Policy And Resources Committee - 13/02/2014

At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 13th February, 2014.

 

Present:-

 

Lord Provost Bob DUNCAN

 

Depute Lord Provost Christina ROBERTS

 

BAILIES

 

Willie SAWERS

Helen WRIGHT

Ian BORTHWICK

 

Derek J SCOTT

 

 

COUNCILLORS

 

Ken GUILD

Stewart HUNTER

Laurie BIDWELL

John ALEXANDER

Ken LYNN

Lesley BRENNAN

Jimmy BLACK

Vari McDONALD

Georgia CRUICKSHANK

David BOWES

Craig MELVILLE

Tom FERGUSON

Bill CAMPBELL

Gregor MURRAY

Brian GORDON

Kevin CORDELL

Alan G ROSS

Richard McCREADY

Will DAWSON

Kevin KEENAN

Norma McGOVERN

 

Mohammed ASIF

 

 

Bailie Willie SAWERS, in the Chair.

 

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 10th February, 2014 was held as read.

 

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

 

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

 

No declarations of interest were made.

 

II CAPITAL PLAN 2014/2018 - GENERAL SERVICES

 

There was submitted Report No 59-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services relative to the above.

 

The Committee:-

 

(i) noted the contents of Report No 59-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of capital expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2018, as contained in the Draft 2014/2018 Capital Plan Volume;

 

(ii) approved the Council's General Services Capital Plan for 2014/2018;

 

(iii) noted the position for the 2013/2014 Projected Capital Expenditure Programme, as at 31st December, 2013; and

 

(iv) approved the Prudential indicators for the Capital Plan 2014/2018, as shown in Appendix 1 to Report No 59-2014 and noted that these Indicators demonstrated that the Capital Plan 2014/2018 was affordable, prudent and sustainable.

 

III REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2013/2014

 

The Committee agreed to hear deputations in respect of the above and after the deputations had put forward their case and answered questions from members of the Committee, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

 

Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 14th January, 2014.

 

The Committee had before them the following:-

 

(i) Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2014/2015 - Report No 83-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services;

 

(ii) Letter dated 5th February, 2014 by the Head of Democratic and Legal Services regarding voting instructions in terms of Section 112 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1992; and

 

(iii) Provisional Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and the Review of Charges 2014/2015 - Report No 135-2014.

 

After considering Report No 83-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services, Bailie Sawers, seconded by Councillor Bowes, moved that the Committee:-

 

(i) notes the contents of Report No 83-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March 2015, as contained in the Provisional 2014/2015 Revenue Budget Volume;

 

(ii) approves the 2014/2015 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustment outlined in paragraph (iv) below;

 

(iii) approves the 2014/2015 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 227,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume;

 

(iv) approves the budget savings totalling 3,723,000 as detailed in Appendix I appended hereto;

 

(v) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2014/2015, as detailed in Appendix II appended hereto; and

 

(vi) approves that the 2014/2015 Band D Council Tax be frozen at 1,211 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

 

2014/2015 Council Tax Per Band

 

Council Tax Band

Factor

2014/2015 Council Tax

 

 

A

6/9

807.33

B

7/9

941.89

C

8/9

1,076.44

D

9/9

1,211.00

E

11/9

1,480.11

F

13/9

1,749.22

G

15/9

2,018.33

H

18/9

2,422.00

 

As an amendment, Councillor Keenan, seconded by Councillor Bidwell, moved that the Committee:-

 

(i) notes the contents of Report No 83-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2015, as contained in the Provisional 2014/2015 Revenue Budget Volume;

 

(ii) approves the 2014/2015 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (iv), (v) and (vi) below;

 

(iii) approves the 2014/2015 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 227,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume, subject to the following adjustment:-

 

(a) No increase in Social Work charges.

 

(b) Resulting in reduced income of 61,500 and a reduced Review of Charges total of 165,500.

 

(iv) approves the budget savings totalling 3,723,000 as shown in the Administration Group?s motion, subject to the following adjustments:-

 

Education 1: Staff Changes and Efficiency Savings

Primary Sector ? do not implement savings of 287,500 arising from the redeployment of 20 Early Years Practitioner posts from the primary to the Early Years sector.

