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Comment on the proposed lease of various City-owned properties in Welgemoed, Bellville

<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 properties:<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>Various erven<br></td><td style="width:122px;">± 518 205 m²</td><td>Kommissaris Street, Nederburgh Street and Jip De Jage Drive, Welgemoed, Bellville</td><td colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Public Open Space<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <p>We plan to lease a portion of City-owned property to Bellvile Golf Club or its successors-in-title for sporting purposes.<br></p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li> <strong>The reasoning for the proposed granting of a long term rights to use, control, or manage the relevant asset:</strong> The property is currently leased to Bellville Golf Club, who have applied for a new lease to continue sport and social activities. </li><li> <strong>Any expected benefits to the Municipality which may result from the granting of the rights: </strong> The benefit for the City is that this valuable property remains in public ownership, and will be preserved for the future benefit of the broader community of Cape Town. Futhermore the current activities contribute a social and economic benefit to the community. Entering into this lease will relieve the City of the maintenance and security burden. </li><li> <strong>Any expected proceeds receivable by the Municipality resulting from the granting of the rights: </strong>The applicant will continue to secure and maintain the property thus relieving Council of the operational and capital expenditure associated with the caretakers role. The City will receive the standard tariff based rental income for sporting purposes. </li><li> <strong>Any expected gain or loss which will be realised or incurred by the Municipality arising from the granting of right: </strong>No loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of rights. Gain for the City is expected that the security of tenure will lead to an upgrade of the site. The lessee will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the property. <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/Welgemoed-Bellville_Lease_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plans.</a><br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>8 September – 8 October 2023</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://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id=39efc25b-1c2f-433e-9e9b-d56fbfcc6dff" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>.</p><p> <strong>Post</strong><br> Written submissions can be sent to:</p><p> <em>Property Management </em> <br> <em>13th Floor Civic Centre</em><br><em>12 Hertzog Boulevard</em><br><em>Cape Town</em><br><em>8000</em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Aaishah Abrahams<br></h4><p> <em> <br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:aaishah.abrahams@capetown.gov.za">aaishah.abrahams@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

8 September - 8 October 2023

Welgemoed, Bellville Lease Plan

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2023-09-08T10:00:00Z