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City Chambers DUNDEE DD1 3BY 14th August, 2020

Dear Sir or Madam

You are requested to attend a MEETING of DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL which is to be held

remotely on Monday, 24th August, 2020 at 6.00 pm.

Members of the Press or Public wishing to join the meeting should contact Committee Services on telephone (01382) 434211 or by email at [email protected] by no later than 12 noon on Friday, 21st August, 2020.

Yours faithfully

DAVID R MARTIN

Chief Executive

Programme of Business (so far as known at the time of issuing this notice)

(a) DECLARATION OF INTEREST Members are reminded that, in terms of The Councillors Code, it is their responsibility to make decisions about whether to declare an interest in any item on this agenda and whether to take part in any discussions or voting. This will include all interests, whether or not entered on your Register of Interests, which would reasonably be regarded as so significant that they are likely to prejudice your discussion or decision-making. (b) MINUTES 1. Minute of Licensing Board dated 13th February, 2020, page 1. 2. Minute of Local Review Body dated 18th February, 2020, page 2. 3. Minute of City Council 24th February, 2020, page 4. 4. Minute of Community Safety and Public Protection Committee dated 24th February, 2020,

page 6. 5. Minute of Neighbourhood Services Committee dated 24th February, 2020, page 9. 6. Minute of Policy and Resources Committee dated 24th February, 2020, page 12. 7. Minute of Licensing Committee dated 5th March, 2020, page 16. 8. Minute of Policy and Resources Committee dated 5th March, 2020, page 32. 9. Minute of Children and Families Services Committee dated 9th March, 2020, page 65. 10. Minute of City Development Committee dated 9th March, 2020, page 68.

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(c) GENERAL BUSINESS (i) DUNDEE CITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INTEGRATION JOINT BOARD – MEMBERS Reference is made to Article III(g) of the minute of the Statutory Meeting of Dundee City Council of 22nd May 2017, wherein it was reported that Dundee City Council had an allocation of 3 voting members on the Integration Joint Board and it was agreed that this would comprise 2 SNP Councillors and 1 Labour Councillor. It is reported that the current terms of appointment to the Integration Joint Board held by Councillor Lynn, Councillor Smith and Bailie Wright will lapse in May 2020.and it is proposed that they be reappointed and that these appointments last for the remaining life of this Council. (ii) DUNDEE CITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INTEGRATION JOINT BOARD – PROXY

MEMBERS It is proposed that the Council appoint Proxy Members to substitute for the Dundee City Council voting members of the Integration Joint Board, and any Sub-Committees or Working Groups, as required be on the basis of Depute Lord Provost Campbell and Councillor Short for either Councillor Lynn or Councillor Smith and Councillor Richardson for Bailie Helen Wright and that these appointments last for the remaining life of this Council (iii) DUNDEE CITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INTEGRATION JOINT BOARD –

VICE-CHAIRPERSON Reference is made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of Dundee City Council of 24th September, 2018, wherein it was agreed to appoint Councillor Lynn as Vice-Chairperson of the Integration Joint Board. It is reported that, following the lapse of current term of appointment held by Councillor Lynn as a voting member on the Integration Joint Board in May 2020, his appointment as Vice-Chairperson will also lapse and it is proposed that Councillor Lynn be reappointed to this position The Council is asked to agree to the proposals as indicated as to the appointment of voting members, proxy members and the Vice-Chairperson.

It is reported that in view of the timescales involved this report was approved by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Convener of the Council, SNP Group Spokesperson, Labour Group Spokesperson, Conservative Group Spokesperson, Liberal Democrat Group Spokesperson and the Independent Member. The Committee is asked to note that the foregoing for information.

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At a MEETING of the LICENSING BOARD held at Dundee on 13th February, 2020. Present:- COUNCILLORS Stewart HUNTER Roisin SMITH Georgia CRUICKSHANK Steven ROME George McIRVINE Philip SCOTT Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Board of 16th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 (a) VARIATIONS (MAJOR) No Premises Applicant

1 Tony Macaroni

15 Whitehall Street Dundee

OMOA Ltd c/o Hill Brown Licensing

The Board, having heard from the Board’s Legal Adviser, agreed to defer consideration of this application until the March 2020 meeting of the Board. 2 University of Dundee Bonar Hall

Park Place Dundee

Dundee University Students' Association

The Board, having heard from the Board's Legal Adviser, agreed to defer consideration of this application until the March, 2020 meeting of the Board. II PERSONAL LICENCE - RENEWAL (i) MARK G J McGURTY The Convener declared an interest in this item by virtue of knowing the applicant and vacated the Chair. It was agreed that Councillor Smith be appointed as Chair for this item. The Board, having heard from the Chief Constable's representative and the Board's Legal Adviser, agreed to grant the renewal application. III PERSONAL LICENCE - REVIEW (i) DEA McGILL The Board, having heard from the Board's Legal Adviser, agreed to defer consideration of this matter until further notification was received from Police Scotland regarding the expected court date for the applicant. Stewart HUNTER, Convener. Roisin SMITH (Article II).

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At a MEETING of the LOCAL REVIEW BODY held at Dundee on 18th February, 2020. Present:- Councillor Will DAWSON Councillor Margaret RICHARDSON Councillor Stewart HUNTER Councillor Will DAWSON, Convener, in the Chair. The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting and briefly outlined the role of the Local Review Body and officers, in particular advising that, although the Planning Adviser was an employee of the Planning Authority, he had not been involved in the determination of the case under review and was present to provide factual information and guidance only. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST There were no declarations for interest. II MINUTE OF MEETING OF LOCAL REVIEW BODY OF 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2019 The minute of the above meeting was submitted and noted. III LOCAL PLANNING REVIEW - LRB1/20 - 112 SEAGATE, DUNDEE There was submitted Agenda Note AN4-2020, giving details of a request for a review of the refusal of planning permission for the alteration to shop front including installation of automated teller machine. The Planning Adviser gave a brief outline of the application and the reasons for the refusal. Thereafter, the Legal Adviser advised that the applicant had intimated in the original application form that notice of the application had been served on the owner of the land on which the ATM was located. The owner was identified as Dundee City Council. The original application was determined by the Appointed Officer on this basis. On submission of the review to the Local Review Body, investigations confirmed that Dundee City Council was not the owner of the land and the applicant was advised accordingly. The applicant advised that they would contact the owner and seek his consent to the development. Despite being sent a reminder, no further response was received from the applicant. The applicant did not require to own the land on which the proposed development was located but there was a legal requirement to notify the owner. In this case, however, the Appointed Officer had determined the application having been advised wrongly that this requirement had been met. The Local Review Body were further advised that the appeal to the DPEA in respect of advertisement consent was refused on 11th February, 2020. The Local Review Body considered the documentation submitted and, after discussion, agreed in terms of the Local Review Procedure Regulations to determine the review without further procedure on the basis of the information before it. Thereafter, having considered all the information, the Local Review Body, having taken into account the provisions of the Development Plan, all material considerations, and all matters raised at the review, upheld the Appointed Officer’s decision to refuse planning permission 19-00545-FULL for the following reason. 1. The application fails to comply with Policy 1 (High Quality Design and Place making)

and Policy 51 (Development in Conservation Areas) of the Dundee Local Development Plan 2019. The proposed shopfront alterations and installation of an external ATM has resulted in the loss of a traditional shopfront to the detriment of the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area. Approval of the

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application would be failing to discharge the relevant statutory duty contained in Section 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended. There are no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval of the application.

Will DAWSON, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL held at Dundee on 24th February, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Kevin KEENAN Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Helen WRIGHT Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Steven ROME George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Georgia CRUICKSHANK Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Charlie MALONE Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Michael MARRA Craig DUNCAN Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK, Convener, in the Chair. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made. II MINUTES The undernoted minutes were submitted and noted. Minute of Licensing Board dated 19th December, 2019. Minute of Licensing Committee dated 9th January, 2020. Minute of City Council dated 13th January, 2020. Minute of City Council as Fleming Trustees dated 13th January, 2020. Minute of Community Safety and Public Protection Committee dated 13th January, 2020. Minute of Neighbourhood Services Committee dated 13th January, 2020. Minute of Policy and Resources Committee dated 13th January, 2020. Minute of Licensing Board dated 16th January, 2020. Minute of Planning Committee dated 20th January, 2020. Minute of Children and Families Services Committee dated 27th January, 2020. Minute of City Development Committee dated 27th January, 2020. Minute of Policy and Resources Committee dated 27th January, 2020. Minute of Licensing Committee dated 6th February, 2020. Minute of Scrutiny Committee dated 12th February, 2020. III APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES (a) DUNDEE SCIENCE CENTRE It was reported that Depute Lord Provost Campbell had intimated his resignation from the above. The Council agreed that the vacancy be filled by Councillor Short.

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(b) DOVETAIL ENTERPRISES It was reported that Councillor Short had intimated her resignation from the above. The Council agreed that the vacancy be filled by Councillor Cordell. Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the COMMUNITY SAFETY AND PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th February, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Kevin KEENAN Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Helen WRIGHT Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Steven ROME George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Charlie MALONE Craig DUNCAN Michael MARRA Councillor Kevin CORDELL, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 13th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Lord Provost Borthwick and Councillor Dawson declared non-financial interests in relation to the items of business at Articles III and IV of this minute by virtue of a family member being a serving Police Officer. II SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT -

1ST OCTOBER TO 31ST DECEMBER, 2019 There was submitted Report No 69-2020 by Area Commander Pryde providing information for the Committee regarding the performance of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service against the priorities, outcomes and performance indicators detailed within the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for Dundee 2017/2020, to facilitate local scrutiny. The Committee agreed to note, scrutinise and question the content of the report. III DUNDEE LOCAL POLICING AREA QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT -

1ST OCTOBER TO 31ST DECEMBER, 2020 There was submitted Report No 70-2020 by Chief Superintendent Todd providing information for the Committee regarding the performance of Police Scotland (Tayside Division) against performance indicators that would facilitate local scrutiny. The Committee agreed to note and scrutinise the operational report. IV DUNDEE LOCAL POLICING PLAN TAYSIDE 2020/2023 There was submitted Report No 77-2020 by Chief Superintendent Todd providing the Committee with a draft of the proposed Local Policing Plan for 2020/2023.

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The Committee agreed:- (i) to note and scrutinise the draft version of the Local Policing Plan; and (ii) to note that comments in relation to the draft version of the Local Policing Plan

required to be submitted to the Area Command Chief Inspector by 23rd March, 2020. V LOW EMISSION ZONE UPDATE The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee in relation to this item of business. After the deputation had stated their case, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew. Reference was made to Article II of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 30th September, 2019, wherein it was agreed to progress with the public consultation and stakeholder engagement on the Dundee Low Emission Zone utilising the grant funding allocated to the Council. There was submitted Joint Report No 63-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services and Executive Director of City Development advising the Committee of the results of the consultation with regard to potential design options for Dundee’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ); seeking approval to submit the response included at Appendix 3 of the report to a consultation by Transport Scotland entitled ‘Scotland’s Low Emission Zones: Consultation on Regulations and Guidance’; seeking approval of an amendment to the objectives agreed previously by the Committee for Dundee’s LEZ in light of a late amendment included in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019; and providing an update to the Committee on recent developments in respect of the use of Traffic Regulation Condition and funding support from the Scottish Government. The Committee agreed:- (i) to note the content of the report and delegate the Executive Directors of

Neighbourhood Services and City Development to commit to use the grant funding allocated to Dundee City Council as outlined in Section 7.2 of the report to aid progression with the development of the Dundee LEZ; and

(ii) to remit the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services to:- submit on behalf of the Council the response included at Appendix 3 of the report to a

consultation by Transport Scotland entitled ‘Scotland’s Low Emission Zones: Consultation on Regulations and Guidance’.

agree the amendment to the objectives for Dundee’s LEZ as stated at Section 6.4 of

the report. submit a further report to Committee at a later date with recommendation for the

design and scope of Dundee’s LEZ. VI IMPACTS OF AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION ON HEALTH On a reference to Article III of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th June, 2019, there was submitted Report No 65-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services providing the Committee with information on the impacts of ambient air pollution on health. The Committee agreed to note the content of the report. VII NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SERVICE PLAN 2018/2022: ANNUAL PROGRESS

REPORT Reference was made to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th November, 2018, wherein the Neighbourhood Services Service Plan 2018/2022 was approved.