 

Corporate 2: Reduction in Third Party Payments

Under the Social Work Heading - the proposed funding reduction of 3% to be reduced to 2% for the following organisations: Alzheimer Scotland, Barnardos, Capability Scotland, Carolina House, Citizens Advice Bureau, DAMH, DIAS, Dundee Blind and Partially Sighted Society, Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee Survival Group, Dundee Voluntary Action, Dundee Women's Aid, Includem, Inclusion Group, Money Advice Support Team, One Parent Families Scotland, Dundee Carers Centre (Princess Royal Trust), Richmond Fellowship, SACRO and SAMH. This reduces the proposed saving by 50,000.

 

Resulting in a revised savings total of 3,385,500.

 

(v) approves the additional budget savings totalling 401,300 as detailed in Appendix III appended hereto;

 

(vi) approves the inclusion in the 2014/2015 Revenue Budget of additional funding of 2,300 for Dundee Citizens' Advice Bureau;

 

(vii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2014/2015, as detailed in Appendix IV appended hereto; and

 

(viii) approves that the 2014/2015 Band D Council Tax be frozen at 1,211 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

 

2014/2015 Council Tax Per Band

 

Council Tax Band

Factor

2014/2015 Council Tax

 

 

A

6/9

807.33

B

7/9

941.89

C

8/9

1,076.44

D

9/9

1,211.00

E

11/9

1,480.11

F

13/9

1,749.22

G

15/9

2,018.33

H

18/9

2,422.00

 

On a division, there voted for the motion - Councillors Alexander, Black, Bowes, Campbell, Cordell, Dawson, Hunter, Lynn, McDonald, Melville, Murray, Ross, Guild, Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Duncan and Depute Lord Provost Roberts (16); and for the amendment - Councillors Keenan, Asif, Bidwell, Brennan, Cruickshank, Ferguson, Gordon, McCready, McGovern, Bailies Wright, Borthwick and Scott (12) - whereupon the motion was declared carried.

 

As a further amendment, Bailie Scott, seconded by Bailie Borthwick, moved that the Committee:-

 

(i) notes the contents of Report 83-2014 by the Director of Corporate Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2015, as contained in the Provisional 2014/2015 Revenue Budget Volume;

 

(ii) approves the 2014/2015 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (iv), (v) and (vi) below;

 

(iii) approves the 2014/2015 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges document totalling 227,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume;

 

(iv) approves the budget savings totalling 3,723,000 as shown in the Administration Group?s motion;

 

(v) approves the additional budget savings totalling 150,000 as detailed in Appendix V appended hereto;

 

(vi) approves the inclusion in the 2014/2015 Revenue Budget of a ring-fenced contingency fund totalling 150,000; this fund to be used to assist those voluntary organisations affected by the proposed 3% reduction in funding under the following headings - Social Work, Dundee Partnership, Other Housing and Supporting People;

 

(vii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2014/2015, as detailed in Appendix VI appended hereto;

 

(viii) approves that the 2014/2015 Band D Council Tax be frozen at 1,211 and the Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

 

2014/2015 Council Tax Per Band

 

Council Tax Band

Factor

2014/2015 Council Tax

 

 

A

6/9

807.33

B

7/9

941.89

C

8/9

1,076.44

D

9/9

1,211.00

E

11/9

1,480.11

F

13/9

1,749.22

G

15/9

2,018.33

H

18/9

2,422.00

 

On a division, there voted for the motion - (16); and for the amendment - (2) - as recorded in the division above - whereupon the motion was declared carried and became the finding of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

Willie SAWERS, Convener.

 

APPENDIX I

 

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

 

 

Department/Savings Proposal

2014/2015

000

2015/2016

000

Education

 

1. Staff Changes and Efficiency Savings (Report No 101-2014)

It is proposed that a saving will be achieved through staffing changes in the Early Years and Primary sectors and through efficiencies in the secondary sector.

 

2. Central Team Secondments

The central team within the education department currently includes the following two seconded posts:-

 

-     1 Quality Improvement Officer (Secondary)

-     1 Staff Tutor

 

The Quality Improvement Officer post will become vacant at the end of March, 2014. The secondment of the current Staff Tutor will end in November, 2014. These posts will not be replaced and the removal of both team members will offer a significant saving in both the part year and full year periods. This will result in a part year saving of 81,000 in financial year 2014/2015 and a full year saving of 115,000 in 2015/2016.

