Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet:
1) Approve the award of contract to Martin Arnold Ltd for ongoing consultancy services Employers Agent and as Clerk of Works Services to the Council supporting the Development Agreement in accordance with their fee schedule of £1,072,350 through to project completion on 31st October 2031;
2) Approve the continued engagement with Trowers and Hamlin LLP providing general advice and conveyancing Legal Services including the preparation of Shared Equity Ownership to vacate five occupied properties and find new off-site onward accommodation, and general advice to the Council regarding the Development Agreement for the Hayes Regeneration Project, collectively at a cost of £183,775;
3) Approve the continued engagement with Savills Plc providing Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) advisor, Valuation / compensation reports services, Development advisory and Project Management support Services to the Council, in connection with delivering the Development Agreement, at a cost of £460,000;
4) Approve the continued engagement with Bevan Brittan LLP providing legal advice Services at a cost of £40,000;
5) Approve the continued engagement with Sawyer Fielding LLP providing independent property valuations for affected Residents at a fixed fee of £750 per valuation £18,750;
6) Approve the continued engagement with Ardent Management Ltd for CPO process Services including Land Registry checks and serving of Notices on behalf of the Council, at a cost of £23,000.
7) Agree to the capital release request of £1,076,315 from the 2022/23-2026/27 Hayes Estates Regeneration Programme Budget programme budget as shown in Appendix A.
8) Agree to continued delegated authority to the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport, Finance and Residents Services, in conjunction with the Corporate Director of Place.
Reasons for decision
The Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport introduced the report, which Cabinet approved, agreeing the ongoing requirements for specialist consultancy services to support project delivery for this large-scale regeneration scheme providing new high-quality affordable housing and place-making around Hayes Town Centre.
Alternative options considered and rejected
None, as no tendering for such services would have had an adverse effect and/or delay on the project.
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Property, Highways and Transport |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
These decisions can be called-in by 5pm, Friday 28 April 2023 |
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Officer(s) to action |
Perry Scott |
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Directorate |
Corporate Director Place |
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Classification |
Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). |
Publication date: 21/04/2023
Date of decision: 20/04/2023
Decided at meeting: 20/04/2023 - CABINET
Effective from: 29/04/2023