Agenda item

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

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director of Community and Children’s Services, concerning York Way Estate lift, lift lobby and stairwell refurbishment and upgrade works.

A Member queried why consultants were recommended for the works. The response was that the consultants were specialists who could deliver the works on site and to the required specifications. They were also more cost effective, as historically other works had been delivered in-house and had not been the most successful.

To keep residents safe, additional parts had been purchased to keep on site, and the works would be kept under review and practice would be adapted to manage fire risks. The lifts would be registered as out of service with the London Fire Brigade. Information on vulnerable residents was kept on site, and additional staff would be deployed for residents that required extra assistance. This would be during working hours.

Officers could not yet provide information on the s20 process for the cost of recharge to leaseholders, but this could be provided when this information was available.

RESOLVED: - that Members of the Community and Children’s Services Committee agree:

·       That budget of £60,000 is approved for consultant fees to reach the next Gateway.

·       Note the project budget of £60,000 (excluding risk).

·       Note the total estimated cost of the project at £3,000,000.

·       That a Costed Risk Provision of £0 is approved (to be drawn down via delegation to Chief Officer).