PART 1
ITEM NO.
(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
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REPORT OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENT
ON 28th July 2008
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TITLE: Improvements within Clifton Country Park
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Under Part 4: Section 7 of Contractual Standing Orders 2.1 Exceptions to
Contractual Standing Orders may be authorised: where there is a sole
supplier of patented or proprietary articles, or materials or services exclusively
provided by a statutory undertaker or other bodies.
That £69,939 related to the S106 commuted sum associated with planning ref: 05/50070/OUT for the
implementation of specialist play equipment and fencing, safety surfacing and enhancement work on the
Wet Earth Trail in Clifton Country Park is accepted.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: (available for public inspection)
Section 106 legal agreement
Detailed plans/drawings of the scheme
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COMMENTS OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES (or his
representative):
1.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
2.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Provided by: Allison Woods SCC Accountants
Environment Directorate. Confirmation that a
balance of £69,939.00 in relation to the S106
commuted sum associated with planning ref:
05/50070/OUT has been received.
3.
ICT STEERING GROUP IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: n/a
PROPERTY (if applicable): n/a
HUMAN RESOURCES (if applicable): n/a
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CONTACT OFFICER: Alan Rowley. Tel: 909 6500
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S)
Pendlebury
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DETAILS:
Further to the receipt of a commuted sums of £69,939, via the Section 106 agreement associated with
planning ref: 05/50070/OUT it is proposed to carry out the following enhancement work at Clifton Country
Park.
The project consists of the following:
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Installation of an individual piece of play equipment and railings.
Installation of safety surface around existing pieces of play equipment.
Enhancement scheme on the Wet Earth Trail.
Consultation has been carried out with the park rangers and users of the park to determine the type of
equipment to be installed.
From a selection of six pieces of play equipment the preferred choice was a double space net, enclosed
with fencing to prevent dogs entering the area, giving older children a greater range of challenging
equipment.
The installation of the wet pour safety surface will make the existing play equipment more accessible and
provide play facilities for the younger children all year round.
To conserve the industrial heritage of Wet Earth Colliery and enhance visitors experience and the
educational value of the site. This will be achieved by:
 interpret the activities of the former colliery through the installation of 3 pieces of sculpture,
 creation of way marked trail and production of a interpretive material around the site’s
features incorporating historical photographs and images.
This work will be carried out working closely with local school children, volunteers and local history groups.
The maintenance of the area will be achieved using existing revenue budgets associated with previous
S106 legal agreements.
The following scheme does not require planning permission.
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TENDER APPROVAL - PROFORMA
For use in seeking the approval of the Lead Member for Customer and Support Services to proceed
with a capital proposal
REPORT TO LEAD MEMBER FOR CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Title of Scheme : Enhancement Scheme within Clifton Country Park
Recommendations (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
Approval is given to proceed with the above
Scheme Details (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
Please see attached report
Tender Details (please append report to Lead Member for Directorate only if preferred)
Please see attached report
Estimated - Start Date :
OCT 2008
Estimated - End Date : March 2009
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Breakdown of Scheme Cost :
07/08
£000‘s
08/09
£000‘s
Contract (Wicksteed)
Fees (Env. Services Project Design and
Management)
Other – Installation of safety surface and
paths within existing play area, wet earth
trail & contingency
09/10
£000‘s
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
26
7
26
7
37
37
70
70
2008/09 only - Phasing of Capital Expenditure (£000‘s)
Apr
May
0
June
0
July
0
Aug
0
Sept
0
Oct
0
Nov
Dec
0
0
Jan
0
Feb
Mar
0
70
Note : The monthly cash flow above should be consistent with the contract start and end dates
shown above and should allow for normal time lapses which will occur between work being
done, claimed for, certified and paid, as well as retentions. Please consult your Capital
Accountant if you need assistance with this or any other part of this proforma.
Is Scheme In The Current Approved Capital Programme ?
Funding Identified :
07/08
£000‘s
Supported Borrowing
Unsupported Borrowing (see note 1)
Grant (Specify)
Capital Receipts (S106 commuted sums
05/50070/OUT)
Other (Specify) Approved Capital
Programme
Total
Yes / No
08/09
£000‘s
09/10
£000‘s
Later
£000‘s
Total
£000‘s
70
70
70
70
Other Financial Implications
Decision Lead Member Customer and Support Services
Approved/Not Approved