Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided them with an update on the progress with the Stage 2 Submission by HubNorth Scotland Ltd to refurbish and part new build Dunoon Primary School.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee  -

1.    Noted the project programme key dates for Dunoon Primary School at Paragraph 4.1 of the submitted report.

2.    Noted the position in regard to the Stage 2 Submission from hubNorth Scotland Ltd in respect of the Dunoon Primary School project. The detail of which is referred to in Paragraph 4.2 of the submitted report.

3.    Agreed –

      i.        That the Council enter into the DBDA agreement for Dunoon Primary School, subject to the approval of earmarked sums of £750,000 to meet the anticipated additional funds, based on the financial position as set out at paragraph 4.3 of the submitted report.

     ii.        That delegated authority be granted to the Executive Director – Customer Services, or his nominated representative, in consultation with the Executive Director - Community Services, the Head of Strategic Finance, the Council Leader, Depute Leader, and the Policy Lead for Education, to negotiate, agree and enter into any and all documentation in regard to contract close for the Dunoon Primary School Design and Build Direct Agreement (DBDA).

    iii.        That the Executive Director – Customer Services, or his nominated representative, be authorised to sign on behalf of the Council any and all documentation in regard to contract close for the Dunoon Primary School DBDA.

   iv.        That the Head of Strategic Finance be authorised as the named individual on behalf of the Council for the purpose of the insurance proceeds account to be opened in terms of the Project Agreement and the Insurance Proceeds Account Agreement.

4.    Noted the Dunoon Primary School decant arrangements as set out in Paragraph 4.4 of the submitted report.

(Reference:  Joint report by Executive Director – Customer Services and Acting Executive Director – Community Services dated 25 May 2017, submitted)