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There was submitted Report No 17-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services providing the Committee with an annual progress update on the key performance measures and projects included in the Neighbourhood Services Plan 2018/2022. The Committee agreed to note the information included within the report. Kevin CORDELL, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th February, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Kevin KEENAN Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Helen WRIGHT Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Steven ROME George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Charlie MALONE Craig DUNCAN Michael MARRA Councillor Anne RENDALL, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 13th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. II NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES SERVICE PLAN 2018/2022: ANNUAL PROGRESS

REPORT The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee in relation to this item of business. After the deputation had stated their case, they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew. Reference was made to Article III of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th November, 2018, wherein the Neighbourhood Services Service Plan 2018/2022 was approved. There was submitted Report No 17-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services providing the Committee with an annual progress update on the key performance measures and projects included in the Neighbourhood Services Plan 2018/2022. The Committee agreed to note the information included within the report. III EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION - HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME

FOR SCOTLAND - 2019/2020 PROGRAMME - WINDOWS REPLACEMENT There was submitted Report No 38-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services seeking approval for the replacement of tenants’ windows in conjunction with the next phase of energy efficiency external wall insulation projects as part of the 2019/2020 Capital Programme.

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The Committee agreed that approval be given for the project below at:-

Development No of Properties Cost of Window Replacement

Dryburgh 2nd Whitson Fairhurt 22 £123,813

Total 22 £123,813

IV EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION - HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME

FOR SCOTLAND - 2020/2021 PROGRAMME There was submitted Report No 66-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services seeking approval for the next phase of energy efficiency projects as part of the 2020/2021 Capital Programme. The Committee agreed that approval be given for the project as detailed below:-

Development No of Properties Extended Wall Insulation Cost, Council Contribution

Magdalene Kirkton 3rd (Swedish Timber)

26 £441,807

Total 26 £441,807

V CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONSULTATION There was submitted Report No 36-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services providing information to the Committee on Dundee City Council’s response to the recent Scottish Government Circular Economic Consultation. The Committee agreed to note the content of the report. VI TENDERS RECEIVED There was submitted Report No 53-2020 by the Head of Design and Property detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon: (a) DUNHOLM ROAD RETAINING WALL AND STEP REPLACEMENT WORKS The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Dundee Plant Ltd in the sum of £20,419.12, together with allowances of £14,000, giving a total expenditure of £34,419.12. (b) DAWSON PARK CAR PARK IMPROVEMENTS The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Tayside Contracts in the sum of £168,429.96, together with allowances of £57,070.04, giving a total expenditure of £225,500. (c) TUMMEL PLACE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 AND 2 The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Morrison Construction in the sum of £288,285.74, together with allowances of £38,714.26, giving a total expenditure of £327,000. (d) CHEVIOT CRESCENT MUGA PITCH REFURBISHMENT The Committee agreed to accept an offer from Hawthorn Heights in the sum of £30,673.65, together with allowances of £2,400, giving a total expenditure of £33,073.65.

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(e) EAST END AND THE FERRY WARDS - BOILER REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME 2020/2021

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated contract with Construction Services in the sum of £661,258.18, together with allowances of £71,000, giving a total expenditure of £732,258.18. The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act VII RESIDUAL WASTE SERVICE CONTRACT - PROGRESS UPDATE There was submitted Report No 64-2020 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services relative to the above. The Committee noted the content therein. Anne RENDALL, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th February, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Kevin KEENAN Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Helen WRIGHT Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Steven ROME George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Charlie MALONE Craig DUNCAN Michael MARRA Councillor John ALEXANDER, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made. II BEST VALUE SELF-EVALUATION There was submitted Report No 68-2020 by the Chief Executive seeking approval for the written submission to be provided to Audit Scotland in respect of Dundee City Council's Best Value Self-Evaluation to support the Best Value Audit which was underway. The Committee:- (i) approved the Best Value Self-Evaluation document appended to the report; and (ii) remitted to the Chief Executive to forward the Best Value Self-Evaluation document to

Audit Scotland. III ANNUAL CITIZEN SURVEY 2019 There was submitted Report No 62-2020 by the Chief Executive summarising the findings from the 2019 Citizen Survey and explaining their use. The Committee:- (i) noted the results contained in the report and noted that any issues raised would

continue to be addressed as part of the Council's commitment to performance management and continuous improvement;

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(ii) noted that the key results for each Local Community Planning Partnership (LCPP)

area would be sent to the LCPP Chairs and Communities Officers so they could discuss any particular issues for their localities and follow up with actions as necessary;

(iii) remitted officers to publish the full survey report on the Council's website and make

copies available on request as part of the Council's commitment to public performance reporting; and

(iv) remitted officers to invite tenders from market research companies to conduct the

annual citizen survey for the next three years. IV ADOPTION OF THE FAITH COVENANT There was submitted Report No 59-2020 by the Chief Executive recommending the adoption of the Faith Covenant, a joint commitment by the Council and faith organisations to a set of principles for working together. The Committee:- (i) agreed to adopt the Faith Covenant as appended to the report; (ii) remitted the Chief Executive to invite representatives of faith communities to consider

the Covenant through a joint working group of officers and faith representatives; and (iii) remitted the Chief Executive to report on the agreement of this Covenant and any

further recommendations arising from the working group. V REVIEW OF THE GENDER RECOGNITION REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL - A

CONSULTATION BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT On a reference to Article III of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 12th March, 2018, there was submitted Report No 60-2020 by the Chief Executive informing elected members of the consultation to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and proposing a response on behalf of Dundee City Council. The Committee approved the response, appended to the report, for submission to the Scottish Government by the deadline of 17th March, 2020. VI LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE SETTLEMENT 2020/2021 AND FINANCIAL

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL There was submitted Report No 74-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services advising elected members of the announcement made by the Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy on 6th February, 2020 in respect of the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2020/2021. The report identified the likely implications for the City Council and set out the current position on the Council's Provisional 2020/2023 Revenue Budget and the 2020/2025 Capital Plan. The Council's long-term financial strategy was also set out. The Committee:- (i) noted the contents of the report; (ii) noted the Council's Revenue and Capital Funding Allocations for 2020/2021, as

announced by the Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy on 6th February, 2020, and the associated implications;

(iii) noted the package of measures that made up the settlement to be provided to Local

Government, as advised by the Minister of Public Finance and Digital Economy in a letter to COSLA dated 6th February, 2020, and as detailed in Section 5 of the report;

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(iv) noted the current position on the Council's Provisional 2020/2023 Revenue Budget

and 2020/2025 Capital Plan; (v) noted that the financial information contained in the report would be updated as

necessary and included in the Council Tax proposals to be submitted to the Special Policy and Resources Committee on 5th March, 2020;

(iv) agreed the procedures to be followed for setting the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget and

Council Tax level, as set out in Section 11 and Appendix 1 of the report; and (vii) noted the agreed long-term financial strategy as set out in Section 8 of the report. VII REVENUE MONITORING 2019/2020 There was submitted Report No 40-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services providing an analysis of the 2019/2020 projected revenue outturn as at 31st December, 2019 monitored against the adjusted 2019/2020 Revenue Budget. The Committee:- (i) noted that the overall General Fund 2019/2020 projected revenue outturn as at

31st December, 2019 was projecting an overspend of £503,000 against the adjusted 2019/2020 Revenue Budget. The projected overspend was approximately 0.09% of the approved Gross Revenue Expenditure figure of £571,450,000;

(ii) noted that the Housing Revenue Account as at 31st December, 2019 was projecting

an underspend of £729,000 against the adjusted HRA 2019/2020 Revenue Budget; (iii) agreed that the Council Management Team would take every reasonable action to

ensure that the 2019/2020 revenue expenditure was below or in line with the adjusted Revenue Budget; and

(iv) instructed the Executive Director of Corporate Services, in conjunction with the

Council Management Team, to continue to monitor the Council's 2019/2020 projected revenue outturn and to implement a recovery plan to reduce the projected overspend.

VIII CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MONITORING 2019/2020 There was submitted Report No 51-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services on the latest position regarding the Council's updated Capital Plan 2019/2024. The Committee noted the contents of the report. IX TREASURY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY 2019/2020 (MID-YEAR REVIEW) There was submitted Report No 8-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services reviewing the Treasury Management activities for the period 1st April to 30th September, 2019. The Committee noted the information contained in the report. X CAPITAL PLAN 2020/2025 - GENERAL SERVICES AND HOUSING HRA On a reference to Article X of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th August, 2019, there was submitted Report No 61-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services providing elected members with the background information and details of the Council's General Services and the Housing HRA Capital Plan for the five year period 2020/2025.

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The Committee:- (i) approved the Council's General Services and Housing HRA Capital Plan for

2020/2025 as appended to the report; (ii) noted the gross capital expenditure investment of £375m over the next five years; (iii) noted the updated position for the 2019/2020 projected capital expenditure

programmes, as at 31st December, 2019; and (iv) approved the Prudential Indicators for the Capital Plan 2020/2025, as detailed in

Appendix 2 of the report, and noted that these Indicators demonstrated that the Capital Plan 2020/2025 was affordable, prudent and sustainable.

XI TENDERS RECEIVED - ICE RESURFACER There was submitted Report No 76-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services detailing tenders received and requesting a decision on acceptance thereof. The Committee agreed to accept the lowest tender from Marshalls International Ltd in the sum of £88,025, together with allowances of £3,258.23, giving a total expenditure of £91,283.23. John ALEXANDER, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the LICENSING COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 5th March, 2020. Present:- BAILIE Christina ROBERTS COUNCILLORS Stewart HUNTER Alan ROSS Margaret RICHARDSON George McIRVINE Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th February, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made. II MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE The minutes of meetings of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 6th February, 2020 and 10th February, 2020 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, copies of which are attached to this minute as Appendices I and II. III MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF TAXI LIAISON GROUP The minutes of meetings of the Taxi Liaison Group held on 28th October, 2019 and 27th November, 2019 were submitted and noted for information and record purposes, copies of which are attached to this minute as Appendices III and IV. IV CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers. (a) NEW APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS BOOKING OFFICE - NEW APPLICATION No Name Address of Premises

1 Mi Smart Ride Ltd Milton Business Centre PRIVATE HIRE OPERATORS - NEW APPLICATIONS No Name

1 Mohammed Afzal 2 Alan J Leiper PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT - NEW APPLICATION No Name Location

1 Abertay University Bell Street (Full Licence)

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SECOND HAND DEALER - NEW APPLICATIONS No Name Address of Premises

1 AVE Electronics and TV Parts Ltd 122 City Road 2 Mohammed Sufyan Suleman 54 East Dock Street STREET TRADER - NEW APPLICATION No Name

1 William Glassey SKIN PIERCING AND TATTOOIST - NEW APPLICATION No Name Address of Premises

1 Browjam Academy Ltd 11 Douglas Court, West Henderson’s Wynd WINDOW CLEANER - NEW APPLICATIONS No Name

1 Kristopher J Allan 2 James Williamson 3 Stewart Roy (b) FEES FOR LICENCES There was submitted Agenda Note AN7-2020 reporting that following an exercise carried out in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Finance, it was recommended that the following fees should be charged from 1st April, 2020 in order that the Council could recover its costs. The last rise in fees was in April, 2017.

