Decision details

The Chief Executive presented the report of the Director- Housing, Health & Wellbeing which updated Members in relation to the procurement exercise to secure a developer to regenerate the Council’s temporary accommodation facility at Seven Hills. The report also sought to allocate further funding of £350,000 to deliver the project.

It was reported that site evaluations, inspections, general costs and build costs could all be achieved from within the existing £3m capital budget and it was noted that appropriate planning approval had also been received. Within the breakdown of costs, there was presently no spare monies for general site or construction contingencies and no funds for fitting out any of the accommodation, facilities or office space once built. Therefore, it was proposed that the final budget be increase by a further £350,000 to cover the additional build and site contingencies at £300,000 which allows for £50,000 to be used for alternative temporary accommodation provision and B&B contingencies to facilitate project delivery.

AGREED (unanimously) that:

a)      the report and Appendix A be noted; and

b)      an increase to the capital budget to £3,350,000, which is essential for this project to be completed successfully, be approved.

Reason for Decision

To ensure that the redevelopment of Seven Hills temporary accommodation can be achieved.