 

The secondary QIO team will reduce from four to three members and their individual remits will be reviewed. The recently implemented quality improvement framework and the revised extended review programme have been designed in such a way as to actively involve head teachers in the quality assurance process as peer reviewers during annual reviews, attainment reviews and extended reviews. The Staff Tutor has worked closely with the central team and schools to promote and develop assessment procedures and moderation activities to ensure consistent approaches to the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence across each sector. This work is now embedded across the city and is enhanced through the range of Education Scotland materials and the National Assessment Resource.

 

3. Continuous Professional Development Budget (Report No 102-2014)

It is proposed to reduce the budget for Continuous Professional Development.

 

4. Energy Consumption

The annual departmental revenue budget for energy costs is 3m. Given the need to identify and achieve savings in financial year 2014/2015, one option for consideration is a city wide initiative to reduce energy costs across the school estate. The initiative would involve staff, pupils and school users and would be linked directly to the curriculum and the Scottish Eco schools programme. The intention would be a reduction in energy usage of 5% in 2014/2015 and if successful rising to 10% in 2015/2016. This would represent a saving of 150,000 in financial year 2014/2015 and 300,000 from 2015/2016. All school establishments would be involved and would benefit from:-

 

 

 

587

 

 

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

150

 

 

820

 

 

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

300

 

 

- support and input from the council?s energy management team to

provide advice on energy saving practices; and

-     the provision of regular energy reports showing usage and the level of saving being achieved.

 

 

 

Social Work

 

1. Adult Services: Increasing the Capacity of Locally Based Care And Support Services (Report No 103-2014)

It is proposed that savings will be achieved through the review of out of area placements for all adults and young people with additional support needs and from the further development of Social Work and Health resources for individuals with challenging behaviour/complex needs, including the development of more local care provision.

 

2. Maximising the Use of Resources for Older People (Report No 104-2014)

It is proposed to implement financial guidelines which will maximise the use of resources within Older Peoples Services and enable more older people to remain at home.

 

3. Implementation of Electronic Monitoring System for Home Care Services

The Social Work Department is currently in the process of implementing an electronic monitoring and scheduling system for home care services funded by the Older People?s Change Fund. This is anticipated to deliver efficiencies in relation to the provision of external and in-house home care services. These efficiencies will free up capacity within direct care service provision which will be used to contribute to meet increasing demand pressures as a result of an increasingly frail elderly population. In addition, the electronic monitoring, payment and scheduling systems will lead to a reduction in administration and organising costs and it is anticipated that this will achieve a reduction in expenditure of approximately 200,000 in a full financial year (100,000 in 2014/2015). This will be achieved through a combination of a reduction in the number of Administrative and Social Care Organiser posts required following full implementation of the scheme although at this stage of implementation it is not possible to determine the exact number of posts which could be reduced. Reductions in posts would be achieved through early retirement opportunities and natural turnover.

 

 

 

256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

200

City Development

 

1. Demolition of Environment HQ Clepington Road

It is proposed to partially close the building in 2014/2015 with full closure to follow. Staff are being relocated to the refurbished East Wing of City Square and other city locations.

 

 

 

145

 

 

315

Environment

 

1.    Redesign of Planting and Maintenance Standards (Report No 105-2014)

It is proposed to redesign and amend various planted areas across the city and to reduce the associated maintenance regimes.

 

 

 

25

 

 

50

 

2.   Review Model for Dundee Flower and Food Festival (Report No 106-2014)

It is proposed to achieve savings to reduce the burden to the Council in the delivery of the Dundee Flower and Food Festival.

 

3. Reduction of Core Maintenance Staff

In response to a reduced workload for Grounds Maintenance in the Winter months, it is proposed to reduce the core staffing levels. However, in order to meet the Summer workload commitment there will be a need to enhance staffing levels during this period and supplement the existing Seasonal pool who are employed during the Summer months.

 

It is therefore proposed to reduce the core staff for Grounds Maintenance by eight FTE?s but at the same time, employ an additional eight Seasonal staff during the Summer months.

 

The net saving from this proposal, for financial year 2014/2015, is 120,000. The reduction in core staff can be delivered through the Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme.

 

4. Rationalisation of Litter Removal Operations (Report No 107-2014)

It is proposed that savings will achieved through a rationalisation and integration of the various litter removal operations in streets, parks and areas of open space.