Application Type Current Fee Proposed Fee

NEW RENEWAL NEW RENEWAL

Animal Boarding £ 80 £ 80 £ 90 £ 90

Boat Hire £140 £140 £150 £150

Dog Breeding £ 80 £ 80 £ 90 £ 90

Cinema £140 £140 £150 £150

Dangerous Wild Animals £140 £140 £150 £150

Indoor Sports £275 £275 £285 £285

Knife Dealer £140 £140 £150 £150

Late Hours Catering £140 £140 £150 £150

Market Operator (Annual) £275 £275 £285 £285

Market Operator (Occasional) £130 - £140 -

Metal Dealer/Itinerant Dealer/Exemption Warrant

£140 £140 £150 £150

Minibus £ 11 - £ 11 -

Performing Animals £ 40 - £ 40 -

Pet Shop £ 80 £ 60 £ 90 £ 90

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Private Hire Driver £155 £145 £165 £165

Private Hire Operator £220 £220 £230 £230

Public Entertainment (Charitable) £ 0 £ 0 No charge

Public Entertainment (Carnival Stall) £ 150 - £ 150 -

Public Entertainment (Full) £250-1000 £255-1000 £250-1000 £250-1000

Riding Establishments £140 £140 £150 £150

Second Hand Dealer £140 £140 £150 £150

Sex Shop £275 £275 £285 £285

Skin Piercing £140 £140 £150 £150

Street Trader £120 £120 £130 £130

Taxi/Private Hire Booking Office £140 £140 £150 £150

Taxi Driver £185 £175 £195 £195

Taxi Operator £230 £230 £240 £240

Theatre - Annual £140 £140 £150 £150

Theatre - Occasional £25 - £25 -

Theatre - Transfer £25 - £25 -

Theatrical Registration £10 - £10 -

Venison Dealer £80 £80 £90 £90

Window Cleaner £120 £120 £130 £130

Following discussion, the Committee agreed to the fees as outlined and that they be effective from 1st April, 2020. (c) TAXI TESTING CENTRE - PROPOSED INCREASE IN TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE

TESTING FEES Reference was made to Article III(j) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 6th February, 2020, wherein it was agreed that the proposals for increase in Taxi and Private Hire Test Fees be adjourned to this meeting of the Committee to allow for further consideration of the proposals at the meeting of the Taxi Liaison Group held on 11th February, 2020. There was submitted Agenda Note AN8-2020 proposing that the undernoted increases in the fees for various services carried out at the Taxi Test Centre be approved. Current Prices New Prices

Full Test £58 £60

Full Electric Vehicle Test £47 £49

Full Test Non Attendance £28 £29

Full Test Cancellation (24hrs) £28 £29

Taxi Re-Test (Non-Paintwork) £18.50 £19

Taxi Re-Test Non Attendance £9 £9

Taxi Re-Test Paintwork £18.50 £19

Taxi Re-Test (3 Free re-test items only)

Free Free

Pre-Test (Replacement Vehicles only) £42 £43

Pre-Test Non Attendance £20.50 £21

Meter Test £28 £29

Taxi Plate/Special Event Disc £16 £17

Duplicate Certificate £9 £9

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M.O.T (Taxi Testing) £9 £9

M.O.T Test £54.8 £54.85

Duplicate M.O.T Certificate £10 £10

Full Test + Plate £74 £77

Full Test + Plate + M.O.T £83 £86

The Committee agreed to the fees as outlined. (d) TAXI OPERATOR - REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO PLACE A

VEHICLE ON SERVICE No Name

1 Afzar Javed 2 Deanside Ltd 3 Michael Cobb In the case of Application No 1, the Committee noted that a request had been received for a further 28 days extension for Taxi Operator (OP665E) to place a vehicle on service in the operation of the licence and that extensions had previously been granted under delegated powers. The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused. In the case of Application No 2, reference was made to Article IV(g) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 5th December, 2019, wherein it was agreed to grant the licence holder a further extension of time to place a vehicle on service in the operation of the licence up until this meeting of the Committee. The Committee noted that a request had been received for a further 28 days extension for Taxi Operator (OP622) to place a vehicle on service in the operation of the licence and that extensions had previously been granted by the Committee and under delegated powers. Thereafter, having heard the applicant on their own behalf and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted. In the case of Application No 3, reference was made to Article IV(g) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 5th December, 2019, wherein it was agreed to grant the licence holder a further extension of time to place a vehicle on service in the operation of the licence up until this meeting of the Committee. The Committee noted that a request had been received for a further 28 days extension for Taxi Operator (OP479) to place a vehicle on service in the operation of the licence and that extensions had previously been granted by the Committee and under delegated powers. The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be refused. (e) TAXI OPERATOR - ELECTRIC VEHICLE - NEW APPLICATIONS No Name

1 Sean Cabs Ltd 2 Fair Fares Cabs Ltd In the case of Application No 1, the Committee noted that an application had been made for a Taxi Operator’s Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operator’s Licence with an electric vehicle. The existing licence holder was John Cole (OP318). Directors of Sean Cabs Ltd, were John Cole and Farrukh Rashid. Thereafter, having heard a representative on behalf of the applicant and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted.

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In the case of Application No 2, the Committee noted that an application had been made for a Taxi Operator’s Licence to replace an existing Taxi Operator’s Licence with an electric vehicle. The existing licence holder was Henry O’Shea (OP178). Directors of Fair Fare Cabs Ltd, were Henry O’Shea and Hayza Sarfraz. Thereafter, having heard a representative on behalf of the applicant and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted. V HOUSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006 (a) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNDER

DELEGATED POWERS The Committee noted that the undernoted applications had been granted under delegated powers. No Name Person Responsible Address

1 Alasdair Dickinson Easylets Ltd 5 Daniel Place 2 Ardmuir Ltd Ardmuir Ltd Flats 1 to 6, Keiller Court

66 Horsewater Wynd (6 Applications)

3 Ardmuir Ltd Ardmuir Ltd Flats 1 to 3, Keiller Court 4 Blinshall Street (3 Applications)



6 Ardmuir Ltd Ardmuir Ltd Flats 1 to 6, Keiller Court, 10 Blinshall Street (6 Applications)

7 Michael O’Boyle Easylets Ltd Flat E, 58 Seafield Road 8 NKL Properties Ltd Westport Property Ltd 1/2, 2 Paradise Road 9 Marketgait Property

Investment Ltd Collegiate AC Ltd Flats (1/15, G/03, 2/15, G/01),

Marketgait Apartments 2 Johnston Street (4 Applications)

10 The Iron Bridge Trust Grant Property Solutions Ltd 1/0, 13 Pitfour Street 11 Prime Student

Developments Ltd Westport Property Ltd Flats 1 to 4, 2 St Andrew's Lane

(4 Applications) 12 Prime Student

Developments Ltd Westport Property Ltd Flats 1 to 4, 4 St Andrew's Lane

(4 Applications) 13 Manisha Roongta Grant Property Solutions Ltd 2B Lambs Lane (b) HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION - NEW APPLICATIONS There were submitted the undernoted applications. No Name Person Responsible Address

1 Stirling International Ltd Stirling International Ltd 5 Springfield

2 Alasdair Dickinson Easylets Ltd 29 Larch Street In the case of Application No 1, the Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Manager relevant to this application. A copy of the Overprovision Report was also submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the documentation.

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Thereafter, having heard the Private Sector Services Manager, an agent on behalf of the applicant, the applicant on their own behalf and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the condition that the property not be let for occupancy until the works as specified in the letter be completed to the satisfaction of the Private Sector Services Unit. In the case of Application No 2, the Committee noted that a letter of representation had been received from the Private Sector Services Manager relevant to this application. A copy of the Overprovision Report was also submitted. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the documentation. Thereafter, having heard the Private Sector Services Manager, a representative on behalf of the applicant and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed that the application be granted, subject to the condition that the property not be let for occupancy until the works as specified in the letter be completed to the satisfaction of the Private Sector Services Unit. The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. VI CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (a) TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SUSPENSION HEARINGS (i) Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of the Licensing

Sub-Committee of 10th February, 2020, wherein it was agreed to suspend the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J B with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr J B to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence. There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr J B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence. The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr J B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 3rd September, 2020, to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J B during the intervening period with immediate effect and that should any application for renewal of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J B be received, that this also be submitted to that meeting of the Committee for consideration.

(ii) Reference was made to Article VI(c) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of

9th January, 2020, wherein it was agreed to adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr A B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence and Taxi Operator’s Licence to this meeting of the Committee to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr A B during the intervening period with immediate effect. There was submitted the original letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr A B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence and Taxi Operator’s Licence. The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to further adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr A B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence and Taxi Operator’s Licence to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 26th March, 2020, to allow for information from the police investigation to be submitted and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr A B during the intervening period with immediate effect. No action would be taken in relation to the Taxi Operator’s Licence held by Mr A B during the intervening period.

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(iii) Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 10th February, 2020, wherein it was agreed to further adjourn the hearing in relation to the fitness of Mr R B to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence to this meeting of the Committee in relation to the second matter as narrated in the letter of information from the Chief Constable, to await the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr R B during the intervening period with immediate effect. There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr J B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence. The Committee noted that the licence holder was not present and agreed that the matter be considered in their absence. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable, a Licensing Standards Officer and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to further adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr J B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 30th April, 2020, and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J B during the intervening period with immediate effect and that the licence holder be referred to the PAM Group (or other suitable medical provider) to allow for an assessment to be undertaken in relation to their medical fitness to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence.

(iv) Reference was made to Article II(a) of the minute of meeting of this Committee of

5th December, 2019, wherein it was agreed to adjourn the suspension hearing in relation to the fitness of Mr D C to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence to this meeting of the Committee and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr D C during the intervening period with immediate effect. There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relevant to the alleged conduct of Mr D C during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence . Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable, an agent on behalf of the licence holder and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to further adjourn the hearing in relation to the alleged conduct of Mr D C during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence to the meeting of this Committee to be held on 26th March, 2020, to establish the outcome of court proceedings and to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence and Taxi Operator’s Licence held by Mr D C during the intervening period with immediate effect.

(v) Reference was made to the decision taken under delegated powers by the Head of

Democratic and Legal Services, in consultation with the Convener on 28th November, 2019, wherein it was agreed to suspend the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J W with immediate effect on the grounds that the licence holder did not meet the DVLA Group 2 medical standards for driving a taxi and that a hearing be held in due course, in relation to the medical fitness of Mr J W to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence. There was submitted a medical assessment which had been undertaken by the PAM Group. The Committee gave consideration to the content of the document. Thereafter, having heard the licence holder on their own behalf and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Committee agreed to continue the suspension of the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J W with immediate effect for an unexpired portion of the licence and that should a report be received indicating that the licence holder was medically fit to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence that delegated authority be given to the Head of Democratic and Legal Services to determine the matter in consultation with the Convener.

