Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:  

To approve the undertaking of a feasibility study and potential physical improvements to the drainage capacity of an area of 16000m2 of Jesus Green, to alleviate problems with seasonal standing surface water.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Public Places:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

Financial recommendations

       i.          The Executive Councillor, in consultation with the Chair and Spokes is asked to approve the feasibility study and commencement of this scheme, which is already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (PR034C - 38226).

·       The total cost of the project is £ 105,000 funded from developer contributions

·       The on-going revenue costs of the project are £ 1,500 per annum over a 30 year period, funded from Streets and Open Spaces Repairs and Renewals fund.

 

Procurement recommendations:

     ii.          The Executive Councillor approved the commencement of the project and procurement, including the award of contract, of contractors for the drainage improvements for Jesus Green

Subject to:

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

·       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 set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Project Delivery and Environment Manager regarding Jesus Green Drainage Improvements.

 

Councillor Kightley proposed an amendment to the financial recommendations as follow (additional wording in bold and underlined):

 

·       The Executive Councillor, in consultation with the Chair and Spokes is asked to approve the feasibility study and commencement of this scheme, which is already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (PR034C - 38226).

Members agreed the amendment.

 

In response to questions from members, the Officer confirmed the following:

       i.          The proposed works would not stop flooding but would ensure the ground drained quicker.

     ii.          Arboricultural Officers would be consulted but no impact on the trees was anticipated.

   iii.          There would be a visual impact on the area for some months. However long term visual amenity would be unaffected.

   iv.          Discussions were on-going with the Environment Agency.

    v.          Members welcomed the prospect of using the area as a sports facility for longer periods of the year than currently possible.

 

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the amended recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

 

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

Not applicable.