 

45

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

231

55

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

231

Chief Executive

 

1. Future Delivery of Community Learning and Development in Dundee (Report No 108-2014)

A review has been undertaken of the delivery of the Community Learning and Development Service, together with an option appraisal exercise on the most appropriate service delivery model. Several service re-structuring proposals are made aimed at maintaining service quality standards at the same time as delivering budget savings.

 

2. Proposals for Future of Printing Services (Report No 109-2014)

It is proposed to implement measures to ensure that the future printing requirements of the Council are addressed in the most efficient way.

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

143

 

 

412

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

143

Corporate Services

 

1. Corporate Finance Division

Efficiencies across the Corporate Finance Division will enable a saving to be achieved through the non-filling of vacant posts.

 

 

 

50

 

 

50

Other Housing

 

1.   Review of Dundee Community Mediation Service (Report No 110-2014)

It is proposed to revise the method by which the Council provides a dispute resolution service to residents suffering anti-social behaviour.

 

 

 

74

 

 

98

 

2. Review of Dundee Homefinder Service (Report No 111-2014 attached)

It is proposed to revise the method by which the Council provides the Dundee Homefinder Service.

 

30

40

Corporate

 

1. Changing for the Future - New VER/VR Schemes

Staff costs savings arising from the previously agreed re‑introduction of VER/VR schemes for teachers and other staff.

 

2. Reduction in Third Party Payments (Report No 112-2014)

It is proposed to implement a 3% reduction in third party payments to organisations that receive total funding from the Council in excess of 100,000 per annum.

 

3. Fees for Use of Credit Cards (Report No 113-2014)

It is proposed that a standard 1.5% charge is levied on all credit card payments, resulting in a saving of 43,000. Changes in systems have allowed a reduction in charge rates, generating a further saving of 7,000.

 

4. Efficiency Savings in Learning and Working Development/Training

It is proposed to implement efficiency savings of 10% (64,000) of current Learning and Workforce Development/Training budgets across Council departments.

 

In January, 2013, following a CFTF review, departments transferred 10% of their training budgets (114K) into the Corporate Services HR Division budget to support the Modern Apprenticeship Programme and corporate training delivered by the Corporate Learning and Workforce Development Service. It was agreed that the Social Work Learning and Workforce Development Manager would also manage the Corporate Learning and Workforce Development Service.

 

Since then, the Learning and Workforce Development Service has created additional capacity across the Council by exploring and implementing consistency of approaches to reduce duplication and promote efficiencies. Substantial progress has been made in the development of e-learning and technology solutions enabling more training to be delivered effectively and at lower cost. Further savings can be achieved via shared services with neighbouring local authorities, local universities and colleges and NHS Tayside. Determination of the most appropriate delivery models for the various types of training is underway, including shared delivery with operational staff.

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

935

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

64

 

 

250

 

 

 

935

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

64

Total

3,723

4,859

 

APPENDIX II

 

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

 

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2014/2015

 

Council Tax Calculation 2014/2015

 

 

2014/2015

000

 

Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume

 

348,283

Less Budget Savings (per Appendix 1)

 

(3,723)

Less Budget Savings (per Appendix 1)

 

(3,723)

Less Budget Savings (per Appendix 1)

 

(3,723)

Less General Revenue Funding/Non-Domestic Rates

 

(286,726)

 

57,834

 

 

 

Less Amount to be Met from Balances

 

0

AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX

 

57,834

Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)

 

49,336

Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)

 

(1,579)

ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE

 

47,757

COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)

 

1,211

Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease) in Council Tax

 

0

% Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease)

 

0.00%

 

LIST OF BUDGET SAVINGS REPORTS

 

 

Report No 101-2014 - Education 1: Staff Changes and Efficiency Savings.

 

Report No 102-2014 - Education 3: Continuous Professional Development Budget.

 

Report No 103-2014 - Social Work 1: Adult Services: Increasing the Capacity of Locally Based Care and Support Services.

 

Report No 104-2014 - Social Work 2: Maximising the Use of Resources for Older People.

 

Report No 105-2014 - Environment 1: Redesign of Planting and Maintenance Standards.

 

Report No 106-2014 - Environment 2: Review Model for Dundee Flower and Food Festival.