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APPENDIX I At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 6th February, 2020. Present:- Councillor Stewart HUNTER Bailie Christina ROBERTS Councillor George McIRVINE Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. The Convener agreed that the undernoted item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved. The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made. II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (a) TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE - REQUEST FOR HEARING There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr C C during the currency of his Taxi Driver's Licence. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that a hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr C C to be the holder of a Taxi Driver's Licence. Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

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APPENDIX II At a MEETING of the LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 10th February, 2020. Present:- Councillor Stewart HUNTER Bailie Christina ROBERTS Councillor Charlie MALONE Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. The Convener agreed that the undernoted item of business be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 17(b) in view of the timescales involved. The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted item of business on the ground that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 3, 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made. II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (a) TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE - REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION There was submitted a letter of information from the Chief Constable relative to the alleged conduct of Mr J B during the currency of his Taxi Driver’s Licence. The Sub-Committee gave consideration to the content of the letter. Thereafter, having heard the representative of the Chief Constable and consideration of the advice of the Legal Officer, the Sub-Committee agreed that the Taxi Driver’s Licence held by Mr J B be suspended with immediate effect and that a suspension hearing be held in due course in relation to the fitness of Mr J B to be the holder of a Taxi Driver’s Licence. Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

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APPENDIX III At a MEETING of the TAXI LIAISON GROUP held at Dundee on 28th October, 2019. Present:- DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES Lisa ARCHIBALD (Senior Electoral Services and Licensing Officer), Corporate Services Brian WOODCOCK (Senior Solicitor, Licensing), Corporate Services Fraser CRICHTON (Assistant Transport Manager), City Development Barry RODGER (Senior Environmental Compliance Officer), Neighbourhood Services Daniel GARVEN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services Bryan COLEMAN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services POLICE SCOTLAND REPRESENTATIVES Robyn JAMIESON (Police Officer), Police Scotland (Tayside Division) Cammy FORBES (Police Officer), Police Scotland (Tayside Division) TAXI TRADE REPRESENTATIVES Peter MARR, City Cabs Dundee 505050 Limited Qaiser HABIB, Dundee City Taxi Drivers’ Association Umer KHAN (for Mohammed Hashmi), Dundee City Taxis Ryan TODD, Dundee Electric Taxi Association Graeme STEPHEN, Dundee Taxi Association Willie LEES, RMT Union (Dundee) Shaun OVENSTONE, Dundee Taxi Information Group Also in attendance: David MURTAGH, Systra Tom STIRLING, Head of Community Safety and Protection Councillor George McIRVINE, Dundee City Council (as an observer) Lisa ARCHIBALD and Barry RODGER, in the Chair I MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minute of meeting of the Taxi Liaison Group held on 19th March, 2019? Is this date correct was submitted and noted for information and record purposes. II DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Item on agenda at request of Dundee City Council:- (a) DUNDEE LOW EMISSION ZONE CONSULTATION Reference was made to Article II of the minute of meeting of the Community Safety and Public Protection Committee of 30th September, 2019, wherein it was agreed that the Executive Directors of Neighbourhood Services and City Development be remitted to progress with the public consultation and stakeholder engagement on potential design options for the introduction of a Low Emission Zone in Dundee.

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There was submitted Joint Report No 325-2019 by the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services which was submitted to the aforementioned meeting of 30th September, 2019 which provided an update on behalf of Neighbourhood Services and City Development on the development of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for Dundee including the process undertaken to identify potential LEZ options for stakeholder and public engagement and a detailed timeframe for further engagement including public consultation and continued stakeholder engagement on potential design options for the introduction of a LEZ in Dundee. David Murtagh of Systra and Tom Stirling, Head of Community Safety and Protection who were the appointed consultants, gave a presentation on possible proposals for a Low Emission Zone. Following discussion, the Group agreed:- (i) to note the content of the report; (ii) to note the content of the presentation; (iii) to note the ongoing consultation exercise; and (iv) to note that the Taxi Trade and members of the public had the opportunity to respond

to the public consultation in respect of Low Emission Zone, should they so wish and that this could be accessed on the website of Dundee City Council.

The Group further agreed:- (v) to note that should a Low Emission Zone be put in place in Dundee that in terms of

emissions those vehicles to Euro 4 petrol or Euro 6 diesel had been specified by the Scottish Government as compliant with emissions;

(vi) to note awareness raising of proposals would be undertaken including preparation and

issue of one page information leaflet at licence renewal stage to allow licence holders to be aware of issues in advance of any financial outlay for any vehicle to be used in operation of licence;

(vii) to note that the website of DVLA allowed for check on emissions compliance of a

vehicle through offering a search using car registration; (viii) to note that information would also be placed on the website of Dundee City Council to

advise licence holders on proposals and implications for types of vehicles to be used in operation of licence;

(ix) to note that Lisa Archibald would issue link to report and consultation and guidance at

renewal stage directing interested parties to the website for further information; (x) to note that Fraser Crichton would arrange for information to be clearly displayed in

the garage and for operators and drivers to be made aware of proposals verbally and through the provision of a leaflet when submitting their vehicle for test and would also place information on video screen at reception;

(xi) to note that manufacturers such as Cabs Direct could also have a role to play in

emissions by adapting and providing vehicles to be compliant for use with engines decided by Scottish Government which were emissions compliant;

(xii) to note that the Taxi Trade representatives on the Taxi Liaison Group would welcome

involvement and further participation in proposals for Low Emission Zone as they were developed;

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(xiii) to note that as indicated by Fraser Crichton that the current make-up of the Taxi Fleet was 50/50 emissions compliant;

(xiv) to note that Tom Stirling was looking to secure funding from Transport Scotland to

examine what could be done to improve the flow of traffic in Dundee which may assist with limiting emissions in areas;

(xv) to note that individual local authorities would have the power to determine level of

fines for breach of Low Emission Zones and that this may mean the first offence being at a certain level and increasing fines for successive offences;

(xvi) to note that to date approximately 600 responses to survey had been received and

that a press release had been issued which may generate further submissions; (xvii) to note that in terms of emissions, the Trade had made observations that they

considered that removal of bus stops were contributing to emissions problems and obstructions to flow of traffic due to buses sticking out on to the road and that Tom Stirling indicated he was not aware of issue but would advise City Development of their concern for investigation.

III DATE OF NEXT MEETING The Group noted that the next meeting of the Taxi Liaison Group would be held in due course. Lisa ARCHIBALD and Barry RODGER, Joint Chairs.

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APPENDIX IV At a MEETING of the TAXI LIAISON GROUP held at Dundee on 27th November, 2019. Present:- DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES Kenny McKAIG (Legal Manager), Corporate Services Fraser CRICHTON (Assistant Transport Manager), City Development Barry RODGER (Senior Environmental Compliance Officer), Neighbourhood Services Daniel GARVEN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services Bryan COLEMAN (Licensing Standards Officer), Neighbourhood Services TAXI TRADE REPRESENTATIVES Peter MARR, City Cabs Dundee 505050 Limited Qaiser HABIB, Dundee City Taxi Drivers’ Association Mohammed HASHMI, Dundee City Taxis Ryan TODD, Dundee Electric Taxi Association Graeme STEPHEN, Dundee Taxi Association Shaun OVENSTONE, Dundee Taxi Information Group Shaun BARCLAY, Handy Taxis Willie LEES, RMT (Dundee) Charlie DUTHIE, Tay Taxis John CURRAN, Unite The Union Also in attendance:- Councillor George McIRVINE, Dundee City Council (as an observer). Barry RODGER, in the Chair. I DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Items on agenda at request of Dundee City Council:- (a) VEHICLE TESTING FEES There was submitted a table indicating the proposed increase in taxi and private hire testing fees. Following discussion, the Group agreed to the proposals as detailed and that consideration be given for any proposals in relation to taxi fares to run concurrently on a financial year basis. The Group also noted that the current pass rate for vehicles being presented to the testing centre was that 50% passed first time and the importance of licence holders maintaining their vehicles to a satisfactory standard was highlighted. (b) A5 DRIVER ID CARD Barry Rodger spoke to proposals in relation to the introduction of an A5 driver ID card to be placed in the windscreen area of taxis and private hire vehicles. It was estimated that the cost of introduction would be £5 additional charge on renewal of licence. The benefits and reassurance that display of a driver ID card within a vehicle may offer to members of the public were highlighted. Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that officers would further examine this proposal in relation to potential size of the card, the location within the vehicle, the cost of introduction and whether or not the conditions of licence may need to be amended.

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(c) CCTV IN ALL TAXIS/PRIVATE HIRE CARS The Group agreed to note that, in the absence of representation from Police Scotland, this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Group and that although there was indication from representatives of the Trade that there may be no objections to the compulsory introduction of this, it would be worthwhile looking at whether or not funding could be obtained. II DUNDEE CITY TAXI DRIVERS’ ASSOCIATION Items on agenda at request of Dundee Taxi Driver's Association:- (a) "Electric Wheel Chair Accessible Taxi Licences should be granted to cover the

demand of Disabled people. Rather than keep issuing Private Hire Taxi Operator Licences. Private Hire Licences got to be capped or allowed without any restriction." Graeme Stephen spoke to this item of business. Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that the current demand survey would be submitted to a meeting of the Licensing Committee on 5th December, 2019 and that, following Scottish Government amendment to legislation and guidance on private hires, the following year's survey would also include demand for Private Hire car vehicles.

(b) "Most of Traffic Bollard's concrete base are not visible at all, that is very dangerous for

drivers and public. These must be properly painted and visible with reflector tapes etc." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that it would be helpful for specific instances to be reported to the Council to allow for areas of concern to be highlighted and, in the meantime, the matter raised in relation to Perth Road in front of the Invercarse Hotel would be passed on to City Development for comment.

(c) "Drivers who do not pay their arrears i.e. weekly rent, access or any damages to any

operator, their licences should not be renewed or suspended until they clear off their dues." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that this would be considered a civil matter for recourse through the court. However, it was noted that taxi operators could employ drivers on a day to day basis rather than weekly should they have any concerns about potential non-payment.

(d) "Taxi Liaison Group meeting dates should be fixed annually, either 3 or 4 meetings, if required more can be arranged as on short notice." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that the Senior Licensing and Electoral Services Officer was looking at the potential programme for meetings of the Taxi Liaison Group over 2020 and their frequency commencing with a potential meeting date being established in January 2020.

(e) "Commercial Street could be allowed to use taxis all week same as buses. A&E Ninewells Hospital no entry sign must be allowed to taxis as well." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that this matter would be submitted to City Development for their comment.

(f) "Electric taxis should continue to avail free parking facility in Council's car parking.”

Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that Fraser Crichton would bring forward proposals on the charging structure to a meeting of the Liaison Group to be held in the new year.

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III DUNDEE TAXI ASSOCIATION Items on agenda at request of Dundee Taxi Association:- (a) "TAXI FARES."

Graeme Stephen spoke to the above item and, following discussion, the Group agreed to note the suggestion that taxis should be positioned facing out of the Cowgate at the Farmfoods area if the cycle lane was to be discontinued.

(b) "WE FEEL STILL NOT ENOUGH ENFORCEMENT." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that, should the Trade representatives feel that the current dress code was not stringent enough, representations could be made to the Licensing Committee.

(c) "TIME BEING ALLOWED TO PUT E/V ON WHEN FORMING A COMPANY.” Following discussion, the Group agreed to note the observations in relation to this matter that a vehicle should be obtained before applying for a corporate licence.

IV RMT, DUNDEE Items on agenda at request of RMT, Dundee:- (a) "CAP ON PRIVATE HIRE."

The Group agreed to note that this matter had already been covered.

(b) "lSOS - THERE IS NO POLICING IN THE TRADE. THIS ALSO COULD BE LINKED

TO CCTV." The Group agreed to note that this matter had already been covered.

(c) "EXPLAIN SCHOOL KIDS IN TAXI AND P/H."

Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that taxi drivers could choose to refuse to take a child as a passenger if they were not escorted by an appropriate adult in relation to school contract work.

(d) "VARIATIONS I.E. HAS THIS BEEN REPLACED BY EXEMPTIONS.” Following discussion, the Group agreed to note the legal position that the two types of applications are separate matters dealt with under the Equality Act 2010. An application can be made for either matter depending upon the indiivdual circumstances of the licence holder.

V UNITE THE UNION Items on agenda at request of Unite the Union:- (a) Future Taxis Tariff Reviews "The present system is antiquated and should be replaced with a formula that reflect our actual costings of cars, fuel i.e. Diesel Petrol Gas and Electricity, Servicing, repairs, Tyres etc. If we follow the example of Edinburgh Council and move away from yardage to metres then we could also have a tariff going up in a rounded figure i.e. 5, 10 or 20 pence, it is easier to have a percentage increase if it goes up on a distance in metres.

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If the Trade wish to stay with the yardage system then move away from 1/10 of a mile and lowering this figure this would also allow us to round up or down the fare, the fare doesn’t have to round up or down to an exact mile, it only has to inform the public what the costings are for each yardage the taxi tariff is partitioned into." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that this matter had been covered on the agenda. (b) "It was agreed at an earlier licensing meeting to allow taxi drivers to ask for an

estimated fare prior to commencement of their journey, unfortunately drivers feel that to ask this of a customer is quite embarrassing. Due to a rise in unpaid hires, our members have asked for it to become part of our licensing condition that all taxis display signage of some sort stating that (estimate of fare before journey starts) or alternate wording to that affect. This would show uniformity, this would only be asked of certain passengers and would be a big discouragement and deterrent to the type of passenger who falls into this category." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that Barry Rodger would raise this matter with Lisa Archibald when the new fare charges were proposed to come into place.

