Purpose

To enter into contract to undertake the
delivery of 4 new homes and associated works with relevant
delegations to officers.

Content

I.             
Give delegated authority to the Executive Head of Legal and
Democratic Services to approve the final form of any legal
agreements and to Strategic Director (Place) to enter into the JCT
Contract with the preferred contractor.
II.           
Give delegated authority to the Strategic Director (Place) to
approve pre contract agreements with the preferred contractor to
enable the development of the project and authorise spend in
accordance with the budget.
III.          
Give delegated authority to the Strategic Director (Place) to
enter into any related contractual documentation (including
collateral warranties or agreements) relating to the
project.
IV.         
Give delegated authority to the Strategic Director (Place) to
enter into any ancillary agreements related to the project provided
that these are within the project budget.
V.           
Give delegated authority to the Executive Head of Legal and
Democratic Services to approve and enter into a Grant Agreement
with Homes England for the provision of Rough Sleeper Accommodation
and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Place to
administer the grant.
VI.         
Approve of the allocation of an additional £80k budget to
be met through a combination of capital receipts and
borrowing.
 
Reasons
 

1.           
The Executive and Full Council have previously
approved the Business Case for this site and the recommended
authority is required to enter into the contract with a build
contractor and approve additional budget to facilitate delivery of
the new homes on this site through a JCT Design and Build
Contract.  Through delivery of the
project there may be a requirement to enter into project related
contractual documents or ancillary agreements.

2.           
The Waverley Corporate Strategy 2020-2025 sets out
the Vision and Strategic Priorities for the Council. One of the
strategic priorities is to ‘provide good quality housing for
all income levels.’

3.           
Build More, Build Better, Build for Life Affordable
Homes Delivery Strategy 2022 – 2025 sets out the
Council’s commitment to build homes to buy or rent for
households from all income levels. The strategy has been supported
by evidence studies including the Waverley Housing Affordability
Study 2021.

4.           
Delivery of 4 homes at Godalming including two to
provide rough sleeper accommodation which will be grant funded in
part by Homes England.