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RESOLVED
to:
 

(1)       
Delegate day-to-day Trustee functions and decision-making authority
to the Director of Property and Assets, replacing the Director,
Public Realm (formerly the Operational Director for Environmental
Services, as detailed within paragraph 3.4 of the report.
 

(2)       
Authorise the Director of Property and Assets to renew the expired
leases for Units 1, 2, and 8 and regularise any associated
subtenancies, as outlined in paragraph 3.7 of the report.
 

(3)       
Authorise the Director of Property and Assets to let Unit 7 for
meanwhile use as outlined in paragraph 3.8 of the report.
 

(4)       
To approve the use of restricted funds, under existing Charity
Commission permissions, to carry out essential repairs (year one)
identified in the Watts analysis, valued at £269k plus
professional fees, ensuring the building remains safe and
compliant, as detailed within paragraphs 3.20 to 3.26 of the
report.
 

(5)       
Note that the Director of Property and Assets will implement
service charges for all tenants under their lease terms, starting
from the 2025-26 fiscal year, as detailed in paragraph 3.9 of the
report.
 

(6)        
Note that the Director of Property and Assets will continue
negotiations with Zenaster Properties Ltd for the potential
amendment to the restrictive covenant at 776 and 778 Harrow Road,
as outlined in paragraph 3.12 of the report.
 

(7)       
Note that the Director of Property and Assets will finalise terms,
submit necessary applications to the Charity Commission, address
any related issues, and, if required by the Charity Commission
under Section 283 of the Charities Act 2011, provide public notice
of this resolution.
 

(8)        
Note that the Director of Property and Assets will seek to agree on
repayment plans with tenants in arrears, which may include
re-gearing leases to ensure sustainability. If an agreement cannot
be reached or a default occurs, leases may be terminated for
breach, as detailed within paragraph 3.10 of the report.
 

(9)       
Authorise the Director of Property and Assets to seek the consent
of the Charity Commission where required to fulfil the
recommendations in this report.
 
Eligible for call-in:
Yes

 
Deadline for submission of
call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 17 September 2024