Approval was granted to carry out the roof repairs at Hope centre to
enable the transfer of the freehold to the HOPE Trustees.

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The capital bid was for £60k, which included for works and fees. The
tendered return resulted in a £12,705k forecasted underspend on the
project. Subsequently whilst works have been in progress, a third area
of roof has been found to be leaking.

To ensure a cost effective solution was achieved the incumbent
Contractor was requested to quote for the work, which amounts to
£23,943, which includes the benefit of having already set up site and the
necessary scaffolding, welfare facilities et cetera.

As a result, the existing budget will require up to an additional £15k to
complete the works. The total cost for the project, inclusive of the 15k
being requested, is £74,830

Incorporating this additional work will enable the terms of the sale to be
concluded and simultaneously terms for a new lease can be settled at
more favourable terms (circa. 50% reduction) for the council.