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Comment on the proposed lease of Waterhof Bird Sanctuary in Oranjezicht

<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>Erven 1366 and 1370<br></td><td style="width:122px;">± 5 164 m²</td><td>Hofmeyr Street, Oranjezicht</td><td colspan="1" style="width:135px;">Community 1<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <p>We plan to lease the property to Cape Waters Pty Ltd or its successors-in-title for Bird Sanctuary/Nature Reserve 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 relief Council of a 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 Bird Sanctuary/ Nature Reserve purposes. A rental of R1 250 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates), escalating at 6% per annum for a period of ten years, subject to a rental review after a period of five years, and at any time to six 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; and </li><li><strong>The proposed transaction included a call for alternative proposals.</strong> The call for alternatives is not limited to a single bidder and should include the proposed rental, proposed use, (community opportunities and/or participation in the property; charitable activities, etc), such as community benefit for ecosystem services and greening can generally be supported, these might go along with activities that further benefit communities through education purposes; community green space and wildlife sanctuary.<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/WaterhofBirdSanctuary_Oranjezicht_lease_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plans</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>15 September – 16 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=763cd709-b922-44fb-a77b-b5d3214df916" 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>Nompumelelo Faku<br></h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 4612</a></em></p><p> <em> Email:<br><a href="mailto:cynthianompumelelo.faku@capetown.gov.za">cynthianompumelelo.faku@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

15 September - 16 October 2023

Waterhof Bird Sanctuary, Oranjezicht Draft Lease Plan

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2023-09-15T10:00:00Z