Environment Committee - 09/01/2012

At a MEETING of the ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th January, 2012.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Bob DUNCAN, Convener, in the Chair.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I CAMPERDOWN PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN

There was submitted Report No 13-2012 by the Director of Environment updating the Committee on the progress made to date in implementing the 2004 Camperdown Country Park Development Plan and seeking approval for proposals to refresh this plan and to undertake some early action works.

The Committee noted the progress to date in implementing the Camperdown Country Park Development Plan and agreed to:-

(i) approve the appointment of the City Engineer to prepare a refreshed Development Plan, along with a five year action plan, for Camperdown Park to a maximum value of 15,000; and

(ii) authorise the Director of Environment to undertake the early action works identified to the sensory garden, inclusive play area and duck pond, at a total cost of 73,000.

II DEVELOPMENT OF RECYCLING SCHEMES

There was submitted Report No 14-2012 by the Director of Environment advising the Committee of the requirement to work towards compliance with the Scottish Government's Zero Waste Plan and seeking approval for a number of improvement projects to improve the recycling services to the City's residents.

The Committee noted the content of the report and authorised the Director of Environment to implement the four projects as detailed.

III THE SUPPLY AND ERECTION OF SECURITY FENCING ON DUNDEE LAW ALLOTMENTS

There was submitted Report No 4-2012 by the Director of Environment seeking approval for the supply and erection of security fencing at West Law and Stirling Park Allotments.

The Committee agreed the proposed improvements and instructed the Director of Environment to undertake these works, subject to approval of the required funding through the Community Regeneration Fund by the Policy and Resources Committee of 9th January, 2012.

IV SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES 2012

There was submitted Report No 15-2012 by Director of Environment seeking approval for the authorisation of the purchase of four electric cars as part of a continuing "car pool" initiative and two small vans to replace existing diesel vehicles required by the Environment Department.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) accept the tenders detailed in Appendix 1 to the report;

(ii) authorise the expenditure of 139,488; and

(iii) remit the Corporate Fleet Manager to provide the required six monthly performance reports to Transport Scotland.

V SUPPLY OF VEHICLES 2011/2012

There was submitted Report No 16-2012 by Director of Environment seeking approval for the authorisation of the purchase of replacement vehicles, as required by the Environment Department, to maintain operational efficiency.

The Committee agree to accept the tenders detailed in Appendix 1 to the report and authorised the expenditure as detailed.

VI BROUGHTY FERRY ESPLANADE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2

There was submitted Agenda Note AN1-2012, whereby the Committee was advised that as part of a programme of environmental improvements along Broughty Ferry esplanade, it was proposed to undertake further environmental improvement works comprising:-

?                                             the continuation of the black metal trip rail from Barnhill Rock Garden to Bridge Street car park;

?                                             provision of hard surfacing below the existing park benches adjacent to the pavilion;

?                                             installation of bollards adjacent to the Windmill toilets and beach steps opposite the rock garden; and

?                                             installation of tree guards to new tree planting.

The above works would reduce the likelihood of damage to the existing grass surfaces caused by vehicles, improve road safety adjacent to the Windmill toilets and improve operational efficiency. The cost of undertaking these works would be 20,816.54 and the Director of Finance advised that this could be met from allowances within the Environment Departments capital budget for 2011/2012. The cost of tree guards, which was estimated at approximately 2,500, would be met through the Department's Revenue Budget.

The Committee agreed that the proposed improvements be approved and the Director of Environment was instructed to undertake these works.

Bob DUNCAN, Convener.