Victoria Pier (Groundsite and Al Fresco Area) V24: Lease

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A decision made 22 December 2011:

Decision Reference: MD-E-2011-0214
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Victoria Pier (Groundsite and Al Fresco Area) V24 – New Lease		Date of Decision Summary:	16 November 2011
Decision Summary Author:	Property and Procurement Manager		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 – Victoria Pier (Groundsite and Al Fresco Area) V24 – New Lease		Date of Written Report:	16 November 2011
Written Report Author:	Property and Procurement Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt Clause 3.2.1(a)(i)(x) + (xii)
Subject: – Victoria Pier (Groundsite and Al Fresco Area) V24 – New Lease - to Mrs J O’Brien
Decision(s): The Minister approved the letting of Groundsite and Al Fresco Area, Victoria Pier – Lease to Mrs J O’Brien for a term of 3 years on the terms and conditions set out in the attached report.
Reason(s) for Decision: Under Standing Order 168 (2) (a) & (b) the Minister is required to seek the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources for recommendations to dispose, acquire, let or rent land on behalf of the Public of Jersey. Under Standing Order 168(3) the Minister for Treasury and Resources must, at least 15 working days before any binding arrangement is entered into, present to the States a document setting out the recommendation which he or she has accepted.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications in respect of this decision other than those detailed in the report.
Action required: In accordance with Standing Order 168 (2) (b) this decision must be presented to the Minister for Treasury and Resources. Once the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources has been gained, Jersey Harbours to pass the necessary contract, and to copy this decision to Property Holdings.
Signature:		Position: Minister - Economic Development
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):