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Approval and Release of Section 106 Public Open Space Funds - South Molton and Combe Martin

Meeting: 01/09/2020 - Strategy and Resources Committee (Item 177)

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Report by Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer (attached).

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report by the Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer (circulated previously) regarding the Approval and Release of Section 106 Public Open Space Funds – South Molton and Combe Martin.

 

The Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer highlighted the following:

·         South Molton, Rugby Club had to carry out pitch improvement works to two of their three pitches.  This was important work to ensure pooling water did not collect on the pitch causing flooding.  The work involved sand slitting and dressing of the pitch to allow usage all year round.

·         Combe Martin, Football Club project the site was leased to them by Combe Martin Parish Council.  There were three phases to this refurbishment project as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of the report.  The Club were requesting the funding to help with phase one of the project which involved works to windows, doors and the roof to make water tight.

 

In response to a question about the use of Section 106 money for maintenance works.  The Project, Procurement and Open Space Officer replied that the South Molton project was a mixture of capital and maintenance works and at planning stage the developer was happy for this project to be included and so was eligible.

 

RESOLVED:

 

(a)  That £9,001.20 be allocated to South Molton Rugby Club towards the drainage works

 

(b)  That £10,000 be allocated to Combe Martin Parish Council towards the cost of the clubhouse refurbishment at Combe Martin Football Club.

 

RECOMMENDED:

 

(c)  That the capital programme be varied by £19,001.20 and that funds be released, subject to a Funding Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the Senior Solicitor, for external projects.