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A decision made (12/03/2009) regarding: Ann Court Demolition - Approval of Demolition Tender.

Decision Reference: MD-H-2009-0018
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Ann Court Demolition		Date of Decision Summary:	4th March 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Radley Montgomery Asset Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Ann Court Demolition - Acceptance of Tender		Date of Written Report:	4th March 2009
Written Report Author:	Radley Montgomery Asset Manager		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3.2.1.(a)(x)
Subject: Ann Court demolition: the approval of the requisite tender
Decision(s): The Minister:- Agreed to the demolition of Ann Court and the interim use of the land for a car park until the decision to proceed with the development of the site is agreed by the Council of Ministers. Accepted the alternative tender from DB Cummins (Jersey) Limited, in the amount of £349,540 on the basis that it is the lowest alternative tender and additional supervision will be provided. Requested that the Treasury and Resources Minister similarly agree to the demolition all in accordance with Standing Order 168. Authorised the virement of £500,000 from the Department’s rolling vote HYR000 to HYC016 Requested that the Minister for Treasury & Resources authorise the use of the proceeds from the sale of other assets to undertake the demolition and associated works which will ultimately facilitate the creation of replacement assets Authorised the Director of Estate Services to sign the necessary contracts on his behalf.
Reason(s) for Decision: Planning permission having been granted on the 19th January 2009 (application number P/2008/2409), to agree to the demolition of Ann Court and to accept the tender in accordance with Standing Order 168 and to ensure that the necessary funds are in place to undertake the works
Resource Implications: Financial: All costs to be paid from the project budget HYC016.
Action required: Asset Manager to seek the approval of the Treasury and Resources Minister.
Signature:		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):