Housing, Dundee Contract Services And Environment Services Committee - 16/04/2007

At a MEETING of the HOUSING COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 16th April, 2007.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor George REGAN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th March, 2007 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I PROPOSED HOUSING NEED, DEMAND AND AFFORDABILITY STUDY IN THE GREATER DUNDEE HOUSING MARKET AREA

The Director of Housing and Director of Planning and Transportation submitted Joint Report No 198-2007 seeking agreement to appoint consultants to undertake a comprehensive study of housing need, demand and affordability issues within the greater Dundee housing market area.

The Committee:-

(a) authorised the Director of Planning and Transportation in conjunction with the Director of Housing to invite bids and appoint consultants to undertake a study which would address the matters set out in this report; and

(b) remitted to the Director of Planning and Transportation and the Director of Housing to report back on the findings of the study and advise on any implications and actions to be pursued.

II TENDERS RECEIVED

The City Architectural Services Officer submitted Report No 241-2007 giving details of offers received for the undernoted contracts:-

(a) WOLSELEY STREET 1ST AND 2ND DEVELOPMENTS - HEATING REPLACEMENT, KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

The Committee agreed to accept the partnering contract with McGill Electrical Limited amounting to 240,625 together with the undernoted allowances:-

making a total expenditure of 283,438.

(b) VARIOUS ADDRESSES - CONTROLLED ENTRIES 2007/2008 PHASE 1

The Committee agreed to accept the partnering project with McGill Electrical Limited amounting to 866,983.44 together with allowances of 50,000 for electrical services and 59,603 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 976,586.44.

(c) CAMPERDOWN 10TH DEVELOPMENT - PITCHED ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 234,291.88 together with allowances of 1,657 for Planning Supervisor and 13,784 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 249,732.88.

(d) CAMPERDOWN 12TH DEVELOPMENT - PITCHED ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 1

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 68,966.25 together with allowances of 723 for Planning Supervisor and 7,251 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 76,940.25.

(e) MAINS OF FINTRY 4TH DEVELOPMENT - ROOF RENEWAL PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 61,126.19 together with allowances of 668 for Planning Supervisor and 6,944 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 68,738.19.

(f) CAMPERDOWN 14TH DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 82,397.36 together with allowances of 854 for Planning Supervisor and 7,772 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 91,023.36.

(g) CLEMENT PARK 1ST DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Raynor Roofing Limited amounting to 115,965.17 together with allowances of 1,100 for Planning Supervisor and 9,077 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 126,142.17.

(h) WEST KIRKTON 1ST DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Andrew Shepherd Limited amounting to 281,015.57 together with allowances of 1,844 for Planning Supervisor and 15,681 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 298,540.57.

(i) MENZIESHILL 1ST DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Ward Building Services Limited amounting to 126,905.09 together with allowances of 1,155 for Planning Supervisor and 9,504 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 137,564.09.

(j) MENZIESHILL 11TH DEVELOPMENT - ROOF AND RENDER REPLACEMENTS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Andrew Shepherd Limited, Forfar amounting to 402,232.40 together with allowances of 2,328 for Planning Supervisor and 24,683 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 429,243.40.

(k) CRAIGIE DRIVE 2ND DEVELOPMENT - ROOF REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Dundee Contract Services amounting to 113,877.98 together with allowances of 1,089 for Planning Supervisor and 8,996 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 123,962.98.

III REGISTERED TENANT ORGANISATIONS - ADMINISTRATION GRANTS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN115-2007 requesting grant assistance towards administration costs for 2007-2008 from the following groups:-

The Committee agreed to grant assistance as requested.

IV MEMBERSHIP OF ENERGY ACTION SCOTLAND (EAS)

There was submitted Agenda Note AN116-2007 requesting authority for the Director of Housing to continue membership of Energy Action Scotland (EAS) at a cost of 150 plus VAT per annum to be funded from the Housing Revenue Account.

The Committee approved accordingly.

V THE TENANT'S INFORMATION SERVICE ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 9TH -10TH JUNE 2007 - CLYDEBANK

There was submitted Agenda Note AN117-2007 recommending that the Housing Department send up to six tenant representatives to the above Conference at a cost of 345 per delegate plus travelling expenses, the cost being met from the existing Housing Revenue Budget.

The Committee approved the attendance of six tenant representatives.

VI HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2001 - IMPROVEMENT, REPAIRS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS, HOME LOANS ETC

There was submitted Agenda Note AN120-2007. Reference was made to the minute of meeting of this Committee of 15th November, 1999 when grant expenditure now under Private Sector Housing Grants was agreed.

It was agreed that the grants approved during March 2007 in each of the categories were as follows:-

George REGAN, Convener.