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Capital Programme (Monitoring Report)

Meeting: 23/09/2009 - Cabinet (Item 14)

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B Report of the Director of Finance and Support

Additional documents:

Decision:

.1 Cabinet approved the following schemes to be added to the capital programme for 2009-10

 

 

 

Scheme Reference, Description

&

Directorate

 

Narrative

2009-10

£

Future

Years

£

Funding Source

2009-10/GF060

Places of Change

 

Housing GF

The overall Places of Change scheme is to provide a new flagship facility for homeless people in the borough. This project is being completed in partnership with Midland Heart Housing Association. NBC’s responsibility is to provide project management support and ensure vacant possession of the Maple Buildings site.

873,155

696,816

£1.42m CLG Grant, £149,971 Section 106

2009-10 GF063B CMP Lighting Upgrade

 

Environment & Culture

Carbon management project to update the lighting at St John’s multi storey car park and Lings Forum Leisure Centre. This project does not require any additional funding as the external funding and match funding was approved in 2008-09.

48,334

-

50% Salix, 50% Prudential Borrowing

2009-10 GF064 Playbuilder – Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground

 

Assistant Chief Executive

To provide a new adventure play area, aimed at 8-13 year olds, on Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground.

49,000

-

DCFS Grant

2009-10 GF066B

CMP Boiler Room Pipework, Valve & Flange Insulation

 

Environment & Culture

Carbon management project to insulate pipework at Mounts Baths, Danes Camp Leisure Centre and the Guildhall. This project does not require any additional funding as the external funding and match funding was approved in 2008-09.

17,479

-

50% Salix, 50% Prudential Borrowing

2009-10 HRA016

Woodside Way (NBC Council Dwelling New Build Scheme)

 

Housing HRA

 

 

The construction of 8 family homes on a garage site within the Kings Heath area of Northampton. The demolition of existing garages will be required to enable the construction of the new homes. 62% of this project will be funded by NBC resources and 38% will be bid for from the Challenge Fund Pot, Homes & Community Agency (HCA)

 

225,957

958,036

£600,080 Prudential Borrowing, £132,000 Section 106, £451,913 HCA Grant

2009-10 HRA017 Fire Safety Works to Communal Areas

 

Housing HRA

The Council is required to complete fire assessments to the communal areas of its flats and maisonettes. A number of improvements are expected to meet its duty under the Regulatory Reform Act & Orders. Improvements could include replacement of fire doors, emergency lighting, smoke alarms, fire stops and other significant works. This will be funded by a reduction in the decent homes budget.

100,000

-

Major Repairs Reserve

 

Further details of these appraisals can be seen at Annex A to this report.

 

2.2 That Cabinet approve the following variations to schemes in the capital programme for 2009-10.

 

Scheme Reference, Description

&

Directorate

Narrative

2009-10

£

Future

Years

£

Funding Source

Carbon Management Programme

2008-09 GF036B V03

CMP PowerPerfector Voltage Optimisation

 

Environment & Culture

This project formed part of the carbon management programme that was approved in 2008-09. Due to high frequency lighting being used in the locations identified, the original savings cannot be achieved. The external funding and ring-fenced match funding will have to be used on other carbon management projects to meet the terms and conditions of the funding.

(124,886)

 

-

50% Salix, 50% Prudential Borrowing

2008-09  ...  view the full decision text for item 14

Minutes:

Councillor Perkins submitted a report that set out the situation in respect of the Council’s Capital Programme for 2009/10 and noted that the programme was fully funded.  He also commented that many of the schemes related to carbon management and the Council’s intention to reduce its carbon footprint.

RESOLVED: (1):

 

Scheme Reference, Description

&

Directorate

 

Narrative

2009-10

£

Future

Years

£

Funding Source

2009-10/GF060

Places of Change

 

Housing GF

The overall Places of Change scheme is to provide a new flagship facility for homeless people in the borough. This project is being completed in partnership with Midland Heart Housing Association. NBC’s responsibility is to provide project management support and ensure vacant possession of the Maple Buildings site.

873,155

696,816

£1.42m CLG Grant, £149,971 Section 106

2009-10 GF063B CMP Lighting Upgrade

 

Environment & Culture

Carbon management project to update the lighting at St John’s multi storey car park and Lings Forum Leisure Centre. This project does not require any additional funding as the external funding and match funding was approved in 2008-09.

48,334

-

50% Salix, 50% Prudential Borrowing

2009-10 GF064 Playbuilder – Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground

 

Assistant Chief Executive

To provide a new adventure play area, aimed at 8-13 year olds, on Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground.

49,000

-

DCFS Grant

2009-10 GF066B

CMP Boiler Room Pipework, Valve & Flange Insulation

 

Environment & Culture

Carbon management project to insulate pipework at Mounts Baths, Danes Camp Leisure Centre and the Guildhall. This project does not require any additional funding as the external funding and match funding was approved in 2008-09.

17,479

-

50% Salix, 50% Prudential Borrowing

2009-10 HRA016

Woodside Way (NBC Council Dwelling New Build Scheme)

 

Housing HRA

 

 

The construction of 8 family homes on a garage site within the Kings Heath area of Northampton. The demolition of existing garages will be required to enable the construction of the new homes. 62% of this project will be funded by NBC resources and 38% will be bid for from the Challenge Fund Pot, Homes & Community Agency (HCA)

 

225,957

958,036

£600,080 Prudential Borrowing, £132,000 Section 106, £451,913 HCA Grant

2009-10 HRA017 Fire Safety Works to Communal Areas

 

Housing HRA

The Council is required to complete fire assessments to the communal areas of its flats and maisonettes. A number of improvements are expected to meet its duty under the Regulatory Reform Act & Orders. Improvements could include replacement of fire doors, emergency lighting, smoke alarms, fire stops and other significant works. This will be funded by a reduction in the decent homes budget.

100,000

-

Major Repairs Reserve

 

(2)  That the following variations to schemes in the Capital Programme for 2009-10 be approved.

 

Scheme Reference, Description

&

Directorate

Narrative

2009-10

£

Future

Years

£

Funding Source

Carbon Management Programme

2008-09 GF036B V03

CMP PowerPerfector Voltage Optimisation

 

Environment & Culture

This project formed part of the carbon management programme that was approved in 2008-09. Due to high frequency lighting being used in the locations identified, the original savings cannot be achieved. The external funding and ring-fenced match funding will have to be used on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14