Subcouncil 6

Resolution details

Mr P Strümpher indicated that he is dealing the with demolition process. He reiterated that demolitions are constituted in terms of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (MATR) as a “Disposal by means of demolition” which requires a valuation of the existing structure/s and an official council approval after the intention to demolish has been advertised in the media. The official application for the demolition of certain trading kiosks at the Bellville PTI was submitted by Public Transport Operations and circulated to various departments for comments. The only outstanding comments is from the Urban Management: Area Central Department.
 
The Chairperson recommended that a meeting be arranged with the Area Economic Development (AED) Branch: Ms Sadia Nanabhay to clarify the way forward in terms of the proposed demolition.
 
RESOLVED
 

1. That the item remains on the Matters Receiving Attention until resolved.
2. That the Subcouncil follow-up with the office Director: Area Central to comment on the official application for the demolition of certain trading kiosks at the Bellville PTI.
3. That the Subcouncil arranges a meeting with the Area Economic Development (AED) Branch: Ms Sadia Nanabhay to clarify the way forward in terms of the proposed demolition and to discuss the potential opportunity for their line department to submit a subsequent reservation application to use the land for the establishment of trading bays as part of the informal trading plan.