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The acquisition of this property will bring in
a steady income stream once the site is developed in order for the
Council to deliver its ambitious housing and regeneration programme
across the Borough to help meet the needs of its residents. The
Council needs to generate additional income to offset the revenue
impacts of undertaking these projects across the Borough.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 12/12/2018
Decision:
The Chief Executive completed the acquisition
of the asset in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the
Leader and the Cabinet Member for Finance.
The Chief Finance Officer decided (i) the most financially
advantageous funding arrangements for the purchase, (ii) the most
tax efficient method of holding the asset, and overall ensured the
acquisition was prudentially affordable.
The Head of Corporate Governance entered into any legal
documentation necessary to acquire the asset.
Lead officer: Daniel Mouawad, Terry Collier, Michael Graham
Acquiring the residential property will allow
the Council to make a substantial revenue budget saving, whilst
providing a stable home for a local family with complex needs, as
well as providing an asset for future use should the family choose
to move on. The acquisition will add to the Knowle Green Estates
portfolio of residential properties.
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 29/01/2019
Effective from: 31/01/2019
Decision:
The Property and Development Manager completed
the acquisition of the asset in consultation with the Leader,
Portfolio Holders for Housing, and Corporate Management and the
Chief Finance Officer.
The Chief Financial Officer:
i) made prudent borrowing arrangements for the transaction and ii)
determined with Knowle Green Estates Ltd the most financially
prudent way of financing the transaction between the Council and
the Company.
The Head of Corporate Governance entered into any legal
documentation necessary to acquire the asset.
Lead officer: Nick Cummings, Terry Collier, Michael Graham
To acquire a building which would bring in a
steady income stream for the term of the lease. The income stream
will assist in the future ongoing financial stability of the
Council.
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Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 28/01/2019
Effective from: 28/01/2019
Decision:
The Chief Executive decided in consultation
with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader and the Cabinet Member
for Finance not to proceed with the acquisition.
Lead officer: Daniel Mouawad, Terry Collier
To acquire a building which would bring in a
steady income stream for the term of the lease. The income stream
will assist in the future ongoing financial stability of the
Council
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 25/01/2019
Effective from: 23/01/2019
Decision:
The Chief Executive decided in consultation
with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader and the Cabinet Member
for Finance not to proceed with the acquisition.
Lead officer: Daniel Mouawad, Terry Collier
To seek approval of expenditure for a design
team for the redevelopment of the White House Hostel across
financial years 2018/19 and 2019/20.
Re-development of the site will provide much needed hostel
accommodation for homeless residents within the Borough. This will
assist the Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the
Homeless Reduction Act 2017 to meet this need.
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 24/01/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2018
Decision:
The budget for design fees was approved by
Council on 13 December 2018 and the Group Head for Regeneration and
Growth in consultation with the Portfolio Holder appointed the
advisors and design team. The Head of Corporate Governance entered
into any legal documentation necessary to implement the
redevelopment project.
Lead officer: Heather Morgan, Michael Graham
Conversion of the West Wing, Council Offices,
Knowle Green to residential use will meet the wider objectives of
the Council in increasing the provision of housing within the
Borough. The ongoing revenue stream (once the works have been
completed) will assist in the future long term financial stability
of the Council.
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 24/01/2019
Effective from: 19/12/2018
Decision:
Following approval of the budget for design
fees for the conversion of the West Wing offices to 25 new
apartments by Council on 13 December 2018, the Group Head of
Regeneration and Growth in consultation with the Portfolio Holder
appointed the advisors and design team and the Head of Corporate
Governance entered into legal documentation necessary to implement
the redevelopment project.
Lead officer: Heather Morgan, Michael Graham