Decision details
HRA Scheme approval - improvement work to tower blocks
PDF 48 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member
for Housing and Sustainability seeking scheme approval for Capital
funding to undertake works to Albion Towers, Shirley Towers and
Sturminster House to enhance the fire safety protection within the
flats due to the complex layout of these specific buildings.
Decision:
(i) To approve, in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules, capital expenditure of £1,011,000 on fire prevention measures to Albion Towers, Sturminster House and Shirley Towers, provision for which exists within the HRA Capital Programme as follows:-
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Safe Wind and Weather Tight |
2015/16 £000 |
2016/17 £000 |
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Improvement Works to Tower Blocks. |
700 |
311 |
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Total |
700 |
311 |
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Reasons for the decision:
Financial Procedure Rules state that all schemes already in the Capital Programme up to £500,000 will require Chief Officer approval, in consultation with the Cabinet Member, those between £500,000 and £2,000,000 will require Cabinet approval and those with total values above £2,000,000 will require the approval of full Council. The proposed scheme falls into the Cabinet approval requirement.
Alternative options considered:
1. A feasibility study was undertaken to determine the best option for these buildings and this report seeks approval for the most viable option. Due to the nature of the project not carrying out this work now is not considered an option due to the issues highlighted below.
2. These works form part of the 5-year Capital Programme as detailed in the February 2015 HRA budget report.
Report author: Geoffrey Miller
Publication date: 17/02/2015
Date of decision: 17/02/2015
Decided at meeting: 17/02/2015 - Cabinet
Effective from: 26/02/2015
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