 

Report No 107-2014 - Environment 4: Rationalisation of Litter Removal Operations.

 

Report No 108-2014 - Chief Executive 1: Future Delivery of Community Learning and Development in Dundee.

 

Report No 109-2014 - Chief Executive 2: Proposals for Future of Printing Services.

 

Report No 110-2014 - Other Housing 1: Review of Dundee Community Mediation Service.

 

Report No 111-2014 - Other Housing 2: Review of Dundee Homefinder Service.

 

Report No 112-2014 - Corporate 2: Reduction in Third Party Payments.

 

Report No 113-2014 - Corporate 3: Fees for Use of Credit Cards.

 

APPENDIX III

 

LABOUR GROUP

 

 

Department/Savings Proposal (Page No in Provisional Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and the Review of Charges 2014/2015 - Report No 135‑2014)

2014/2015

000

2015/2016

000

Education

 

1. 5% reduction Nursery Schools Equipment and Furniture (p7)

2. 5% reduction Primary Schools Equipment and Furniture (p9)

3. 5% reduction Secondary Schools Equipment and Furniture (p11)

4. 5% reduction Education Management/Support Services Equipment and Furniture (p15)

 

 

 

2

11.75

27.15

5.6

 

 

2

11.75

27.15

5.6

City Development

 

1.   5% reduction of third party payment to TACTRAN (p34)

2.   Sustainable Transport Fund - reduction (p35)

3.   City Engineer - 5% reduction in staff training (p36)

4.   Off street car parks - reduction in Furniture and Equipment (p41)

5.   Property Management Printing, Stationery and General Office Expenses (p43)

6.   Property Management Other Supplies and Services (p43)

7.   Architectural Services Staff Training (p47)

8.   Architectural Services Equipment and Furniture (p47)

9.   Architectural Services Books and Materials (p47)

10. Architectural Services Printing, Stationery and General Office Expenses (p47)

11. Architectural Services Consultancy Fees (p47)

12. Off Street Car Parks - mothball the Olympia Car Multi-Storey Car Park (p41)

13. City Development Department - 1% reduction in Energy Costs (excluding Dundee House) (p31-48)

 

 

 

1.45

10

1.05

2

4

 

3

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.9

 

1.1

14

 

33

 

 

1.45

10

1.05

2

4

 

3

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.9

 

1.1

17

 

33

Environment

 

1.   Environmental Management Repairs and Maintenance (p53)

2.   Environmental Management Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p53)

3.   Environmental Management Publicity/Marketing/Advertising (p53)

4.   Environmental Protection Staff Training (p55)

5.   Environment Protection Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p57)

6.   Environmental Protection Zero Waste Fund (p55)

7.   Environmental Protection Publicity/Marketing/Advertising (p55)

8.   Environment Fleet Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p57)

9.   Environment Support Services Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p58)

10. Environment Support Services Publicity/Marketing/Advertising (p58)

11. Environment Support Services Printing Stationery and General Office Expenses (p58)

12. Environment Department - reduce Transport budget (p51-58)

 

 

 

20

5

 

2

1

3

 

140

1

2

4

 

2

4

 

28

 

 

20

5

 

2

1

3

 

140

1

2

4

 

2

4

 

28

 

Chief Executive

 

1. Communities - Equipment and Furniture (p65)

2. Communities - Catering and Hospitality (p65)

3. Communities - Printing and Stationery (p65)

4. Communities - Exhibits, Events and Projects (p65)

5. Public Relations Division Press Office - Adverts, Publicity, Marketing (p67)

 

 

7.7

2

2

1

1

 

 

7.7

2

2

1

1

 

 

Corporate Services

 

1. Democratic/Legal Services - Catering/Hospitality (p74)

(Food/refreshments Cllr Lounge)

2. Democratic/Legal Services - Catering/Hospitality (p74) (Ceremonial)

3. Democratic/Legal Services - Exhibits, Events, Projects (p74)

4. Information Technology - Equipment/Furniture (p81)

5. Information Technology - Printing/Stationery (p81)

6. Corporate Finance - Printing and Stationery (p82)

7. Democratic/Legal Services - Catering/Hospitality (p74) (delete budget for alcohol purchases)

8. Corporate Finance - delete budget for Councillors attendance at conference (p82)

 

 

 

7.2

 

2.1

1

3

4

1

9

 

