Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services relating to the Detailed Options Appraisal – Avondale Square Estate, George Elliston and Eric Wilkins Houses – Roofs and Windows.

RESOLVED:  That Members –

·                approve Option 3 for the provision of roof flats, new double glazed windows and associated fabric repairs and redecoration at George Elliston House and Eric Wilkins House;

·                approve a budget of £1,856,000 - £1,203,000 from the Section 106 Affordable Housing Budget, £653,000 from the Housing Revenue Account, of which £149,000 is from Long Leaseholders contributions;

·                approve the invitation of fee proposals from suitable firms of Architects/Surveyors to undertake the full design, costings, planning application, preparation of tenders/tender process, contract administration and health and safety (CDM) of the project up to a budget of £160,000 (with a tolerance of +10% or £16,000); and

·                approve the tolerance figure of +5% of the value of the works which totals £83,000.