The Executive Councillor is asked to approve the commencement of the scheme. 

Matter for Decision: To consider the Housing Advice Service – office refurbishment project.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Financial

i. Approve the commencement of this scheme, which is already included in he Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (SC528).

ii. Note that the total cost of the project is up to £26,500, funded from the general fund (£10,000 of this has already been approved at Community Services Scrutiny Committee in January 2012). The balance of £16,500 would be funded by a combination of £1,500 from the section’s repairs and renewals fund to cover decoration costs and £15,000 from reserves.

iii. Note that there are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project.

Procurement

iv. Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of works to refurbish and reconfigure office space on the ground floor at Hobson House to a value of up to £26,500 including architects’ fees Subject to:

- The permission of the Director of Resources being sought prior to proceeding if the quotation or tender sum exceeds the estimated contract.

- The permission from the Executive Councillor being sought before proceeding if the value exceeds the estimated contract by more than 15%.

Reason for the Decision:

As per the officer report

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not Applicable

Scrutiny Considerations:

Not applicable.

The Executive Councillor for Housing approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

N/A