Issue - meetings

This report outlines proposals for the new changing rooms and pavilion building to be built on the site of the existing building currently leased to the Hamilton Panthers Football Club. In accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer policy it is proposed to transfer the new building for the Club to take a 99 year lease.

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to let the Changing Rooms and Pavilion to Hamilton Panthers for a term of 99 years at nil rent in accordance with the lease terms as set out in the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy.

Reason:     As the Knavesmire Changing Rooms and their  proposed use for the community meets the criteria for a Community Asset Transfer as contained in the Council’s policy and supports the Council Plan.

Consideration was given to a report which outlined proposals for new changing rooms and a pavilion building to be built on the site of the existing building currently leased to the Hamilton Panthers Football Club. In accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer policy it was proposed to transfer the new building for the Club to take a 99 year lease.

Members noted that transfer of the buildings to the Football Club would also transfer all liability for future maintenance and responsibility to the organisation.

Consideration was given to the following options:

Option 1- 99 year lease at nil rent on Community Asset Transfer terms

Option 2 – grant a new lease on similar terms as the existing lease

Resolved:  That the Executive agree to let the Changing Rooms and Pavilion to Hamilton Panthers for a term of 99 years at nil rent in accordance with the lease terms as set out in the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy. ^1.

Reason:     As the Knavesmire Changing Rooms and their proposed use for the community meets the criteria for a Community Asset Transfer as contained in the Council’s policy and supports the Council Plan.