(c) "All private hire carrying their company’s logo, phone number or advertising, the word

Private Hire should be underneath in the same size of text or larger than the logo, phone number or advert. These vehicles look more like taxis because of the size of what is being displayed.” Following discussion, the Group agreed to note concerns raised by representatives and that this matter would be brought to the attention of Licensing Standards Officers with Angus Council and also Police Scotland.

(d) "Company and partnership licence to be granted to any taxi operator. If the operator

puts on a vehicle that meets the Low Emission Zone requirements proposed for Dundee the operator should have the same option as an electric vehicle operator." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note the differences between the vehicles as explained by Fraser Crichton.

(e) "Hologram like on the taxi/private hire plate to be part of the new taxi badge to

eradicate fraudulant badges from coming into circultion." Following discussion, the Group agreed to note that Barry Rodger would raise this matter with Lisa Archibald.

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At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 5th March, 2020. Present:-

Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES

Willie SAWERS Kevin KEENAN Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Helen WRIGHT Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS

John ALEXANDER Steven ROME Michael MARRA Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS George McIRVINE Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Richard McCREADY Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Margaret RICHARDSON Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Donald HAY Ken LYNN Charlie MALONE Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Craig DUNCAN Bailie Willie SAWERS, Depute Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 24th February, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillors Dawson and Marra and Bailie Roberts declared a non-financial interest in Article II by virtue of being Council representatives on Leisure & Culture Dundee. II REVENUE BUDGET AND COUNCIL TAX 2020/2021 The Committee agreed to hear deputations in respect of the above and after the deputations had put forward their cases and answered questions from members of the Committee they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew. Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 24th February, 2020, wherein the procedures for setting the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget and Council Tax were agreed. The Committee had before them the following:- (a) Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2020/2021 - Report No 109-2020 by the Executive

Director of Corporate Services; (b) Letter dated 27th February, 2020 by the Head of Democratic and Legal Services

regarding voting restrictions in terms of Section 112 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992; and

(c) Provisional Revenue Budget 2020/2023 and the Review of Charges 2020/2021 -

Report No 110-2020. After considering Report No 109-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Bailie Sawers, seconded by Councillor Short, moved that the Committee:-

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(i) notes the contents of Report 109-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate

Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2021, as contained in the Provisional 2020/2023 Revenue Budget Volume;

(ii) approves the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject

to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (iv) and (v) below; (iii) approves the 2020/2021 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges

document totalling £420,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume; (iv) approves the budget savings totalling £6,266,000 as shown in Appendix 1 appended

hereto; (v) approves the additional expenditure totalling £1,312,000 as shown in Appendix 1

appended hereto; (vi) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2020/2021 as detailed in Appendix 2

appended hereto; (vii) approves that the 2020/2021 Band D Council Tax be increased to £1,379 and the

Council Tax for each band be set as follows:-

2020/2021 Council Tax Per Band Council Tax Band Factor 2020/2021 Council Tax

£ A 240/360 919.33 B 280/360 1,072.56 C 320/360 1,225.78 D 360/360 1,379.00 E 473/360 1,811.85 F 585/360 2,240.88 G 705/360 2,700.54 H 882/360 3,378.55

As an amendment, Bailie Keenan, seconded by Councillor Cruickshank, moved that the Committee:- (viii) notes the contents of Report 109-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate


(ix) approves the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject

to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (x), (xi) and (xii) below; (x) approves the 2020/2021 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges

document totalling £420,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume, subject to the following adjustments: Neighbourhood Services - remove proposed increases in Burial Ground charges resulting in a reduction in income of £30,500. resulting in a reduction in income for Council Tax purposes of £30,500 and a revised total for Review of Charges of £389,500.

(xi) approves the budget savings totalling £6,008,000 as shown in Appendix 3 appended

hereto;

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(xii) approves the additional expenditure totalling £1,023,000 as shown in Appendix 3 appended hereto;

(xiii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2020/2021 as detailed in Appendix 4

appended hereto; and (xiv) approves that the 2020/2021 Band D Council Tax be increased to £1,379 and the



£ A 240/360 919.33 B 280/360 1,072.56 C 320/360 1,225.78 D 360/360 1,379.00 E 473/360 1,811.85 F 585/360 2,240.88 G 705/360 2,700.54 H 882/360 3,378.55

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillor Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Ross, Short and Smith (15); and for the amendment - Bailies Keenan and Wright and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra and Richardson (8) - Bailies Scott and Macpherson and Councillors Hay, Scott and Duncan declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried. As a further amendment, Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hay, moved that the Committee:- (xv) notes the contents of Report 109-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate


(xvi) approves the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject

to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (xviii) and (xix) below; (xvii) approves the 2020/2021 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges

document totalling £420,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume; (xviii) approves the budget savings totalling £6,952,000 as shown in Appendix 5 appended

hereto; (xix) approves the additional expenditure totalling £1,025,000 as shown in Appendix 5

appended hereto; (xx) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2020/2021, as detailed in Appendix 6

appended hereto; and

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(xxi) approves that the 2020/2021 Band D Council Tax be increased to £1,355 and the



£ A 240/360 903.33 B 280/360 1,053.89 C 320/360 1,204.44 D 360/360 1,355.00 E 473/360 1,780.32 F 585/360 2,201.88 G 705/360 2,653.54 H 882/360 3,319.75

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Ross, Short and Smith (15); and for the amendment - Bailie Scott and Councillors Hay and Scott (3) - Bailies Keenan and Wright and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra and Richardson declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried. As a further amendment, Bailie Macpherson, seconded by Councillor Duncan, moved that the Committee:- (xxii) notes the contents of Report 109-2020 by the Executive Director of Corporate

Services, together with the estimates of revenue expenditure for the year from 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2021, as contained in the Provisional 2020/2023 Revenue Budget Volume.

(xxiii) approves the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget as detailed in the Budget Volume, subject

to the adjustments outlined in paragraphs (xxiv), (xxv) and (xxvi) below. (xxiv) approves the 2020/2021 Review of Charges as detailed in the Review of Charges

document totalling £420,000 which is already included in the Budget Volume, subject to the following adjustments: City Development - remove the following proposed increases in charges: Off-Street Parking at Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, Fort Street, Hilltown West, South Tay Street and Hunter Street (North and South), resulting in a reduction in income of £24,000. City Development - remove all charges from the following car parks, pending outcome of consultation on and introduction of residents’ parking scheme: Roseangle, Pennycook Lane, Miller's Wynd, Mid Wynd, Bellfield Street (North), Ryehill Lane and Union Place (North), resulting in a reduction in income of £55,000. Neighbourhood Services - remove proposed increases in Burial Ground charges resulting in a reduction in income of £30,500. Neighbourhood Services - reduce proposed increases in Lets of Other Facilities charges resulting in a reduction in income of £2,150. Neighbourhood Services - reduce proposed increases in Countryside Rangers Service charges resulting in a reduction in income of £100. Neighbourhood Services - reduce proposed increases in Special Collections charges resulting in a reduction in income of £12,500.

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Neighbourhood Services - reduce proposed increases in Lets of Community Centres charges resulting in a reduction in income of £3,250. All of the above resulting in a reduction in income for Council Tax purposes of £127,500 and a revised total for Review of Charges of £292,500;

(xxv) approves the budget savings totalling £6,655,000 as shown in Appendix 7 appended

hereto; (xxvi) approves the additional expenditure totalling £812,000 as shown in Appendix 7

appended hereto; (xxvii) approves the calculation of the Council Tax for 2020/2021, as detailed in Appendix 8

appended hereto; and (xxviii) approves that the 2020/2021 Band D Council Tax be increased to £1,360 and the



£ A 240/360 906.67 B 280/360 1,057.78 C 320/360 1,208.89 D 360/360 1,360.00 E 473/360 1,786.89 F 585/360 2,210.00 G 705/360 2,663.33 H 882/360 3,332.00

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailie Sawers, Lord Provost Borthwick, Depute Lord Provost Campbell, Bailie Roberts and Councillors Alexander, Cordell, Dawson, Flynn, Hunter, Lynn, Rendall, Rome, Ross, Short and Smith (15); and for the amendment - Bailie Macpherson and Councillor Duncan (2) - Bailies Keenan, Wright and Scott and Councillors Cruickshank, McCready, McIrvine, Malone, Marra, Richardson, Scott and Hay declining to vote - whereupon the motion was declared carried and became the finding of the meeting. Willie SAWERS, Depute Convener.

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APPENDIX 1

ADMINISTRATION GROUP

SERVICE/SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES PROPOSAL

2020/2021

£000

Children and Families 1. Changes to the Deployment of School Crossing Patrollers (see report 106-

2020) It is proposed that the SCP Service operates strictly to Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) criteria for SCP points both at school start/end and lunchtime crossings and that any points that do not meet this criteria are removed from August 2020. (Proposal deleted).

2. Third Party Project and Grant Funding - 2020/2021 (see report 103-2020)

Approval is sought for the proposed funding allocations by the Children and Families Service to a range of organisations and projects for the financial years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022.

3. Staffing Structure Review and Devolved School Management (see report

104-2020) Savings are proposed for financial year 2020/2021 regarding staff structure review and associated budgets, with full year savings being delivered in 2021/2022 of £750,000.

4. Children’s Houses (see report 105-2020)

It is proposed to introduce 2 waking nights in the Council's 5 Children's Houses in order to further build local placement capacity for care experienced young people; strengthen children protection and health and safety arrangements in the houses. This work will commence in 2020/2021 and will anticipated to deliver a full year saving in 2021/2022 of £575,000.

5. Special Education

The Special Education sector covers Kingspark, central services to support pupils with all ASN including multiple and complex needs and Learning and Care assistants deployed to schools to support young people with complex needs who attend mainstream schools. Finance for this sector also includes the costs of all schools with Enhanced Provisions. Dundee City Council has a statutory responsibility to assess and make provision for children’s additional support needs (ASN) under the Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act, 2004 (amended 2009; 2018). In addition it has duties under the Equalities Act (2010) in relation to children and young people with protected characteristics including disabilities. Within the special sector it is proposed that a review is undertaken in 2020/2021. This review will be carried out in conjunction with Head Teachers and stakeholders.

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150

234

200 0

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Budgets Delegated to Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership 1. Budget Allocation 2020/2021

The final budget allocation to DHSCP for 2019/2020 is £77.3m, after all new monies and other budget transfers have been recognised. The total provisional budget allocation to DHSCP for 2020/2021 is £78.9m. In addition, £2.8m of new monies are held in central contingencies. It is proposed to pass over the new monies of £2.8m and then to reduce the budget by £1.6m giving a 2020/2021 budget of £80.1m.

1,640

City Development 1. Corporate Property - Review of Cleaning Regime

The current level of cleaning costs across the Council and L&CD portfolio require to be reviewed to ensure the most effective programme is in place for cleaning each facility. An appropriate proposal is being developed through a joint corporate working group with Tayside Contracts, reviewing the delivery of cleaning for the Council and L&CD facilities to achieve a 5% saving to current costs of £40k per annum.

2. Cease Any Grants for Dundee Development and Overseas Marketing and

Development There is limited uptake for these grant schemes which means that the economic impact, in terms of the number of companies supported will be limited. There are alternative sources of funding (loans) available to support companies in the form of the local government funded Business Loans Scotland scheme, Small Business Finance Dundee (SBFD) and the relaunched Michelin Development Fund. In common with other local authorities in Scotland, Dundee has moved towards encouraging uptake of loan rather than grant funding.

3. Roads Maintenance Partnership

The current level of revenue expenditure across the Dundee road network through the Road Maintenance Partnership is to be reviewed to deliver revenue savings. Revenue budget savings to current costs of £50k per annum (circa 6.8% of current revenue budget) are proposed.

