Fort Regent Signal Station

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A decision made (15.03.07) to transfer the administration of Fort Regent Signal Station to Property Holdings from Jersey Harbours.

Subject:	Transfer of Administration Fort Regent Signal Station St Helier
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2007-0020	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:		1657/1
Written Report – Title	Transfer of Administration Fort Regent Signal Station St Helier	Written report - author		Paul Griffin
Decision(s): 1. The Minister approved, as recommended by Property Holdings and in accordance with Economic Development Ministerial decision MD-E-2007-0058 the transfer of the property known as Fort Regent Signal Station from Jersey Harbours to Treasury and Resources, Property Holdings along with all current and future agreements, current income (circa £25,000 p.a.) The maintenance for the property will be managed by Property Holdings out of the income revenue.
Reason(s) for decision: The marine use of the Signal Station has ceased and the property no longer forms part of the core operational function of Jersey Harbours.
Action required: 1. The Director of Property Holdings is to instruct the Assistant Director Finance and Strategy and the Commercial Manager of Jersey Harbours of this decision and to arrange for the transfer of the budget.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J A N Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2007-0020