To use some of the monies in the R&R fund for the building to refurbish the building. 

The committee resolved to exclude the press and public during this item as the report contained an exempt appendix, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006.

 

Matter for Decision: To consider a project appraisal for the transformation of Cambridge Access Surgery into a holistic one-stop shop for homeless people

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing:

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

Financial

 

i. Approve the commencement of the updated scheme (SC529). (Note: Funding was included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan in February 2012 and made incorrect reference to a grant, whereas the intention is to directly fund the refurbishment of a Council asset.)

 

ii. Delegate authority to the Director of Customer and Community Services to commence the project at the point at which a new qualified provider is in place and the lease on the building is completed with that provider.

 

iii. Note the total cost of the project will be no more than £100,000, funded from the repairs and renewals fund for 125 Newmarket Road.

 

iii. Note that there are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project for the Council. The lessee, in accordance with previous lease arrangements, will meet any ongoing maintenance costs.

 

Procurement

 

iv. Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of renovations to the Council’s asset at 125 Newmarket Road, (known as Cambridge Access Surgery) at a cost not exceeding £100.000. Works to be carried out within budget after consultation with internal architects. 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:

 

The Scrutiny Committee considered and endorsed the recommendations in the report by 7 votes to 0.

 

The Executive Councillor for Housing approved the recommendations.

 

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