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Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee Due to Scottish Government guidance relating to Covid-19, this meeting will be held remotely. Thursday, 4th March, 2021 - 2.00 p.m. AGENDA Page Nos. 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – In terms of Section 5 of the Code of Conduct Members of the Committee are asked to declare any interest(s) in particular items on the agenda and the nature of the interest(s) at this stage. 3. MINUTE – Minute of Assets and Corporate Services Sub Committee of 14th 3 – 4 January, 2021 4. CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP - The Committee is asked to note that Councillor Jean Hall Muir has replaced Councillor Craig Walker as a member of the Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee. 5. DUNFERMLINE FLOOD PREVENTION SCHEME –COMPENSATION 5 – 6 CLAIMS – Report by the Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment 6. THE FIFE COUNCIL (GLENWOOD CENTRE, GLENROTHES) 7 – 18 COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER 2021 – Joint Report by the Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment and the Head of Legal and Democratic Services 7. ASSETS AND CORPORATE SERVICES SUB COMMITTEE FORWARD 19 - 20 WORK PROGRAMME 8. KILRYMONT CAMPUS, MADRAS COLLEGE, ST ANDREWS – 21 - 24 PROPOSED DISPOSAL (PUBLIC REPORT) – Report by the Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment ITEM LIKELY TO BE CONSIDERED IN PRIVATE IN TERMS OF SCHEDULE 7A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1973 9. KILRYMONT CAMPUS, MADRAS COLLEGE, ST ANDREWS – 25 – 47 PROPOSED DISPOSAL (PRIVATE REPORT) – Report by the Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment Members are reminded that should they have queries on the detail of a report they should, where possible, contact the report authors in advance of the meeting to seek clarification. 1 Morag Ferguson Head of Legal and Democratic Services Finance and Corporate Services Fife House North Street Glenrothes Fife, KY7 5LT 25 February, 2021 If telephoning, please ask for: Michelle Hyslop, Committee Officer, Fife House Telephone: 03451 555555, ext. 445279; email: [email protected] Agendas and papers for all Committee meetings can be accessed on www.fife.gov.uk/committees 2 2021 ACS 65 THE FIFE COUNCIL - ASSETS AND CORPORATE SERVICES SUB-COMMITTEE – REMOTE MEETING 14th January, 2021 10.01 a.m. – 10.33 a.m. PRESENT: Councillors David Barratt (Convener), David Alexander, Alistair Bain, Alex Campbell, Mick Green, Gary Guichan, Garry Haldane, Craig Walker, David MacDiarmid, John OBrien, Ross Paterson, Bill Porteous and Graham Ritchie. ATTENDING: Keith Winter, Executive Director - Enterprise and Environment, Ken Gourlay, Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment, Assets, Transportation and Environment; Donna Grieve, Accountant, Caroline Ritchie, Accountant, Finance and Corporate Services; and Michelle Hyslop, Committee Officer, Legal and Democratic Services. 164. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were submitted in terms of Standing Order No. 7.1. 165. MINUTE OF ASSETS AND CORPORATE SERVICES SUB COMMITTEE OF 29TH OCTOBER, 2020 The Committee considered the minute of the meeting of the Assets and Corporate Services Committee of 29th October, 2020. Decision The Committee agreed to approve the minute. 166. CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP The Committee noted that Councillor David Barratt had replaced Councillor Karen Marjoram as a member of Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee. The Convener extended his thanks to the Councillors on behalf of the Committee for the support and contribution to the Assets and Corporate Services Sub- Committee. 167. 2020/21 REVENUE MONITORING PROJECTED OUTTURN – FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES The Committee considered a report by the Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services providing an update on the 2020/21 provisional outturn for the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate. Decision The Committee acknowledged the current financial performance and activity as detailed in the report. 168./ 3 2021 ACS 66 168. 2020/21 CAPITAL MONITORING PROJECTED OUTTURN – FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE The Committee considered a report by the Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services providing an update on the Capital Investment Plan and advising on the financial position for the 2020/21 financial year for the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate. Decision The Committee acknowledged the current performance and activity as detailed in the report. 169. 2020/21 REVENUE MONITORING PROJECTED OUTTURN – ENTERPRISE AND ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE The Committee considered a joint report by the Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services and the Executive Director, Enterprise and Environment providing an update on the provisional financial position for 2020/21 for the areas in scope of the Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee in relation to Assets only. Decision The Committee acknowledged the current financial performance and activity as detailed in the report. 