Policy And Resources Committee - 09/11/2009
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th November, 2009.
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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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Willie SAWERS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Roderick A J WALLACE |
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COUNCILLORS
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Ken GUILD |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Mohammed ASIF |
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Jim BARRIE |
Stewart HUNTER |
Laurie BIDWELL |
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Jimmy BLACK |
Ken LYNN |
Tom FERGUSON |
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David BOWES |
Craig MELVILLE |
Brian GORDON |
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Andrew DAWSON |
Christina ROBERTS |
Richard McCREADY |
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Will DAWSON |
Alan G ROSS |
Donald HAY |
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Bob DUNCAN |
Kevin KEENAN |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Councillor Ken GUILD, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 26th October, 2009 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I REVENUE MONITORING 2009/2010
There was submitted Report No 517-2009 by the Director of Finance providing the Committee with an analysis of the 2009/2010 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 30th September, 2009 monitored against the adjusted 2009/2010 Revenue Budget.
The Committee:-
(a) noted that the overall General Fund 2009/2010 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 30th September, 2009 showed an overspend of 264,000 against the adjusted 2009/2010 Revenue Budget;
(b) noted that the Housing Revenue Account as at 30th September, 2009 was projecting an underspend of 294,000 against the adjusted HRA 2009/2010 Revenue Budget;
(c) instructed the Director of Finance to take every reasonable action to ensure that the 2009/2010 revenue expenditure was below or in line with the adjusted Revenue Budget; and
(d) instructed the Director of Finance in conjunction with all Chief Officers of the Council to continue to monitor the Council's 2009/2010 Projected Revenue Outturn.
II CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MONITORING 2009/2010
There was submitted Report No 507-2009 by the Director of Finance appraising members of the latest position regarding the Council's Capital Expenditure Programme for 2009/2010.
The Committee noted the contents of the report.
III FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND COMMUNITY REGENERATION FORUM ALLOCATION 2008/2010
There was submitted Report No 523-2009 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 appended hereto.
The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
IV FINANCE DEPARTMENT - EARLY RETIREMENT
After considering Agenda Note AN231-2009, the Committee approved the early retirement of the Corporate Procurement Manager within the Finance Department (ER09/09) on the grounds of business efficiency with added years with effect from 13th November, 2009. The employee would also receive enhanced benefits in accordance with the Dundee City Council policy agreed at the Policy and Resources Committee on 14th March, 2005.
Ken GUILD, Convener.
APPENDIX
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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No 10 Sheltered Housing Complex |
To provide transport for seasonal activity taking out elderly tenants and residents of Ardler and surrounding areas.
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182 |
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Kirkton Kips Gymnastics |
To provide transport and entry fee costs for 70 participants to attend and compete in a National Display Event in Perth.
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1,100 |
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Kirkton Kafe Area (Leisure and Communities) |
To enable completion of improvements to youth area in Kirkton Community Centre.
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2,000 |
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Mains Parish Church |
50% contribution towards replacing boiler and purchase of new cooker for groups using premises.
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1,418 |
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Kirkton Community Centre Management Group - Short Tennis |
To purchase equipment to provide short tennis activity sessions for all ages.
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700 |
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Kirkton Community Centre Management Group - Arts and Digital Photography |
To provide twelve two hour sessions with Art and Digital Photography tutors. Purchasing of mounts and frames to enable an exhibition showcasing the groups at work.
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1,390 |
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St Mary's Holiday Planning Group (Social Work Department) |
To provide coach hire, tickets and refreshments to enable 50 adults and children to attend a pantomime.
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685 |
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St Mary's Information on Local Events - SMILE Newsletter |
Costs towards production of a 24 page newsletter which is delivered to all households in the St Mary's area.
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500 |
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Sanctuary Scotland |
To fund installation of additional safer surfacing for play features.
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2,003 |
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St Clement's Out of School Care Club (Healthy Snacks) |
To provide healthy and nutritional snacks for primary school pupils attending the club.
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930 |
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Charleston Women's Group |
Transport and entrance costs for a trip to Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament and McArthur Glen.
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356 |
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Charleston Women's Group |
Tutor costs for jewellery making workshops and a pampering session.
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320 |
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Lochee Physical Regeneration Framework (City Development) |
To provide street furniture and planters on Lochee High Street to improve the physical landscape.
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10,000 |
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South Road Allotments (Leisure and Communities) |
To reinstate the allotments in South Road park, providing galvanised palisade fence and huts for allotment holders.
