of a family member being the author of the report and took no part in the proceedings and withdrew from the meeting during its consideration.

II RADIO ONES BIG WEEKEND DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL HOST DUTY WORKS - REVENUE FUNDS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN7-2023 on a reference to Article XII of the meeting of this Committee of 5th September, 2022, wherein it was agreed to provide the support required to enable the Council to undertake its responsibilities as hosts for Radio Ones Big Weekend on Friday, 26th, Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th May, 2023, including traffic management, site preparation, public security, first aid and welfare.

To ensure all required procurements progressed in accordance with that approval and within the fixed timeframe, the Committee agreed to delegate authority to the Executive Director of City Development, in consultation with the Executive Director of Corporate Services, to award the necessary contracts to complete those works within the budget agreed by the Council.

III CITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PLAN 2021/2024 PROGRESS REPORT

There was submitted Report No 53-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development, providing a progress report as of 6th March, 2023 on the Service Plan for the City Development Service for the period 2021/2024.

The Committee agreed to approve the Service Plan progress report which was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

IV CITY CENTRE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN - CITY LIGHTS AND CITY NIGHTS

There was submitted Report No 76-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development, providing an update on a range of initiatives to promote the vibrancy and attractiveness of the city centre. These included city dressing in key streets; a city lights project highlighting key buildings and features that supported public safety and a pilot evening economy project.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to approve the project to enhance Exchange Street through the installation of an illuminated sign and cycle parking/planting infrastructure and delegated the Executive Director of City Development to finalise the project design and to implement the scheme within the funds available in the Capital Plan 2022/2023;

(ii) to approve the pilot project to promote the evening economy in the city centre that would run between April and June, 2023; and

(iii) to note the various "city dressing" and lighting works that would add vibrancy and colour to key streets including High Street, Murraygate and Union Street.

V GRANTING OF SECTION 18 LICENCE UNDER THE COAST PROTECTION ACT 1949 AND AMEND SCHEME OF DELEGATION FOR UNPLANNEDEMERGENCY WORKS ON THE DUNDEE FORESHORE

There was submitted Report No 46-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the Executive Director of City Development to grant a licence under Section 18 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 to Catchment Tay Ltd for undertaking manhole repair work at Douglas Terrace foreshore. These works were scheduled for Spring 2023. The report also requested agreement to amend the Scheme of Delegation to Officers of the Council for the Executive Director of City Development to grant future licencing under Section 18 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 for unplanned Emergency works on the Dundee foreshore.

The Committee agreed:-

(i) to authorise the Executive Director of City Development to grant a licence under Section 18 of the Coast Protection Act 1949 to Catchment Tay Ltd for undertaking manhole repair work at Douglas Terrace foreshore; and

(ii) to amend the Scheme of Delegation of Powers to Officers of the Council to add the following under the powers delegated to the Executive Director of City Development in terms of Heading 8 Engineering, (b) Coastal Protection Act 1949, (ii) to grant future licensing under Section 18 of the Coastal Protection Act 1949 for unplanned emergency works on the Dundee foreshore.

VI SUPPLY OF VEHICLES AND PLANT

There was submitted Report No 54-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the purchase of plant and vehicles as required by Dundee City Council to ensure ongoing operational efficiency and to support the delivery of frontline services.

The Committee agreed to approve the purchase of plant and vehicles listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

VII TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 45-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing tenders received and requesting decisions thereon.

(a) GROVE ACADEMY MULTI-USE GAMES AREA (MUGA) - PITCH INSTALLATION

The Committee agreed to accept the tender with the highest-ranking score for cost and quality from Doe Sport (North) Ltd in the sum of 70,962, together with allowances of 18,052.50, giving a total expenditure of 89,014.50.

(b) CRAIGMILL FOOTBRIDGE

The Committee agreed to accept the tender with the highest score for cost and quality from Chemcem in the sum of 46,760, together with allowances of 12,000, giving a total expenditure of 58,760.

(c) BROUGHTY FERRY - MONIFIETH ACTIVE TRAVEL - AREA 3 THE ESPLANADE REMOTE SHARED CYCLEWAY AND FOOTWAY FOLLOWING THE DUNES

The Committee agreed to accept the tender from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 744,425.90, together with allowances of 261,199.47, giving a total expenditure of 1,005,625.37.

(d) WALLACETOWN NURSERY SCHOOL - UPGRADE PUPIL TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Construction Services in the sum of 100,576.69, together with allowances of 17,000 giving a total expenditure of 117,576.69.

(e) DISC - RENEW TIMBER FLOORING IN MAIN GAMES HALL

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Construction Services in the sum of 196,194.13, together with allowances of 22,000, giving a total expenditure of 218,194,13.

(f) ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL - SANITARY PROVISION REFURBISHMENT AND IMPROVEMENT - IONA BLOCK

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Construction Services in the sum of 120,705.26, together with allowances of 30,000, giving a total expenditure of 150,705.26.

(g) ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL - FIRE ALARM UPGRADE

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Construction Services in the sum of 72,482.31, together with allowances of 14,000, giving a total expenditure of 86,482,31.

(h) CLEPINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - UPGRADE STAFF TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Construction Services in the sum of 125,993.22 together with allowances of 22,000, giving a total expenditure of 147,993.22.

(i) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILLED AND HOT WATER DRINKING APPLIANCES

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Lovats Catering Services Ltd in the sum of 118,527, together with allowances of 12,000, giving a total expenditure of 130,527.

(j) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF SPRINKLER PROTECTION SYSTEMS

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Emtec Fire Systems Ltd in the sum of 208,888, together with allowances of 21,000, giving a total expenditure of 229,888.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

VIII SALE OF LAND

There was submitted Report No 67-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land as indicated in the report.

The Committee agreed to the sale of land on the terms as outlined in the report.

IX PROPOSED ASSIGNATION OF GROUND LEASE

The was submitted Report No 69-2023 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to the proposed assignation of the ground lease as indicated.

The Committee agreed to note that in view of the timescales involved, this report had been approved by the Executive Director of City Development in consultation with the Convener of the City Development Committee, Labour Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson and the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Member.

Mark FLYNN, Convener.