Minutes:
Decisions:
1.
That the Council proceed with the demolition process of the properties
as detailed within the private, circulated report.
2.
That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Engineering and
Transport, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the properties so
identified in the private, circulated report, and to undertake ongoing
maintenance works as and when required.
3.
That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Property and
Regeneration to enter into an easement in perpetuity with the owners of the
properties as detailed in the private, circulated report, as determined by the
Head of Property and Regeneration, to facilitate access to undertake demolition
works and to allow access for ongoing maintenance of the supporting highways
wall structure, on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Property
and Regeneration.
4.
That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Public
Protection to negotiate and enter into an agreement, in consultation with the
Head of Legal Services, with landowners and insurers in respect of the Council
undertaking the works required to comply with the Demolition Notices and
recovering its costs from the insurance company.
Reason for Decisions:
To
progress with the demolition of the properties detailed within the private,
circulated report, and to authorise the entering into of documentation to
facilitate both access to undertake such work and recovery of the financial
costs associated, and for ongoing maintenance of the supporting highways wall structure.
Implementation of
Decisions:
The
decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.
Consultation:
The
Local Ward Member is supportive of the proposals.