Decision

Decision
 
For the reasons set out in the report and its
appendices Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree:
 

i) 
The commencement of the procurement process for the refurbishment
and conversion works at 46 Clova Road,
with an estimated contract value of £1.475 million.

ii) 
To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resources in
consultation with the Lead Member for Children and Young People and
the Lead Member for Finance and Corporate Services to award and
enter into a works contract for the refurbishment.

iii) 
As set out at paragraph 4.10, approve procurement for provision of
housing management and support services to the residents of 46
Clova Road for up to 10 years in the
form of five years with the option of one further period of up to
five years (5+5) at an estimated cost of £4.29m over 10
years

iv) 
Determine the arrangements for the Council’s management of
the Property in line with paragraph 4.9 below and to enter into the
necessary associated legal and contractual documentation.

v) 
Agree to accept the Single Homeless Accommodation Programme (SHAP)
grant of £722,750; and 2.6 Agree allocation of up to
£750,250 from the Council’s Capital Programme for the
refurbishment of 46 Clova Road.
 
Alternatives
Considered
 

a) 
Do nothing/ do minimum - The Council could choose not to proceed
with this refurbishment and lease the Property on the open market,
providing an income of circa £55,000 per annum. However, this
would not enable the Council to meet its priorities of developing
homes for our residents and supporting young people. This option
has been rejected as the Council would continue to be wholly
reliant on the market to pay increasing high rates for
accommodation costs. This proposal is an opportunity to develop a
bespoke in borough provision for 18-25 year olds requiring 24/7
support.

b) 
The Council could look to find another service area to use this
building. However, following engagement with a range of Council
departments, accommodation and support services for single homeless
adults was the only suitable service area identified.

c) 
The Council could look at disposing of the Property on the open
market. However, this would not enable the Council to deliver its
ambitious commitments to provide fit for purpose accommodation and
make use of grant funding for a significant proportion of the
refurbishment costs. This option has been rejected as it would not
reduce the current level of costs.