Lease of 3 The Fairways, Rue Horman, Grouville

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A decision made (25.01.07) to agree to the lease of 3 The Fairways, Rue Horman, Grouville.

Subject:	3 The Fairways, Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9EJ - Lease
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2007-0004	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		AV 2059
Written Report – Title	3 The Fairways, Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9EJ - Lease	Written report - author
Decision(s): As recommended by Property Holdings:- 1. For the Public of the Island to enter into an agreement with Mr William John Reynolds and Mrs Doreen Annette Reynolds (née Horman) in relation to the lease of a three bedroom property known as 3 The Fairways, Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9EJ. The lease shall be for a period of 3 years, with effect from 24 February 2007, upon tenants internal repairing terms. The rental shall be £18,540.00, subject to annual review in accordance with the Jersey Retail Price Index. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister for Treasury and Resources hereby notifies the States that he has accepted the recommendation of Property Holdings to agree to the above land transaction. 3. Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Minister hereby authorises the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the public. After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded.
Reason(s) for decision: The property is leased on behalf of Health and Social Services for the provision of residential accommodation. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister is required to notify the States of his acceptance of recommendations to dispose, acquire, let or rent land on behalf of the public of Jersey.
Action required: Director of Property Holdings to request the Greffier of the States to notify the States of the above decision. Greffier of the States to notify Property Holdings (Eric Le Ruez) of the date when the States have been notified.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2007-0004