Issue - meetings

This report sets out an alternative proposal to replace the Ordnance Lane temporary homeless accommodation following the demise of the construction contractor for the already agreed scheme.

Resolved:     That the Executive agree to:

(i)           Recommend to Council a revised overall budget of £10.5m from the Housing Revenue Account for the purchase (subject to contract) and conversion of James House as a permanent replacement for the council’s current temporary homeless accommodation at Ordnance Lane. 

(ii)          Subject to recommendation (i) above, on the completion of the construction works at James House, agree to the disposal of 92 Holgate Road at market value to the highest bidder, with the proceeds used towards the costs of the James House purchase and conversion.

(iii)            Write off abortive costs relating to the Ordnance Lane scheme of £420k to the Housing Revenue Account funded from the HRA Investment Reserve.

Reason:        (i)      To enable the re-provision of the council’s temporary homeless accommodation at Ordnance Lane, Holgate Road, Crombie House and Acomb Road to a single service based at James House.

                       (ii)      In order to account for the abortive costs incurred on the project to date.

[See also Part B minutes]

Members considered a report which provided an update on the proposals for the re-provision of the temporary homelessness accommodation at Ordnance Lane, York.

It was noted that Option 1 as proposed provided an unique opportunity to consolidate and bring together a range of services.  It was also confirmed that there would be consultation as part of the planning process.

Resolved:     That the Executive agree to:

(i)           Subject to Council agreement of recommendation (i) [see Part B minutes], on the completion of the construction works at James House, agree to the disposal of 92 Holgate Road at market value to the highest bidder, with the proceeds used towards the costs of the James House purchase and conversion.¹

(ii)              Write off abortive costs relating to the Ordnance Lane scheme of £420k to the Housing Revenue Account funded from the HRA Investment Reserve.²

Reason:        (i)      To enable the re-provision of the council’s temporary homeless accommodation at Ordnance Lane, Holgate Road, Crombie House and Acomb Road to a single service based at James House.

                       (ii)      In order to account for the abortive costs incurred on the project to date.