That the following be agreed:

1.  The proposed refurbishment works to Granada House up to a maximum cost of (See figure A in Exempt Appendix), with it noted that the revised net Total Scheme Cost, as a result of the grant monies now being available, will still be within the previous approval;

2.  To enter into a contract with the preferred contractor to carry out the refurbishment works to GranadaHouse;

3.  A) Officers explore fully with Pelling’s (the appointed Employers Agent) and the appointed Contractor the merits of providing solar PV to the property as a wayof off-setting electrical use.

B) That this option and additional expenditure, of up to £70,000 (above the figure in 1) is only pursued after consultation, post contract award with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Health.

4.  The Director of Finance, Resources and Business Improvement be granted delegated authority to enter into any related appointments, legal actions, deeds, contracts and agreements which may be required to facilitate the refurbishment worksrequired.

5.  The Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to deal with all legal formalities including the negotiation and completion of the necessary contract documentation, deeds, agreements and ancillary documentation associated with the refurbishment works on the terms as agreed by the Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement or to appoint external solicitors to undertake this or elements of this work.

6.  To invite Maidstone Property Holdings Limited to surrender its lease on the building, so it can become affordable housing upon the grant funding being applied to it and agree that the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services is authorised to attend to the necessary legal requirements, formalities and ancillary documentation or to appoint external solicitors to undertake this or elements of this work.