170. 2020/21 CAPITAL MONITORING PROJECTED OUTTURN - ENTERPRISE AND ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE The Committee considered a joint report by the Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services and the Executive Director, Enterprise and Environment providing an update on the Capital Investment Plan and advising on the provisional financial position for the 2020/21 financial year for areas in scope of the Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee in relation to Assets only. Decision The Committee acknowledged the current performance and activity as detailed in the report. 171. ASSETS AND CORPORATE SERVICES SUB COMMITTEE FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME Decision The Committee noted the current work programme for the Assets and Corporate Services Sub-Committee. 4 Assets & Corporate Sevices Sub-Committee 04 March 2021 Agenda Item No. 05 Dunfermline Flood Prevention Scheme – Compensation Claims Report by: Ken Gourlay, Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment Ward Affected: Ward 3 Purpose The purpose of this report is to update Committee of the current position regarding the remaining compensation claims relating to the Dunfermline Flood Prevention Scheme. Recommendation(s) Committee is asked to consider and comment on the contents of this report. Resource Implications There are no current resource implications. Legal & Risk Implications There are no current Legal or Risk Implications. Impact Assessment An EqIA was not required because the report did not propose a change or revision to existing policies and practices. Consultation Councillors Derek Glen, Garry Haldane, Jim Leishman and Jean Hall Muir. 5 1.0 Background 1.1 On 22 June 2004, the Scottish Minister formally confirmed Dunfermline Flood Prevention Scheme (DFPS). Using the rights given to the Council under the DFPS the Council took entry to land adjacent to the Lyne Burn, Dunfermline in May 2007. 1.2 Whilst the Council has the right to take entry to land to construct the flood prevention scheme, the legislation provides for land owners to be paid compensation under certain circumstances as now provided for in the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. 1.3 The Council appointed the District Valuer (DV) to provide advice on any compensation claims received and make recommendations on appropriate settlements. 1.4 A number of claims for compensation have been settled using powers delegated to officials under the List of Officer Powers or approved by this Committee. The last case considered by this Committee was at the meeting of 21 March 2019 where settlement of a domestic claim was approved. 2.0 Current Claims 2.1 The DV has advised that there has not been any recent correspondence on any claims. He has therefore closed any existing files and considers that there are no current outstanding claims for compensation. 3.0 Conclusion 3.1 Committee should note that the DV is not dealing with any outstanding compensation claims. List of Appendices None Background Papers The following papers were relied on in the preparation of this report in terms of the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1973: • Assets, Property & Facilities Committee – 22 March 2018 • Assets, Property & Facilities Committee – 11 November 2018 • Assets, Property & Facilities Committee – 23 March 2019 Report Contact Author Name Michael I McArdle Author’s Job Title Lead Professional Workplace Bankhead Central Telephone: 03451 555555 Ext No 440268 Email - [email protected] 6 Assets and Corporate Service Sub-Committee 4 March 2021 Agenda Item No. 06 The Fife Council (Glenwood Centre, Glenrothes) Compulsory Purchase Order 2021 Report by: Ken Gourlay, Head of Assets, Transportation and Environment Morag Ferguson, Head of Legal and Democratic Services Wards Affected: Ward 13 Purpose The purpose of this report is to seek a reaffirmation of the decision of the Assets and Corporate Services Committee of 13th October 2019 to make “The Fife Council (Glenwood Centre, Glenrothes) Compulsory Purchase Order 2019”, to rename it “The Fife Council (Glenwood Centre, Glenrothes) Compulsory Purchase Order 2021” and to update the list of properties to be acquired. Recommendation(s) It is recommended that the Sub-Committee, using the powers conferred by the Land Clauses (Consolidation)(Scotland) Act 1845. The Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 and the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1947: 1. Reaffirm the decision of the Assets and Corporate Services Committee of 13th October 2019 to make a compulsory purchase order to acquire all properties not already owned by the Council at the Glenwood Centre, Glenrothes. 2. Rename the compulsory purchase order ‘The