INFORMATION STATEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in terms of section 33 of the Local Government:
Municipal Finance Act, No. 56 of 2003 that the City of Cape Town Metropolitan
Municipality (“the City”) intends entering into a contract relating to the PROVISION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: THE APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF LEGAL
PRACTITIONERS FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTION
OF DEBTS OWED TO THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN. The contract will impose financial
obligations on the Municipality for a period longer than three (3) financial years.
Public Comment on the draft contract is herewith sought.
The City of Cape Town has on its annual Budget 2014/15 (as well as its multiyear (5)
expenditure plan) made provision for this project. The contract value is estimated to
be R18 million.
In October 2014 the City of Cape Town issued a contract for the provision of legal
services for the collection of debts owed to the City of Cape Town.
This includes:
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Taking legal action against debtors for the collection of Municipal debt.
Representing City of Cape Town in court, as part of the debt collection
process.
Taking the necessary action against debtors placed under administration or
debt review.
The ability to trace debtors as part of the collection process, may be
requested, provided that this service is supplied on a “no trace no charge”
basis.
Assessing and reporting to City of Cape Town on the prospects and cost
effectiveness of the recovery of the debt.
A detailed project specification as were contained in Tender 120C/2014/15:
“PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: THE APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL
OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR
THE COLLECTION OF DEBTORS OWED TO THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN” is
available on the City of Cape Town’s website. It is also available for inspection and
public comment at all Sub-Council offices and Municipal Libraries.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Denzil Albertus
Head: Legal Process
City of Cape Town
Phone:
(021 400 1852
Fax:
086 588 5554
Email:
Denzil.Albertus@capetown.gov.za