Clos de Roncier: Hard Landscaping: Approval of Scheme and Cost Estimate

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A decision made on 29 November 2010 regarding the approval of hard landscaping scheme at Clos de Roncier

Decision Reference: MD-H-2010-0099
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Clos de Roncier hard landscaping – approval of scheme and cost estimate		Date of Decision Summary:	24th November 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Director of Strategic Development		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	WR- Approval of scheme and cost estimate for the refurbishment of Clos de Roncier hard landscaping		Date of Written Report:	19th November 2010
Written Report Author:	Capital Projects Officer		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3.2.1(x)
Subject: Clos de Roncier – Hard Landscaping - Approval of Scheme & Pre Tender Estimate
Decision(s): The Minister; 1. approved the proposals for the refurbishment of Clos De Roncier Hard Landscaping as set out in the scheme drawings (Drawing numbers 211/04/A25, 211/04/30, 211/04/A31, 211/04/A32, 211/04/A33, 211/04/A34 appended) and pre-tender estimate. approved the shortlist of contractors set out in the report for inclusion in the tender process. requested that the Minister for Treasury & Resources accept his recommendations for the refurbishment of Clos De Roncier Hard Landscaping in accordance with States Standing Order 168(2).
Reason(s) for Decision: To comply with the requirements of Financial Direction 5.6 and States Standing Order 168
Resource Implications: No financial implications other than those set out in the attached report. No manpower implications
Action required: Director of Strategic Development to oversee the process of obtaining the approval of the Minister for Treasury & Resources under States Standing Order 168 and the tendering of the project
Signature:		Position: Assistant Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):