Policy And Resources Committee - 26/01/2009
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 26th January, 2009.
Present:-
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Lord Provost John R LETFORD
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Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK |
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BAILIES
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George REGAN |
Willie SAWERS |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
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Helen WRIGHT |
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Derek J SCOTT |
COUNCILLORS
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Kevin KEENAN |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Bob DUNCAN |
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Mohammed ASIF |
Helen DICK |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
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Laurie BIDWELL |
Ken GUILD |
Stewart HUNTER |
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Tom FERGUSON |
Jim BARRIE |
Ken LYNN |
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Brian GORDON |
Jimmy BLACK |
Christina ROBERTS |
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Richard McCREADY |
David BOWES |
Alan G ROSS |
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Joe MORROW |
Andrew DAWSON |
Donald HAY |
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Will DAWSON |
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Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th January, 2009 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I DUNDEE CORE PATHS PLAN
On a reference to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th April, 2008 and after considering Report No 57-2009 by the Director of Leisure and Communities relative to the above, the Committee approved the adoption of the Dundee Core Paths Plan and remitted to the Director of Leisure and Communities to undertake the necessary statutory procedures to formally adopt the Plan and to keep it under review.
II DUNDEE TREE AND URBAN FORESTRY POLICY
After considering Report No 447-2008 by the Director of Leisure and Communities, Director of Planning and Transportation and Director of Dundee Contract Services relative to the above, the Committee approved the adoption of the policy appended to the report to provide a framework for the management of Dundee's urban trees and forestry stock.
III REVENUE BUDGET 2009/2010 - HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT
There was submitted Report No 21-2009 by the Head of Finance relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the 2009/2010 Revenue Budget for the Housing Revenue Account; and
(ii) remitted further consideration of this matter to the Housing, Dundee Contract Services and Environment Services Committee in order that it may set the 2009/2010 rent levels.
IV FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND COMMUNITY REGENERATION FORUM ALLOCATION 2008/2010
There was submitted Report No 37-2009 by the Assistant Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee noted the process for allocating grants through the Local Community Regeneration Forums as agreed by the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals detailed below.
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Steven Glass Olympia Leisure Centre Leisure and Communities |
Sessional coaches to deliver hockey provision within Charleston, and hockey/athletics provision for all cluster schools within Menzieshill.
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555 |
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Dance World |
Transport to attend two dance competitions in Glasgow and costumes for older girls in the group.
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780 |
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Adamson's and Elder's Tenants' Association |
Various activities in sheltered housing complex that serves the needs for all residents in and around the west end of Dundee.
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1,500 |
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4 x AAAAS Project Grey Lodge Settlement |
Eight week programme of physical activity for ten young people aged 12-14 years.
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227 |
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Outreach Translation Service |
Costs towards criche, activities and hospitality for a women only event for Asian women - Focussing on mental health and wellbeing.
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500 |
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The Hub, Youth Work Team Leisure and Communities |
To purchase equipment and develop one of the community rooms within Hub Library plus trophy display cabinet for youth area.
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2,500 |
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Dighty Environmental Group |
To purchase portable laptop and projector to aid in the promotion of the group and training for participants. Powerpoint training for staff also included.
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1,000 |
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Douglas Festival Group |
To purchase two way radios for community use during outdoor events.
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1,857 |
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Rosebank Football Drop In Youth Sports Development Leisure and Communities |
Twelve week programme (January-March) for 20 young people aged 12-20 years involving sport, volunteering and health and wellbeing.
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288 |
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Youth Fire Fighters Diversionary Scheme Tayside Fire and Rescue |
Young people between 12 and 18 will be trained to be young fire fighters and given a programme of events and activities to work towards responsible citizenship. |
5,178 |
V COVERAGE OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002
There was submitted Report No 39-2009 by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) relative to the Scottish Government's discussion document on the possibility of extending the coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
The Committee noted for information and record purposes that, in view of the timescales involved, the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) in consultation with the Convener and Group spokespersons had approved the response in the Appendix to this report and agreed that it be forwarded to the Scottish Government.
VI SUMMARY JUSTICE REFORM
There was submitted Report No 35-2009 by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) relative to the replacement of the existing Council-run District Court in Dundee with a new Justice of the Peace Court.
The Committee noted the position and expressed its thanks to all Justices of the Peace and District Court staff, past and present, for their contribution to the administration of Summary Criminal Justice in Dundee since 1975.
Kevin KEENAN, Convener.