4. Cease Financial Support for Subsidised Bus Routes That Terminate Outwith

Dundee DCC has historically made a financial contribution of £15k per annum to Angus Council to support cross boundary bus services. These are non-commercial services linking villages in south Angus with Dundee City Centre. This is a general contribution towards the cross boundary services. Passengers who have a journey entirely within the Dundee City boundary could be expected to use an alternate service within the city.

5. Review Shopmobility Funding

DCC makes a grant payment of £14,350 per annum to support the city’s Shopmobility service. This is funded from the Parking budget (£3k) and the Economic Development budget (£11k). Shopmobility Dundee operates from the Overgate Centre and is part of a nationwide network/franchise of Shopmobility services that seek to support disabled shoppers by providing mobility aids such as wheelchairs and scooters. There has been a gradual decline in demand for this service over many years. It is recommended that DCC reduce its annual grant by 50% and proposes to the Shopmobility Board that it requires to increase its revenue from other sources - including donations and membership fees.

40

20

50

15 7

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Neighbourhood Services 1. Review of Third Party Payments - Communities (see report 92-2020)

Agreement is sought for the Third Party Payment between Dundee City Council and the newly formed Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA) for the services specifically provided on behalf of Neighbourhood Services.

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2. Review of Third Party Payments - Community Safety (see report 95-2020) Agreement is sought for the changes to Third Party Payments administered by the Community Safety and Protection division of Neighbourhood Services.

3. Bowling Green Provision in Dundee (see report 98-2020)

It is proposed that relevant stakeholders are engaged in identifying alternative uses or funding models for Dundee City Council’s 5 remaining municipal bowling green sites.

4. Review of Glasshouse and Nursery Facility, Including Hanging Basket and

Barrier Planter Provision (see report 101-2020) It is proposed that budget savings are made through the discontinuation of the in-house supply of plants, shrubs and tree materials at the plant nursery and glasshouse facility within Camperdown Country Park. In addition, the proposal includes the discontinuation of the provision of city wide hanging baskets and barrier planters.

5. Revised Frequency of Collection for Residual Waste (see report 102-2020)

Approval is sought for the introduction of a revised frequency for residual waste collections during the financial year 2021/2022.

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79 0

Chief Executive 1. Grant Funding for Cultural Organisations - 2020/2021 (see report 83-2020)

Approval is sought for the proposed funding allocations to a number of cultural organisations for the financial year 2020/2021.

2. Community Regeneration Funding for 2020/2021 (see report 96-2020)

Approval is sought for the proposed funding allocation to the Dundee Partnership Community Regeneration Fund (DPCRF) for financial year 2020/2021. The allocation of the funding is informed by the 15% most deprived zones identified in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020 (SIMD2020). To reduce the impacts of the redistribution in the short-term, phasing of the changes will mainly be phased in over two years.

3. Dundee Partnership Project Funding - 2020/2021 (see report 97-2020)

Approval is sought for the proposed funding allocations to Dundee Partnership projects for the financial year 2020/2021.

57

54

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Leisure and Culture Dundee 1. Management Fee 2020/2021

It is proposed that LACD should receive an increase in management fee of £100,000 for 2020/2021 when compared to the 2019/2020 management fee. An amount of £338,000 is currently included in the provisional 2020/2021 revenue budget to cover the estimated cost of the 2020 pay award for LACD staff. In light of the £100,000 increase, savings of £238,000 can now be taken. The savings that LACD will have to make will, as far as possible, be found from a combination of actions including structural reviews, VER, VR and vacancy

238

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turnover management to help reduce the net staffing count. Further, a range of options have been provided to the Council which will provide the basis of discussions for future potential savings. These include the redesign of library services, which will, in partnership with the Council, give consideration to Community Hub developments, alongside a review of historic properties to ensure future sustainability. In addition, the master plans for Caird Park and Camperdown Park will continue to be developed.

Corporate Services 1. Prepayment of Employer Contributions to Pension Fund (see report 100-

2020) It is proposed to prepay a significant element of the employer contributions due to the Tayside Pension Fund in 2020/2021 and thereafter, thereby generating a recurring revenue saving of £250,000 per annum.

2. Discretionary Housing Payments (see report 107-2020)

It is proposed to reduce the General Fund Contribution to the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Fund by £100,000 in 2020/2021. A further £250,000 has been added to the Local Authority Tenant Hardship Fund from the Housing Revenue Account in financial year 2020/2021.

250

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Corporate Items 1. Interest During Construction

It is proposed to change existing accounting policies to enable the Council to capitalise borrowing costs on qualifying assets during their construction. The Council does not currently capitalise any borrowing costs, rather they are expensed in the year incurred. Relevant accounting guidance allows capitalisation in certain circumstances. Adopting a policy of capitalisation in appropriate circumstances would generate a revenue budget saving. This would deliver a gross saving of £280,000 per annum, reducing by £15,000 per annum from 2021/2022 onwards.

2. Release DERL Warranty Amount

In light of the current position, it would be possible to release fully the provision set-aside without introducing an unacceptable level of risk.

3. ICT Refresh Postponed

Provision is included in the Capital Plan to enable schools to refresh ICT equipment annually to provide the core equipment they require to deliver the curriculum. The refresh was set up on the basis of a 5 year replacement cycle. This has been based on a distribution of £460k per year to schools with £100k being retained for central infrastructure (£560k total). It is proposed that the ICT refresh should be postponed for 2020/2021, thereby generating a capital saving of £560k. An equivalent amount of capital works/purchases would be transferred from the Revenue Budget to the Capital Plan, thereby generating a revenue saving of £560k.

4. Establishment Savings

There will be a number of methods used which will assist the Council to reduce its headcount over the coming financial year(s). The main methods will be to re-launch a targeted and ongoing Voluntary Early Retirement/Voluntary Redundancy exercise. In addition, the continuation of a robust approach to the filling of vacancies is and will continue to result in the non-filling of some posts, which will result in ongoing financial savings. Linked to C2022, there are 2 main projects which will help transform the way that we work, namely the Mobile and Digital Workforce and the Workforce of the Future. Both of these projects will focus on

280

1,750

560

250

41

succession planning, service redesign, the development of digital techniques and how we work in a more efficient and effective way, all of which will help us reduce headcount overall. Savings of £250,000 are being assumed for 2020/2021 with a full year effect of £1,000,000 being assumed for 2021/2022.

5. C2022 Savings It is proposed that further budget savings are generated from the Council’s C2022 Transformation Programme. The savings will be generated from ongoing and new initiatives such as charging, concessions and commercialisation, 365 Schools and Procurement and Commissioning. Work is being undertaken in all of these areas by relevant services leads. The estimated saving is £100,000 in 2020/2021 and £250,000 in a full financial year.

100

Total Savings and Efficiencies Proposals

6,266

ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE PROPOSALS

2020/2021

£000

Contingencies 1. Additional Contribution to General Contingency

It is proposed to increase the General Contingency by £712,000 in light of the projected overspend against the 2019/2020 Revenue Budget and the continuing cost pressures in Scientific Services.

2. Drugs and Mental Health Funding

It is proposed to provide £500k within the 2020/2021 revenue budget to the Dundee Partnership to support the delivery of the action plans in response to the Dundee Drugs Commission and the Independent Mental Health Inquiry. This funding demonstrates the Council’s commitment to providing additional resources to support improving health and well-being outcomes for our citizens. The Chief Executive is remitted to bring forward a report detailing proposals.

3. Fairness Commission Funding

It is proposed to provide £100k within the 2020/2021 Revenue Budget to support the recommendations contained within the Fairness Commission Action Plans. This funding will be targeted across the City using the 2020 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) data.

712

500

100

42

Total Additional Expenditure Proposals

1,312

Total Savings and Efficiencies Proposals less Additional Expenditure Proposals

4,954

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APPENDIX 2

ADMINISTRATION GROUP COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2020/2021 2020/2021

£000

Provisional Revenue Budget per Volume 370,888

Less Budget Savings (per Appendix 1) (6,266)

Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix 1) 1,312

Add Provision for Additional Council Tax Reductions (required in light of proposed Council Tax increase)

634

Revised Revenue Budget 366,568

Less General Revenue Funding/Non-Domestic Rates (296,898)

69,670 Less Amount to be Met from Balances 0

AMOUNT TO BE MET FROM COUNCIL TAX 69,670

Council Tax Base (Band D Equivalent) 52,192

Less Provision for Non-Collection (3.2%) (1,670)

ADJUSTED COUNCIL TAX BASE 50,522

COUNCIL TAX (BAND D) £1,379

Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax £63

% Year-on-Year Increase in Council Tax 4.8%

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List of Budget Savings Reports Report No 106-2020 - Children and Families 1: Changes to the Deployment of School Crossing Patrollers. (Proposal deleted). Report No 103-2020 - Children and Families 2: Third Party Project and Grant Funding - 2020/2021. Report No 104-2020 - Children and Families 3: Staffing Structure Review and Devolved School Management. Report No 105-2020 - Children and Families 4: Children’s Houses. Report No 92-2020 - Neighbourhood Services 1: Review of Third Party Payments - Communities. Report No 95-2020 - Neighbourhood Services 2: Review of Third Party Payments - Community Safety. Report No 98-2020 - Neighbourhood Services 3: Bowling Green Provision in Dundee. Report No 101-2020 - Neighbourhood Services 4: Review of Glasshouse and Nursery Facility, Including Hanging Basket and Barrier Planter Provision. Report No 102-2020 - Neighbourhood Services 5: Revised Frequency of Collection for Residual Waste. Report No 83-2020 - Chief Executive 1: Grant Funding for Cultural Organisations - 2020/2021. Report No 96-2020 - Chief Executive 2: Dundee Partnership Community Regeneration Funding for 2020/2021. Report No 97-2020 - Chief Executive 3: Dundee Partnership Project Funding 2020/2021. Report No 100-2020 - Corporate Services 1: Prepayment of Employers Contributions to Pension Fund. Report No 107-2020 - Corporate Services 2: Discretionary Housing Payments.

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APPENDIX 3

LABOUR GROUP


2020/2021

£000


2020) Saving not taken


Saving not taken 3. Staffing Structure Review and Devolved School Management (see report 104-





Saving not taken

200


The final budget allocation to DHSCP for 2019/2020 is £77.3m, after all new monies and other budget transfers have been recognised. The total provisional budget allocation to DHSCP for 2020/2021 is £78.9m. In addition, £2.8m of new monies are held in central contingencies. It is proposed to pass over the new monies of £2.8m and then to reduce the budget by £0.8m giving a 2020/2021 budget of £80.9m. Whilst recognising as do COSLA, that the funding for Local Government has been inadequate, Dundee Labour Group wish to add an additional £800k replacing almost 50% of the Administration's proposed cuts to the Health & Social Care Partnership. Within this proposed Budget, we would propose to see an amount targeted at reducing hospital readmissions and issues around trips and falls in the City allowing Social Care Workers to spend more time supporting individuals in their own home.

840

46






The current level of revenue expenditure across the Dundee road network through the Road Maintenance Partnership is to be reviewed to deliver revenue savings. Revenue budget savings to current costs of £50k per annum (circa 6.8% of current revenue budget) are proposed.

4. Cease Financial Support for Subsidised Bus Routes That Terminate Outwith



Saving not taken

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20

50

15



2. Review of Third Party Payments - Community Safety (see report 95-2020)

Saving not taken

3. Bowling Green Provision in Dundee (see report 98-2020) Saving not taken

4. Review of Glasshouse and Nursery Facility, Including Hanging Basket and Barrier Planter Provision (see report 101-2020) It is proposed that budget savings are made through the discontinuation of the in-house supply of plants, shrubs and tree materials at the plant nursery and glasshouse facility within Camperdown Country Park. In addition, the proposal includes the discontinuation of the provision of city wide hanging baskets and barrier planters.

