Minutes:
4.1 Appointment
of Design Consultancy Services for the Vibrant and Viable Places Programme
(VVP) – Green Park Connections Project
Members
noted the Private Report of the Head of Property and Regeneration.
Members
raised concern over the cost of bringing in the Consultant and wondered if it
was something that could have been done in-house.
Officers
advised that the Consultancy firm in question had been used before by NPTCBC
and that it provided continuity and value for money. Due to the capacity
issues, it would be difficult to undertake the work in-house. The VVP funding
has to be delivered within a certain time.
There have already been delays as the site has uncovered archaeological
remains. The significance of those finds had yet to be established but further
information can be brought to the next meeting.
Members
queried the deadline for the grant and were advised that the money has to be
given out annually over a period of three to four years. Using the same
Contractor for the work ensures continuity of work. An update will be brought
to the next meeting on the 19th June 2015.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal(s) to be considered by
the Cabinet Board.
4.2 Proposed
Lease of the Community Education Centre, Margam Road,
Taibach, Port Talbot
Members
noted the Private Report of the Head of Property and Regeneration.
Members
were advised that a Community Interest Company were applying for the lease of
this building. It was decided that the best management of the proposed lease
was to have a rental level placed on the building and the tenant could apply
for grant funding to help pay toward the lease. This follows the previously
agreed procedure. A Service Level
Agreement can be drawn up with provisos so that current users are protected.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal(s) to be considered by
the Cabinet Board.