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Comment on the proposed lease of a portion of public street in Townsend Estate, Goodwood

<div class="ExternalClassB27B1A5CFE584ADE89445CEE5040DAEB"><p>We are considering the lease of a portion of public street in Goodwood, and we want to hear from you.<br></p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> In accordance with section 16.5 and 16.6 of the <a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Management%20of%20Certain%20of%20the%20City%20of%20Cape%20Towns%20Immovable%20Property%20Policy%20-%20approved%20on%2026%20August%202010.pdf">Management of certain of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property Policy</a> (adopted by Council on 26 August 2010 C54/08/10) and Chapter 4 of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (2008) we are considering the lease of the following City-owned property:<br></p><div><table style="width:600px;"><thead><tr><th>Erf/farm number<br></th><th style="width:122px;">Extent (±)</th><th colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Street and suburb<br></th><th colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Current zoning<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Erven 8356 - 8366</td><td style="width:122px;">± 2727 m²</td><td colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Between Goulburn and Goodwood Streets Townsend Estate, Goodwood<br></td><td colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Transport 2: Public Road and Public Parking<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <p>We plan to lease the property to <strong>DCI Community Housing Services</strong> for parking purposes. <br></p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li>The reason for the proposal to grant a long-term right to use control or manage the relevant asset – Granting the proposed lease will generate a monthly market rental income for the City. </li><li>The expected benefit to the municipality that may result from the granting of the right – The City will benefit from this proposed lease, as the City’s building/premises will be utilised/maintained as well as revenue generated. </li><li>The expected proceeds to be received by the Municipality resulting from the granting of the right – The City will receive the proceeds of a market related income of R 11 750 .00 per month excluding VAT and including rates. </li><li>The expected gain or loss that will be realised or incurred by the Municipality arising from the granting of right – No loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right. </li><li>The advert also includes a call for alternative proposals. <br></li></ul><p>In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposed lease. </p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/TownsendEstate_Goodwood_Lease_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plan</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>20 September – 21 October 2024</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments via the following channels:</p><p> <strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=c66343ff-3cec-4367-a88d-2c57ba4f97c5" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>.</p><p> <strong>Post</strong><br> Written submissions can be sent to:</p><p> <em><strong>For attention: Karen Fortuin</strong> </em><br><em>City of Cape Town <br>Tygerberg Region <br>PO Box 100 <br>Goodwood <br>7460 </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Karen Fortuin</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 4976</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:karenlynn.fortuin@capetown.gov.za">karenlynn.fortuin@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

20 September – 21 October 2024