Clos St Andre Play Area: Approval of Tender

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A decision made on 12 May 2010 to approve tender for Clos St Andre play area

Decision Reference: MD-H-2010-0042
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Approval of Tender – Clos St Andre Play Area		Date of Decision Summary:	10th May 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Carl Mavity – Director of Policy & 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- project approval - enhancement of play provision and parking at Clos St Andre, St Helier		Date of Written Report:	7th May 2010
Written Report Author:	Tom Hart, Consultant Capital Projects Officer		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3.2.1(x)
Subject: Approval of tender – Clos St Andre Play Area
Decision(s): The Minister; 1. Approved the proposals for the development of the new play facilities and 7 new parking spaces at Clos St Andre 2. Approved the 3 variations set out in the report 3. Accepted the tender from Jayen Limited including proposed variations in the amount of £291,783.00. 4. Requested that the Minister for Treasury & Resources approve the proposals under Standing Order 168(2)(a) 5. Authorised the virement of £13,165.00 from HYR000 Housing Rolling Vote to HYR037 Clos St Andre. 6. Authorised the Director of Policy & Development to sign the necessary contracts on his behalf
Reason(s) for Decision: To approve the scheme in accordance with Financial Direction 5.6 and States Standing Order 168
Resource Implications: Commitment of £291,783.00 from HYR000
Action required: Director of Policy & Development to oversee the process of obtaining the approval of the Minister for Treasury & Resources under Standing Order 168 of the Standing Orders of the States of Jersey and the letting of the contract
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Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):