URL: https://hackney.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8083

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   1.  The scheme for Adult, Health and Integration Directorate as set out in section 11 was given approval as follows:   Oswald Street Day Care Centre Upgrading CCTV System Project: Spend approval of £28k in 2024/25 is requested to install an upgrade of CCTV at this site.   2.  The scheme for Children and Education Directorate as set out in section 11 was given approval as follows:   Camera Upgrade To Education Buses: Resource and spend approval of £60k in 2024/25 is requested to upgrade the existing cameras and install additional internal recording cameras to the Council’s Education's fleet of wheelchair accessible buses to provide further protection of children as well as drivers and escorts.   3.  The scheme for Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate as set out in section 11 was given approval as follows:   275 Mare Street, Youth Justice Centre Air Handling Unit (AHU) Replacement: Virement and spend approval of £50k in 2024/25 is requested to replace the out of commission existing Air Handling Unit (AHU) to provide conditioned air to the building.   End User Devices Refresh: End User Devices Refresh: Resource and spend approval of £400k in 2024/25 is requested to enable Council Officers to proceed with Phase 1 of the End User Devices refresh programme.   4.  That the scheme for Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate as set out in section 11 was given approval as follows:   Millfields Vehicle Workshop Equipment, Millfields Depot: Resource and spend approval of £100k in 2024/25 is requested to install vehicle maintenance equipment to meet health and safety requirements and put the workshop back into use.   5.  That the s106 scheme summarised below and set out in section 12 was approved:   S106 2025/26 £'000 Capital 157 Total S106 Capital for Approval 157   6.  That the capital adjustment summarised below was noted:   Current Directorate Capital Adjustments   £'000 Non Housing 11,000 Housing 0 Total 11,000   7.  The revised small and micro surplus assets fast-track disposal policy and delegation of disposal as set out in section 13 and in Appendix 1 was approved.   8.  That authority was delegated to the Interim Group Director of Finance the authority to accept additional grant funding of £856k from MHCLG Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 (BLRF2) in accordance with the agreement in section 14. This will go toward two schemes Fairbank Estate and Frampton Park Estate (the Council’s Housing Supply Programme).   REASONS FOR DECISION   The decisions required are necessary in order that the schemes within the Council’s approved Capital programme can be delivered and necessary to approve the property proposals as set out in this report.   In most cases, resources have already been allocated to the capital schemes as part of the budget setting exercise but spending approval is required in order for the scheme to proceed. Where, however, resources have not previously been allocated, resource approval is requested in this report.   To facilitate financial management and control of the Council's finances.   DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED   None.

Date of Decision: December 16, 2024