47

79

47


Saving not taken




Saving not taken 3. Dundee Partnership Project Funding - 2020/2021 (see report 97-2020)


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30


It is proposed that LACD should receive an increase in management fee of £100,000 for 2020/2021 when compared to the 2019/2020 management fee. An amount of £338,000 is currently included in the provisional 2020/2021 revenue budget to cover the estimated cost of the 2020 pay award for LACD staff. In light of the £100,000 increase, savings of £238,000 can now be taken. The savings that LACD will have to make will, as far as possible, be found from a combination of actions including structural reviews, VER, VR and vacancy turnover management to help reduce the net staffing count. Further, a range of options have been provided to the Council which will provide the basis of discussions for future potential savings. These include the redesign of library services, which will, in partnership with the Council, give consideration to Community Hub developments, alongside a review of historic properties to ensure future sustainability. In addition, the master plans for Caird Park and Camperdown Park will continue to be developed.

238

Corporate Services 1. Prepayment of Employer Contributions to Pension Fund (see report 100-

2020) It is proposed to prepay a significant element of the employer contributions due to the Tayside Pension Fund in 2020/2021 and thereafter, thereby generating a recurring revenue saving of £250,000 per annum.

2. Discretionary Housing Payments (see report 107-2020)

Saving not taken

250

48








There will be a number of methods used which will assist the Council to reduce its headcount over the coming financial year(s). The main methods will be to re-launch a targeted and ongoing Voluntary Early Retirement/Voluntary Redundancy exercise. In addition, the continuation of a robust approach to the filling of vacancies is and will continue to result in the non-filling of some posts, which will result in ongoing financial savings. Linked to C2022, there are 2 main projects which will help transform the way that we work, namely the Mobile and Digital Workforce and the Workforce of the Future. Both of these projects will focus on succession planning, service redesign, the development of digital techniques and how we work in a more efficient and effective way, all of which will help us reduce headcount overall. Savings of £250,000 are being assumed for 2020/2021 with a full year effect of £1,000,000 being assumed for 2021/2022.

5. C2022 Savings

It is proposed that further budget savings are generated from the Council’s C2022 Transformation Programme. The savings will be generated from ongoing and new initiatives such as charging, concessions and commercialisation, 365 Schools and Procurement and Commissioning. Work is being undertaken in all of these areas by relevant services leads. The estimated saving is £100,000 in 2020/2021 and £250,000 in a full financial year.

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1,750

560

250

100

Various Page Budget Heading 44 Police Analysts £25k 55 Training £169k 55 Conferences £30k 63 Construction Surpluses £200k Various Hospitality £28k n/a Contribution from Renewal & Repair Fund £500k n/a Contribution from Insurance Fund £250k

1,202

Total Savings and Efficiencies Proposals 6,008

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2020/2021

£000



2. Drugs and Mental Health Funding It is proposed to provide £500k recurring funding within the 2020/2021 revenue budget to support the action plans in response to the Dundee Drugs Commission and the Independent Mental Health Inquiry. £378k of these new monies will be to provide 5 permanent Nurse Practitioners as detailed in a report to the Alcohol and Drug Partnership - Capacity in Integrated Substance Misuse Services and to establish 5 permanent Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The Chief Executive is remitted to bring forward a report detailing proposals on the balance of funding of £122k.

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Capital Financing Costs 1. Revenue To Support £4.2m Capital Expenditure On Schools IT Equipment

This proposal seeks to further modernise the IT infrastructure in schools to improve learning and digital skills within Primary and Secondary Schools, by providing children and young people with a tablet device. Revenue expenditure of £211k would finance Capital Spend of £4.2m in 2020/2021 with additional revenue required in 2021/2022 to support capital spend rising to an overall programme cost of £12m. It is proposed to remit the Executive Directors of Corporate Services and Children and Families to develop proposals and report back to the relevant Committee.

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1,023


4,985

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APPENDIX 4

LABOUR GROUP COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2020/2021 2020/2021

£000


Add Review of Charges Adjustment 31




634


Less General Revenue Funding/Non-Domestic Rates (296,898) 69,670

Less Amount to be Met from Balances 0








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APPENDIX 5

CONSERVATIVE GROUP


2020/2021

£000





3. Staffing Structure Review and Devolved School Management (see report 104-






150

200 0

Budgets Delegated to Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership 1. Budget Allocation 2020/2021


1,640

52






Saving not taken 4. Cease Financial Support for Subsidised Bus Routes That Terminate Outwith




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20

15 7




Agreement is sought for the changes to Third Party Payments administered by the Community Safety and Protection division of Neighbourhood Services.

Exclude Community Safety Initiatives

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115

-32

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3. Bowling Green Provision in Dundee (see report 98-2020) Saving not taken


Barrier Planter Provision (see report 101-2020) It is proposed that budget savings are made through the discontinuation of the in-house supply of plants, shrubs and tree materials at the plant nursery and glasshouse facility within Camperdown Country Park. In addition, the proposal includes the discontinuation of the provision of city wide hanging baskets and barrier planters. Exclude Hanging Baskets and Barrier Planter Provision

5. Revised Frequency of Collection for Residual Waste (see report 102-2020) Approval is sought for the introduction of a revised frequency for residual waste collections during the financial year 2021/2022.

79

-6 0






57

30



238

Corporate Services 1. Prepayment of Employer Contributions to Pension Fund (see report 100-2020)

It is proposed to prepay a significant element of the employer contributions due to the Tayside Pension Fund in 2020/2021 and thereafter, thereby generating a recurring revenue saving of £250,000 per annum.

250

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2. Discretionary Housing Payments (see report 107-2020) It is proposed to reduce the General Fund Contribution to the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Fund by £100,000 in 2020/2021. A further £250,000 has been added to the Local Authority Tenant Hardship Fund from the Housing Revenue Account in financial year 2020/2021.

100









5. C2022 Savings


280

1,750

560

250

100

55

Various Page Budget Heading 37 Vehicles & Equipment £10k 37 Fuel £38k 37 Hires £20k 37 Second Civic Vehicle £7.3k 43 Services £5k 45 Equipment & Furniture £5k 55 Training £40k 55 Conferences £10k 56 Alcohol Purchases £4.3k 58 Equipment & Furniture £5k 58 Printing & Stationery £15k 58 Postages £20k 60 Bank Charges £40k 63 Construction Surpluses £200k Various Hospitality £27.5k n/a Contribution from Renewal & Repair Fund £405k n/a Contribution from Insurance Fund £210k

1,062


6,952


2020/2021

£000





500

500

Capital Financing Costs 1. Revenue To Support £500k Capital Expenditure On Roads/Pavements

It is proposed to increase the 2020/2021 capital budget on roads/pavements by £500,000.

25


1,025


5,927

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APPENDIX 6

CONSERVATIVE GROUP COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2020/2021 2020/2021

£000





394











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APPENDIX 7

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GROUP


2020/2021

£000





3. Staffing Structure Review and Devolved School Management (see report 104-

2020) Savings are proposed for financial year 2020/2021 regarding staff structure review and associated budgets, with full year savings being delivered in 2021/2022 of £750,000. Reduction in proposed saving





150

234

-74

200 0



1,640

58






Saving not taken 4. Cease Financial Support for Subsidised Bus Routes That Terminate Outwith




40

20

15 7




Agreement is sought for the changes to Third Party Payments administered by the Community Safety and Protection division of Neighbourhood Services.

47

115

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3. Bowling Green Provision in Dundee (see report 98-2020)

Saving not taken


Barrier Planter Provision (see report 101-2020) Saving not taken


Approval is sought for the introduction of a revised frequency for residual waste collections during the financial year 2021/2022. Saving not taken






57

30



238

Corporate Services 1. Prepayment of Employer Contributions to Pension Fund (see report 100-2020)

It is proposed to prepay a significant element of the employer contributions due to the Tayside Pension Fund in 2020/2021 and thereafter, thereby generating a recurring revenue saving of £250,000 per annum.

2. Discretionary Housing Payments (see report 107-2020) It is proposed to reduce the General Fund Contribution to the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Fund by £100,000 in 2020/2021. A further £250,000 has been added to the Local Authority Tenant Hardship Fund from the Housing Revenue Account in financial year 2020/2021.

250

100

60





3. ICT Refresh Postponed Provision is included in the Capital Plan to enable schools to refresh ICT equipment annually to provide the core equipment they require to deliver the curriculum. The refresh was set up on the basis of a 5 year replacement cycle. This has been based on a distribution of £460k per year to schools with £100k being retained for central infrastructure (£560k total). It is proposed that the ICT refresh should be postponed for 2020/2021, thereby generating a capital saving of £560k. An equivalent amount of capital works/purchases would be transferred from the Revenue Budget to the Capital Plan, thereby generating a revenue saving of £560k.



5. C2022 Savings


280

1,750

560

250

100

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Various Page Budget Heading 9 Repairs & Maintenance £16k 9 Upkeep of Grounds £2k 9 Cleaning Costs £9k 9 Equipment & Furniture £20k 9 Printing & Stationery £10k 10 Repairs & Maintenance £6k 10 Upkeep of Grounds £10k 10 Cleaning Costs £10k 10 Equipment & Furniture £20k 10 Books & Materials £10k 10 Postages £5k 10 Facilities Services £14k 11 Upkeep of Grounds £10k 11 Cleaning Costs £10k 11 Postages £2k 11 Car Allowances £1k 11 Facilities Services £10k 13 Equipment & Furniture £10k 13 Books & Materials £5k 13 Car Allowances £9k 13 Payments to Other Orgs £10k 14 Equipment & Furniture £5k 16 Equipment & Furniture £3k 16 Printing & Stationery £4k 16 Postages £2k 16 Other Supplies & Services £12k 16 Travel & Subsistence £5k 16 Payments to Organisations £6k 18 Postages £1k 27 Structural/Cyclical Maintenance £9k 34 Repairs & Maintenance £10k 34 Cleaning Costs £25k 34 Equipment & Furniture £2k 41 Equipment & Furniture £1k 41 Books & Educational Materials £1k 41 Services £5k 43 Equipment & Furniture £1k 43 Professional & Consultancy Fees £20k 43 Services £15k 43 Payments to Other Bodies £1k 44 Equipment & Furniture £13k 44 Clothing, Uniforms & Laundry £2k 44 Other Supplies & Services £4k 45 Equipment & Furniture £5k 45 Services £6k 47 Materials & Consumables £5k 51 Adverts, Publicity £50k 55 Equipment & Furniture £1k 55 Books & Educational Materials £1k 55 Printing & Stationery £1k 55 Other Supplies & Services £4k 56 Equipment & Furniture £10k 56 Maintenance Equipment £2k 58 Equipment & Furniture £20k 58 Materials & Consumables £1k

646

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58 Printing & Stationery £10k 58 Services £15k 37 Second Civic Vehicle £7.3k 51 Annual Consumer Survey (move to 3 yearly) £16.3k 55 Training £83k 56 Alcohol Purchases £4.3k Various Hospitality £27.8k Various Increased Recharges to Joint Boards for Professional Services £30k


6,655

63


2020/2021

£000





312

500


812


5,843

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APPENDIX 8

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GROUP COUNCIL TAX CALCULATION 2020/2021 2020/2021

£000


Add Review of Charges Adjustment 127


Add Additional Expenditure (per Appendix 1) 812


445











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At a MEETING of the CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th March, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Helen WRIGHT Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Steven ROME George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Philip SCOTT Anne RENDALL Charlie MALONE Craig DUNCAN Michael MARRA External members for Articles I to IV Miss K MANDS, Church of Scotland Representative Ms M LECK, Roman Catholic Church Representative Mr M CHOHAN, 3rd Church Representative Ms J BARCLAY, Teacher Representative Mr J ANDERSON-McGUINNESS, Parent Representative Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST Councillor Alexander declared a non-financial interest in Article IV by virtue of a family member being in the employment of the Early Years Service. II RETAINING RESERVED PLACES IN SCHOOLS 2020/2021 On a reference to Article V of the minute of meeting of the Education Committee of 19th February, 2001, there was submitted Report No 85-2020 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service reporting the requirement to review the allocation of retained places on an annual basis and proposing the allocation for session 2020/2021. The Committee agreed to approve the proposals to reserve places in schools as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and noted below:-

