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Comment on the proposed lease of city-owned property in Firdale Road, Sea Point East

<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> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:600px;"><thead><tr><th>Erf/farm number</th><th style="width:122px;">Extent (±)</th><th>Street and suburb<br></th><th colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Current zoning<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Portion of Unmade Public Street, Erf 566 </td><td style="width:122px;">± 59 m²</td><td>Firdale Road, Sea Point East</td><td colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Public Road and Public Parking </td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <p>We plan to lease the property to <strong>Stewart James Waddell</strong> or its successors-in-title for a swimming pool, gardening and security purposes.<br></p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li> <strong>Reason: </strong>The property is not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service; </li><li> <strong>Expected benefit:</strong> The property is underutilised, surplus to Council’s requirements, no demand exist for same, and the lease will furthermore relieve Council of maintenance burden and generate funds for the City of Cape Town; </li><li> <strong>Expected proceeds: </strong>The City will receive a market related rental for the proposed lease for a swimming pool, gardening and security purposes. A rental of R1 025 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates), escalating at 6% per annum for a period of 10 (ten) years, subject to a rental review after a period of five years, and at any time to two months’ notice of termination. </li><li> <strong>Expected gain or loss:</strong> No loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right <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/FirdaleRoad_SeaPointEast_Lease_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plan</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>15 September – 16 October 2023</strong>.<br></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://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=66dc90d6-8228-40fb-bb49-f1b09b0e75a4" 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: The Regional Head</strong><br>Property Management </em><br><em>PO Box 4557</em><br><em>Cape Town</em><br><em>8000</em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Angelene Kelland</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 6555</a></em></p><p> <em> Email:<br><a href="mailto:angelene.kelland@capetown.gov.za">angelene.kelland@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

15 September - 16 October 2023

Firdale Road, Sea Point East Draft Lease Plan

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2023-09-14T22:00:00Z