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28,000 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Floodlights Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) (Leisure and Communities) |
Install floodlights for the multi-use games area on South Road, to improve accessibility and usage during winter months.
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10,000 |
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Myrekirk Park Enhancements (Leisure and Communities) |
To enhance parkland by improving access and by landscaping and providing natural play opportunities. The design has been prepared with consideration and reference to standing stones, a scheduled monument on the site.
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35,641 |
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Kickwall/Seating Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) (Leisure and Communities) |
Install a kickwall/basketball hoop and seating on piece of tarmac at end of the MUGA on South Road.
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10,520 |
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Whitfield Community Centre Local Management Group |
Purchase and installation of personal computers. Broadband connection and wireless modem router. This will introduce free public access to broadband technology.
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3,500 |
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Finmill Centre Local Management Group |
Purchase of two lockable glass cabinets to display the achievements of local people who have used the centre eg adult learners.
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450 |
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The Pavilion Mill O'Mains |
To host a seasonable event to bring the Mill O'Mains community together to highlight the range of health and social care initiatives available.
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1,405 |
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Friends of Longhaugh Parent Council |
Purchase of start up equipment to prepare and maintain a celebration garden at the school to celebrate 50 years of the school being in the community. All members of the community will be invited bringing all ages together allowing them to enhance their gardening skills.
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2,999 |
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Fintry Shops Safety Bollards (City Development - Traffic) |
Installation of 13 bollards at two shopping areas in Fintry Road to restrict access to illegal parking and improve pedestrian safety.
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3,250 |
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Mill O'Mains Footbridge Fencing Improvements (City Development - Traffic) |
To improve fencing at west side of footbridge to deter illegal motor cycling and improve pedestrian safety.
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950 |
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Dunbar Park Owner Occupiers Residents Association - Carriageway Improvements |
Repair, regenerate and resurface the roadway within the car park at Specklewood, Chalkhill and Swallowtail Courts.
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30,000 |
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Orchard Court Footpath Improvements (City Development - Road Maintenance) |
Full excavation and surface upgrade for all paths in Orchard Court improving resident safety.
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20,000 |
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Finlathen Park (Leisure and Communities) |
To complete ongoing work that has been vandalised and enable the project to be finished.
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744 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Fintry North Motorcycle Preventative Fencing (Leisure and Communities)
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To supply and install galvanised chicanes to reduce illegal motorbike use. |
2,456 |
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Age Concern |
Part costs for seasonal lunch for the elderly service users of the Fiveways Centre.
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705 |
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Maxwelltown Information Centre |
To purchase and set up an ICT suite (eight computer stations) that will provide IT training and computer access to local community. This will allow local community members to enhance their knowledge and competence in computer skills.
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4,348 |
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Dura Street Sheltered Housing |
To purchase and install a projector and large screen in the complex lounge for activities where all tenants can enjoy DVD's of social events and movies.
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1,383 |
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Women's Wellbeing Workout (Hearing Voices Network) |
To fund exercise and relaxation sessions (twice weekly for 14 weeks) and exercise equipment for participants with mental health issues who need to develop confidence in a secure setting before accessing a mainstream class or activity.
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1,375 |
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DISC Target Project (Leisure and Communities - Youth Work Team) |
To purchase replacement equipment, publicity materials, and provide a small start-up budget for young women's focus work and additional funds to enable peer volunteers participation.
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1,508 |
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Information Technology Resources (Leisure and Communities - Youth Work Team) |
To purchase three laptop computers and modems to use when working with young people in a range of community venues. To narrow the gap between those who have access to computers, internet etc, out of school and those who have not. Will enable youth workers to provide a more flexible and responsive service.
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1,638 |
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Morgan Academy Pupil Support (School Fund) |
A seasonal trip for 18 third year pupils who are receiving pupil support. Many of these young people suffer from social, emotional or behavioural difficulties and are often not involved in mainstream school trips and activities.
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241 |
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Landscape design Team - Hilltown Park (Dundee Contract Services)
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To install toddler play equipment and adult exercise equipment in Hilltown Park. |
44,058 |
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Age Concern Dundee |
Contribution towards seasonal activity. To relieve the social isolation felt by many and allow elderly users the opportunity to meet and socialise with their peers.
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228 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Tayside Police, Section 1 Community Officers |
To purchase three bicycles which will allow Community Crime Officers to engage with the public within local communities and allow them to provide a visible presence.
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2,268 |
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East End Youth Team (Leisure and Communities - Youth Work Team) |
To purchase tickets and contribute towards travel for pantomime at Whitehall Theatre. To allow local groups to come together and further community engagement. |
1,000 |