1

 

 

7.2

 

2.1

1

3

4

1

9

 

1

General

1. Various Departments - delete budget for hospitality

 

 

28.8

 

28.8

Total

401.3

404.3

 

APPENDIX IV

 

 

LABOUR GROUP

 

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2014/2015

 

Council Tax Calculation 2014/2015

 

 

 

2014/2015

000

 

Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume

348,283.0

 

Add Adjustment to Review of Charges

 

61.5

Less Budget Savings (per Administration Group?s motion, as adjusted)

 

(3,385.5)

Less Additional Budget Savings (per Appendix III)

 

(401.3)

Add Additional Funding for Dundee Citizens' Advice Bureau

 

2.3

Revised Revenue Budget

 

344,560.0

Less General Revenue Funding/Non-Domestic Rates

 

(286,726.0)

 

57,834.0

 

 

 

Less Amount to be Met from Balances

 

0.0

AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX

 

57,834.0

Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)

 

49,336

Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)

 

(1,579)

ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE

 

47,757

COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)

 

1,211

Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease) in Council Tax

 

0

% Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease)

 

0.00%

 

APPENDIX V

 

BAILIE SCOTT

 

 

Department/Savings Proposal (Page No in Provisional Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and the Review of Charges 2014/2015 - Report No 135‑2014)

2014/2015

000

2015/2016

000

 

Education

 

1. 5% reduction Education Management/Support Services Equipment and Furniture (p15)

 

 

 

5.6

 

 

5.6

City Development

 

1. Off street car parks ? reduction in Furniture & Equipment (p41)

2. Property Management Printing, Stationery and General Office Expenses (p43)

3. Property Management Other Supplies and Services (p43)

4. Architectural Services Staff Training (p47)

5. Architectural Services Equipment and Furniture (p47)

6. Architectural Services Books and Materials (p47)

7. Architectural Services Printing, Stationery and General Office Expenses (p47)

8. Architectural Services Consultancy Fees (p47)

9. City Development Department - 1% reduction in Energy Costs (excluding Dundee House) (p31-48)

 

 

 

2

4

 

3

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.9

 

1.1

33

 

 

2

4

 

3

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.9

 

1.1

33

Environment

 

1. Environment Protection Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p57)

2. Environmental Protection Zero Waste Fund (p55)

3. Environment Support Services Purchase of Plant, Equipment and Furniture (p58)

4. Environment Support Services Printing Stationery and General Office Expenses (p58)

 

 

 

3

 

24.2

4

 

4

 

 

 

 

3

 

24.2

4

 

4

 

 

Chief Executive

 

1. Communities - Equipment and Furniture (p65)

2. Communities - Printing and Stationery (p65)

 

 

7.7

2

 

 

 

7.7

2

 

Corporate Services

 

1. Democratic/Legal Services - Catering/Hospitality (p74) (Food/ refreshments Cllr Lounge)

2. Information Technology - Equipment/Furniture (p81)

3. Information Technology - Printing/Stationery (p81)

4. Corporate Finance - Printing and Stationery (p82)

5. Democratic/Legal Services - Catering/Hospitality (p74) (delete budget for alcohol purchases)

6. Corporate Finance - delete budget for Councillors attendance at conference (p82)

 

 

 

7.2

 

3

4

1

9

 

1

 

 

7.2

 

3

4

1

9

 

1

General

1. Various Departments - delete budget for hospitality

 

 

28.8

 

28.8

Total

150.0

150.0

 

APPENDIX VI

 

 

BAILIE SCOTT

 

REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2014/2015

 

Council Tax Calculation 2014/2015

 

 

 

2014/2015

000

 

Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume

348,283

 

Less Budget Savings (per Administration Group?s motion)

 

(3,723)

Less Additional Budget Savings (per Appendix V)

 

(150)

Add Ring-fenced Contingency Fund

 

150

Revised Revenue Budget

 

344,560

Less General Revenue Funding/Non-Domestic Rates

 

(286,726)

 

57,834

 

 

 

Less Amount to be Met from Balance

 

0

AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX

 

57,834

Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent)

 

49,336

Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%)

 

(1,579)

ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE

 

47,757

COUNCIL TAX (BAND D)

 

1,211

Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease) in Council Tax

 

0

% Year-on-Year Increase/(Decrease)

 

0.00%