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A decision made 10 December 2009 regarding: Land acquisition - La Rue du Pont Marquet, St. Brelade, relating to construction of footpath.

Decision Reference: MD-PH-2009-0089
Decision Summary Title :	La Rue du Pont Marquet, St Brelade – Acquisition of Land		Date of Decision Summary:	07/12/09
Decision Summary Author:	Estates & Building Surveyor		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	La Rue du Pont Marquet, St Brelade – Acquisition of Land		Date of Written Report:	07/12/09
Written Report Author:	Estates & Building Surveyor		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Exempt Clause 3.2.1(a)(i)
Subject: 639 - La Rue du Pont Marquet, St Brelade – Acquisition of Land
Decision(s): 1. The Minister approved, as recommended by Property Holdings, for the Public to acquire an area of land to the north of “Les Feugereaux du Sud” towards La Rue du Pont Marquet for the construction of a footpath. In consideration of the land sold, ceded and transferred, the Public shall pay to the Owner the sum of £1,000 and the reasonable legal fees incurred subject to completion of this transaction, together with any Goods and Services Tax which might be due thereon.
Reason(s) for Decision: 1. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister hereby notified the States that he had accepted the recommendation of Property Holdings to agree to the above land transaction. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Minister hereby authorised the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public.
Resource Implications: The Public will incur costs associated with the construction of a footpath and other costs as detailed above.
Action required: 1. In accordance with Standing Order 168 (3) this decision must be presented to the States at least 15 working days before the contract is passed. After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded. 2. The Director of Property Holdings is to instruct the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass the necessary contract, and to copy this decision to the Minister, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer.
Signature:		Position: Deputy J A N Le Fondré Assistant Minister* MD-PH-2009-0089
Date Signed: 10/12/09		Date of Decision: