City Development Committee - 26/02/2018

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 26th February, 2018.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Lynne SHORT, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd January, 2018 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Alexander declared a non-financial interest in respect of Article XII as one of the tenants was known to him.

II COLDSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EXTENSION TO FRANCES WRIGHT NURSERY

There was submitted Agenda Note AN7-2018 where reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th December, 2016, whereby the Committee approved acceptance of the tender from Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd for the construction of the new Coldside Schools and Community Project.

Due to the Scottish Government expanding Free Early Learning and Childcare provision to 1140 hours, additional resources were required and the nursery provision at the school was reviewed and revised to allow for these hours.

The works comprised the addition of 163sqm extension to the nursery wing of the approved new primary school and nursery, presently under construction.

The additional costs of these integral works, instructed through the above contract, was 463,365 made up as 398,515 construction costs, professional fees of 39,850 and 25,000 for loose furniture.

The Executive Director of Corporate Services confirmed that these additional costs would be met from the 809,000 in the 2017/2018 Funding Allocation received from the Scottish Government for the provision of 1140 Hours Expansion for Early Learning and Childcare.

The Committee noted the foregoing information.

III NEW ROADS - ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSENTS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN8-2018 where reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 27th April, 2009 delegating the grant of Road Construction Consent to the Executive Director of City Development with the proviso that any consents granted be reported to the City Development Committee as soon as practicable thereafter.

The undernoted applications had been submitted and the Executive Director of City Development had approved the applications, subject to conditions which had been agreed with the applicants:-

The Committee noted the above.

IV CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - STREET NAME - SITE AT FORMER ST JOSEPHSPRIMARY SCHOOL, BELLFIELD STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN9-2018 informing the Committee that a consultation was carried out between 1stDecember, 2017 and 22nd December, 2017 for a new street name at the above site.

The consultation correspondence was sent to Ward Councillors, Convener, City Archivist, Community Officer, Community Council and the applicant.

After consideration, it was proposed to put forward the new street name of St Josephs Court to keep links with the former school.

The Committee agreed to approve St Josephs Court as the new street name.

V TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 23-2018 by the Head of Design and Property listing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(a) WEST END CAMPUS SCHOOL SERVICE BUILDING

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 8,627, to which required to be added allowances of 4,700, giving a total expenditure of 13,327.

(b) OLD DUDHOPE PARK TENNIS PAVILION - REINSTATEMENT OF PUBLIC TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 18,935.79, to which required to be added allowances of 5,991, giving a total expenditure of 24,926.79.

(c) ST NINIAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - WINDOW REPLACEMENT

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 95,770.41, to which required to be added allowances of 15,731.72, giving a total expenditure of 111,502.13.

(d) CRAIGIEBARNS NURSERY SCHOOL - TOILET UPGRADES

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 37,321.57, to which required to be added allowances of 5,896.81, giving a total expenditure of 43,218.38.

(e) GLEBELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL - UPGRADE OF FIRST FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 98,033, to which required to be added allowances of 17,389.28, giving a total expenditure of 115,422.68.

(f) ST PIUS PRIMARY SCHOOL - TOILET UPGRADES

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Construction Services in the sum of 54,486.89, to which required to be added allowances of 9,008.93, giving a total expenditure of 63,495.82.

(g) MARCHBANKS DEPOT - REMOVAL OF WEIGHBRIDGE

The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Dundee Plant Ltd in the sum of 14,236, to which required to be added allowances of 2,000, giving a total expenditure of 16,236.

VI CHANGING FACILITIES AT 3G PITCH AT CRAIGIE HIGH SCHOOL

There was submitted Report No 64-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development recommending support for the development of changing facilities at the 3G pitch in the grounds of Craigie High School.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) make a contribution of 130,000 towards the development of changing facilities at the 3G pitch in the grounds of Craigie High School; and

(ii) remit the Executive Director of City Development to arrange a lease to Craigie Community Sports Hub (CCSH) for the land required.

VII PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT, SITE 6, DUNDEE WATERFRONT

There was submitted Report No 2-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the Council to progress the development of an upscale hotel on Site 6 at Dundee Central Waterfront on the basis of an operating contract with Marriott Hotels International Ltd.

The Committee remitted the Executive Director of City Development and the Executive Director of Corporate Services to:-

(i) agree a Letter of Intent with Marriott Hotels International Ltd to operate a hotel on Site 6 (south) of Dundee Central Waterfront;

(ii) enter into a Technical Services Agreement with Marriott Hotels International Ltd to provide advisory services for the design of the hotel to their brand standards; and

(iii) report back to this Committee on final proposals and costs for the development of the hotel and on the proposed contract for its operation.

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 items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

VIII 1.26 HECTARES WEST OF OLD GLAMIS ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN10-2018 relative to the above.

The Committee agreed the recommendation contained in the Agenda Note.

IX SALE OF LAND, HILLTOWN, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 31-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee approved the sale of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

X SALE OF LAND, SUMMERFIELD TERRACE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 32-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee approved the sale of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XI SALE OF LAND, DUNHOLM ROAD

There was submitted Report No 33-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee approved the sale of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XII COMMERCIAL LEASES/LICENCES AND RENT REVIEWS

There was submitted Report No 34-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing commercial leases, licences and rent reviews in respect of the undernoted properties:-

Commercial Leases/Licences

Unit 15, Marybank Lane, Dundee

Tram Kiosk, Murraygate, Dundee

Unit 9, Orleans Place, Dundee

Land extending to 0.1 Hectares, Constable Street, Dundee

73 Meadowside, Dundee

Rent Reviews

52 High Street, Lochee

3 Teviotdale Avenue, Dundee

14 Beauly Avenue, Dundee

1 Teviotdale Avenue, Dundee

The Committee noted and approved accordingly.

XIII SALE OF LAND, HAPPYHILLOCK ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 48-2018 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee approved the sale of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

Lynne SHORT, Convener.