Policy And Resources Committee - 08/02/2010
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th February, 2010.
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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Willie SAWERS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
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George REGAN |
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Derek J SCOTT |
COUNCILLORS
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Ken GUILD |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Laurie BIDWELL |
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Jim BARRIE |
Stewart HUNTER |
Tom FERGUSON |
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Jimmy BLACK |
Ken LYNN |
Brian GORDON |
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David BOWES |
Craig MELVILLE |
Richard McCREADY |
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Andrew DAWSON |
Christina ROBERTS |
Donald HAY |
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Will DAWSON |
Alan G ROSS |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
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Bob DUNCAN |
Kevin KEENAN |
Helen DICK |
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Mohammed ASIF |
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Councillor Ken GUILD, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th January, 2010 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I MINUTE - AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE - 25TH JANUARY, 2010
The minute of meeting of the Audit and Risk Management Sub-Committee of 25th January, 2010, a copy of which is appended hereto, was submitted for information and record purposes.
II REVENUE MONITORING
There was submitted Report No 69-2010 by the Director of Finance providing the Committee with an analysis of the 2009/2010 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 31st December, 2009 monitored against the adjusted 2009/2010 Revenue Budget.
The Committee:-
(i) noted that the overall General Fund 2009/2010 Projected Revenue Outturn as at 31st December, 2009 showed an overspend of 512,000 against the adjusted 2009/2010 Revenue Budget;
(ii) noted that the Housing Revenue Account as at 31st December, 2009 was projecting an underspend of 91,000 against the adjusted HRA 2009/2010 Revenue Budget;
(iii) 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
(iv) 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.
III CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MONITORING 2009/2010
There was submitted Report No 64-2010 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.
IV REVISED VOLUNTEERING POLICY AND GUIDANCE
There was submitted Report No 86-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities summarising developments in volunteering at local and national levels and seeking approval for Dundee City Council's revised Volunteer Policy and Practice Guidance.
The Committee approved the revised Volunteer Policy and Practice Guidance and remitted to the Director of Leisure and Communities to report back to Committee in twelve months' time on volunteering developments within Dundee City Council.
V HOUSING BENEFIT OVERPAYMENT RECOVERY POLICY
There was submitted Report No 65-2010 by the Director of Finance updating the previously approved Dundee City Council Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery Policy.
The Committee approved accordingly.
VI ENERGY EFFICIENCY DISCOUNT SCHEME - COUNCIL TAX
There was submitted Report No 80-2010 by the Director of Finance informing elected members on the Energy Efficiency Discount Scheme being introduced under the terms of Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
The Committee noted that under this scheme, an eligible Council Tax payer would receive a one-off discount on their Council Tax where energy efficiency improvements were made to the dwelling by the Council's chosen provider.
VII FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND COMMUNITY REGENERATION FORUM ALLOCATION 2008/2010
There was submitted Report No 81-2010 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 |
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Grant Award
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Kirkton Sheltered Housing |
To purchase a computer to teach elderly residents and visitors the basic skills of computing.
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644 |
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St Mary's Youth Group (Dundee West Youth Work Team) (Leisure and Communities)
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To buy resources for the St Mary's Youth Group operating out of St Mary's Community Facility.
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280 |
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SSHA Sheltered Housing No 10 Turnberry Avenue |
To enable bus hire for elderly people to participate in an excursion contributing to health and wellbeing.
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280 |
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St Mary's Community Facility |
To buy a floor buffer for the St Mary's Community Facility.
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321 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award
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Sanctuary Housing Dalmahoy Footpath |
Upgrade and provide safer roads and footpaths for residents and visitors in Dalmahoy Drive, Ardler.
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20,000 |
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Ancrum Plus |
For Ancrum Plus to observe international Women's Day by hosting the 4th Annual free event for the Lochee Community.
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325 |
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Menzieshill Out of School Care Club |
To replace old games, toys and equipment that are used in the club by children that attend from three primary schools.
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500 |
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Stepping Stones |
To provide crhche and refreshments for Stepping Stones.
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385 |
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Kirk Street Sheltered Housing |
To provide activities for tenants and visitors including crafts, aromatherapy, line dancing and exercise classes.
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1,400 |
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Discovering Degrees for Schools |
For payment of student ambassadors who will take part in interactive and motivational campus activities aimed at increasing higher education participating of school pupils in the area.
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300 |
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Lochee Scrabble Group |
To purchase new Scrabble boards and Scrabble dictionaries.
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295 |
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Lochee Parish Church |
Funding required for initial set up cost of community cafe.
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452 |
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Charleston Community Centre and Library (Leisure and Communities)
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To celebrate International Women's Day with a variety of activities and events for women in Charleston. |
260 |
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The Hub Youth Club |
To provide equipment and games for the Monday Evening Youth Club.
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453 |
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Dundee West Youth Team |
To purchase resources for young people to promote access to information on positive lifestyle choices and sign post them to local youth provision.
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385 |
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Orchard Court Footpaths (City Development)
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Funds for the improvement of paths at Orchard Court. |
23,571 |
VIII CONSULTATION ON THE COUNCILLORS CODE
There was submitted Report No 40-2010 by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) relative to the above.
The Committee approved the response detailed in the report and agreed that it be forwarded to the Scottish Government.
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 paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
IX RELIEF OF NON-DOMESTIC RATES ON THE GROUNDS OF HARDSHIP (HARDSHIP RELIEF)
There was submitted Report No 66-2010 by the Director of Finance relative to the above.
The Committee approved the recommendation detailed therein.
Ken GUILD, Convener.