That:
1.
The financial returns for the proposed acquisition
as shown in Exempt Appendix 3 to the report, which supports the
Housing Development and Regeneration Investment Plan and overall
Development Strategy be approved;
2.
Delegated authority be given to the Director of
Finance, Resources and Business Improvement to:
a.
Negotiate terms for the purchase of the proposed
acquisition for the sum as shown in the Exempt Appendix 3 to the
report;
b.
Procure and enter into all such deeds, agreements,
contracts and documents which may be required to facilitate the
purchase of the site, and the subsequent redevelopment works
required to deliver the scheme referred to in this report.
Including (but not limited to) any related appointments such as
suitably qualified consultants and a Contractor;
c.
Subject to satisfactory conclusion of all due
diligence, to negotiate and finalise and complete all legal
formalities, deeds and agreements which may be required to
facilitate the purchase.
3.
The Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to
appoint the Solicitors required to negotiate and complete the
necessary contract documentation, deeds and agreements associated
with the purchase and construction works on the terms as agreed by
the Director of Finance, Resources & Business Improvement;
and
4.
It be agreed, post completion of the procurement
process, to appoint a contractor for the works cost detailed in the
financial summary at Exempt Appendix 3 to the report. If in the
event tenders for the works cost are in excess of the agreed sum
then officers will return to the Committee/Cabinet to seek further
approval prior to the development itself commencing.
5.
The Council maximises the green space by available
means and that the size of the maisonettes meet Nationally
Described Space Standards (NDSS), and to return to Cabinet if
unable to achieve standards.