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School Allocation of Reserved Places

2019/20

Total No of Places 2019/20

Allocation of Reserved Places 2020/21

Total No of Places 2020/21

Ancrum 3 at P1 3 3 at P1 3

Barnhill PS 3 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter

9 3 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter

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Blackness PS 3 at P1 3 3 at P1 3

Claypotts Castle PS 2 at P1 2 2 at P1 2

Clepington PS 4 at P1 4 4 at P1 4

Craigowl PS 5 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter


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Downfield PS 3 at P1 3 3 at P1 3

Eastern PS 3 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter


9

Fintry PS 2 at P1 2 2 at P1 2

Forthill PS 5 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter


11

St Joseph’s RC PS 3 at P1 3 3 at P1 3

St Mary’s RC PS 2 at P1 2 2 at P1 2

SS Peter & Paul RC PS 2 at P1 2 2 at P1 2

Victoria Park PS 3 at P1 3 3 at P1 3

Grove Academy 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12

Harris Academy 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12

Morgan Academy 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12

St John's HS 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12 4 in S1, S2 and S3 12

III CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE (CfE) ATTAINMENT LEVELS AND SCOTTISH

QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SQA) ATTAINMENT UPDATE There was submitted Report No 47-2020 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service informing the Committee of the progress and attainment of Dundee’s pupils in relation to Curriculum for Excellence and the SQA results achieved in 2019. CfE Teacher Judgements were based on returns submitted to the Scottish Government in August 2019 and published in December 2019. Senior phase attainment data for S4 to S6 school leavers in academic session 2018/2019 had been extracted from the National Insight Senior Phase Benchmarking Tool. The Committee noted the content of the report and the improvement in outcomes for children and young people. IV EXPANSION OF EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE ENTITLEMENT TO 1140

HOURS On a reference to Article IV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 13th May, 2019, there was submitted Report No 88-2020 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service providing an update regarding the planned expansion of Early Learning and Childcare from 600 hours to 1140 hours by August 2020. The Committee:- (i) noted the content of the updated progress report including feedback detailed in

Appendix 1 of the report; and (ii) remitted the Executive Director of Children and Families Service to bring a further

report on progress of the implementation to this Committee in 12 months’ time. At this juncture, external members of the Committee departed.

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V SCOTTISH CARE LEAVERS COVENANT AND CONTINUING CARE PAYMENT UPDATE

On a reference to Article VII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th January, 2019, there was submitted Report No 46-2020 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service providing a 12 month update on local progress made in implementing the six pillars of the Scottish Care Leavers Covenant. This included an update on progress in implementing the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 relating to Continuing Care. The Committee:- (i) noted the content of the report and continued progress made in the implementation of

the Care Leavers Covenant and improving outcomes for Care Leavers; and (ii) instructed the Executive Director of Children and Families Service to provide a further

update on the Care Leavers Covenant in 12 months' time. Stewart HUNTER, Convener.

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At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th March, 2020. Present:- Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL BAILIES Willie SAWERS Helen WRIGHT Derek J SCOTT Christina ROBERTS Fraser MACPHERSON COUNCILLORS John ALEXANDER Anne RENDALL George McIRVINE Kevin CORDELL Alan ROSS Richard McCREADY Will DAWSON Lynne SHORT Margaret RICHARDSON Mark FLYNN Roisin SMITH Donald HAY Stewart HUNTER Georgia CRUICKSHANK Philip SCOTT Steven ROME Charlie MALONE Craig DUNCAN Michael MARRA Councillor Alan ROSS, Convener, in the Chair. The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th January, 2020 was held as read. Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated. I DECLARATION OF INTEREST Depute Lord Provost Campbell declared a non-financial interest in Article III by virtue of a family member being employed at Fintry Primary School. II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 – STREET NAMES – NEW

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT SITE OF FORMER STEWARTS, MID CRAIGIE ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN5-2020 advising of the results of consultation for new street names at a new residential development at the site of former Stewarts, Mid Craigie Road. The Committee approved the following:- Stewarts Wynd Stewarts Lane. III FINTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL – PART TIME PROHIBITION OF DRIVING The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee relative to this matter. After the deputation had stated their case and answered questions from members they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew. There was submitted Report No 79-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the proposed school streets project at Fintry Primary School and seeking approval to begin a consultation on the introduction of restricting access during school start and finish times. This would provide a safer route to Fintry Primary School utilising the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The proposals were agreed as part of the Dundee Decides Project. The report also sought approval to revoke an existing flashing 20 mph zone around Fintry Primary School to avoid confusion for road users and sought approval to implement a permanent full time 20 mph zone.

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The Committee:- (i) approved the preparation of a draft order and a consultation to be started on a

proposal for a Part Time Prohibition of Driving Order to prohibit vehicles from driving over the entire length of Finavon Terrace, Findcastle Street, Findcastle Place and Findcastle Terrace surrounding Fintry Primary School during school start and finish times; and

(ii) approved the preparation of the necessary Traffic Regulation Order for the permanent

20 mph zone which would replace the part time 20 mph speed limit during school start and finish times.

IV VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS 2020 There was submitted Report No 67-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development considering all the additions and alterations to waiting restrictions throughout the city utilising the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act. The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the waiting restrictions in the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders for Dundee. V TRANSPORT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2019 There was submitted Report No 72-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development advising on the new powers and responsibilities that had been placed on Dundee City Council by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 and provided early thoughts on how these powers, duties and responsibilities might be discharged at a local level. It also sought delegated authority to commence the creation of a Bus Service Improvement Partnership for Dundee. The Committee:- (i) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to monitor the development of

the secondary legislation required to support the Act; (ii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to prepare appropriate policies

and protocols that would enable the delivery of any new legislative requirements and the effective use of new powers; and

(iii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to commence the process for

establishing of a Dundee Bus Service Improvement Partnership. VI PROPOSED EXTENSION OF RESIDENTS’ PARKING SCHEMES UPDATE There was submitted Report No 81-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on work that had been undertaken with respect to the potential introduction of residents’ parking schemes in three areas of the West End, Coldside and Maryfield wards and set out the key challenges in delivering a successful scheme. The Committee:- (i) noted the consultation work that had taken place to date with community groups and

that this consultation was ongoing; (ii) instructed the Executive Director of City Development to bring back all options to this

Committee on the appropriate level of residents' parking annual charges, including full cost recovery as an option following completion of community consultation, taking into account the views expressed by communities;

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(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to conclude consultation with relevant community groups, highlighting the issues raised in the report and seeking a formal response from those groups, and

(iv) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to bring back a further report

once feedback had been received from community groups. VII COMPANY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN There was submitted Report No 58-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the support available to businesses in the city and seeking approval for a development plan to support further business attraction, creation and growth. This would contribute to the City Plan target of getting 4,700 more people in the region into work through the creation of more jobs. The Committee:- (i) noted the update on performance of the business support provided by the Council and

other key partners and the Council funded Business Gateway service; (ii) noted the update on the progress at the Dundee Technology Park; and (iii) approved the plan outlined at Appendix 1 of the report to support local businesses and

attract further businesses to the city. VIII DUNDEE CITY CENTRE: LIVE WORK VISIT – STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN On a reference to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th October, 2019, there was submitted Report No 78-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking to establish the Council’s approach to the creation of a plan for future development and investment within the city centre. The report provided an update on progress for the creation of the document and identified the key strategic themes and aims to be delivered. The Committee:- (i) approved the key strategic themes and aims noted within the report; and (ii) remitted the Head of Planning and Economic Development to develop the Strategic

Investment Plan, consult on it and report back to elected members for approval in due course.

IX DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2020 There was submitted Report No 73-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development setting out the 2020 Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan. The Committee:- (i) approved the Development Plan Scheme 2020 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report; (ii) referred the Development Plan Scheme 2020 to the Scottish Government for

information; and (iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to publish and implement the

Development Plan Scheme 2020.

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X TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY There was submitted Report No 71-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon, and proposing an expedited approval process for the approval of tender returns anticipated in advance of the summer Operational Capital Programme. The Committee:- (a) agreed to delegate authority to the Executive Director of City Development, in

conjunction with the Executive Director of Corporate Services, to invite tenders for the works to be carried out during the summer Operational Capital Programme and to accept the most advantageous tenders received in March and April 2020, as recommended by the Head of Design and Property. Tender details would be reported retrospectively to future meetings of this Committee; and

(b) agreed the undernoted:- (i) FORMER FINLATHEN SPORTS CENTRE The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Gowrie Contracts Ltd in the sum of £26,050, together with allowances of £29,220.53, giving a total expenditure of £55,270.53. (ii) CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST FLEET CONSULTANCY AND

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE DUNDEE AREA The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Urban Foresight in the sum of £31,000, together with allowances of £3,000, giving a total expenditure of £34,000. (iii) DUNDEE HOUSE – REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERINGS The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of £277,692.79, together with allowances of £50,000, giving a total expenditure of £327,692.79. (iv) BLACKNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE FACILITIES OFFICE AND DOOR

ENTRY SYSTEM The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of £46,832.06, together with allowances of £12,000, giving a total expenditure of £58,832.06. (v) McMANUS GALLERY – BASEMENT TOILET The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of £34,516.63, together with allowances of £7,000, giving a total expenditure of £41,516.63. (vi) GLEBELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL – REPLACEMENT FLOOR COVERINGS TO

STAIRWELLS The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of £57,689.18, together with allowances of £11,000, giving a total expenditure of £68,689.18.

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(vii) ST JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL – NEW AIR CONDITIONING TO JEDBURGH AND

MELROSE BLOCKS The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of £88,131.34, together with allowances of £16,000, giving a total expenditure of £104,131.34. (viii) VARIOUS PROPERTIES, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUME CUPBOARDS The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Laboratory Specialist Services in the sum of £54,254, together with allowances of £5,000, giving a total expenditure of £59,254. (ix) VARIOUS PROPERTIES WATER QUALITY INSPECTION PROGRAMME The Committee agreed to a negotiated offer from Scientific Services in the sum of £133,119.63, together with allowances of £15,000, giving a total expenditure of £148,119.63. The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. XI MICHELIN SCOTLAND INNOVATION PARC – SUPPORT FOR SITE INVESTMENT There was submitted Report No 82-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above. The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained within the report. XII SALE OF LAND, HIGH STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE There was submitted Report No 94-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at High Street, Lochee, Dundee. The Committee approved the disposal of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report. XIII SALE OF LAND, ALLOWAY GARDENS, DUNDEE There was submitted Report No 93-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at Alloway Gardens, Dundee. The Committee approved the disposal of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report. XIV SALE OF PROPERTY, WEST BELL STREET, DUNDEE There was submitted Report No 91-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of property at West Bell Street, Dundee. The Committee approved the disposal of property on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

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XV GARDEN GROUND SALES There was submitted Report No 84-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land to be utilised as additional garden ground in respect of the undernoted properties:- 130 Hill Street, Dundee 11 Elliot Road, Dundee 6 Covenanters Pend, Dundee. The Committee approved the sales on the terms and conditions detailed in the report. XVI UNITS 1 – 4 FOWLER COURT, WEST PITKERRO, DUNDEE There was submitted Report No 111-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the extension of the lease for the subjects at Units 1 – 4 Fowler Court, West Pitkerro, Dundee. The Committee approved the extension of the lease. XVII GROUND AND BUILDING, DUNDEE TECHNOPOLE There was submitted Report No 112-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to settlement of the rent review in respect of the area of ground extending to 0.2809 hectares, with building thereon, at Dundee Technopole. The Committee approved settlement of the rent review. XVIII DUNDEE HYDROGEN BUS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT There was submitted Report No 75-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above. The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained within the report. Alan ROSS, Convener.

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