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Comment on the proposed management agreement for Oranjezicht City Farm

<div class="ExternalClass4A2E9C024DD64243AD39935DE713D0C5"><p>We are considering a management agreement for City-owned property in Oranjezicht, and we want to hear from you.<br></p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About<br></h2></span> <p> Notice is hereby given that the Council is, in terms of the Policy on 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" target="_blank">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 management agreement of the following City-owned property:<br></p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:573px;"><thead><tr><th>Facility<br></th><th>Erf / Farm number</th><th>Physical address<br></th><th colspan="1">Current zoning<br></th><th colspan="1">Subcouncil<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Oranjezicht City Farm</td><td>Erf 858-RE<br></td><td>1 Sidmouth Street<br></td><td colspan="1">Open Space (OS2)<br></td><td colspan="1">16<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <p>We plan to enter into a cooperative management agreement with <strong>Oranjezicht City Farm</strong> for the management of the abovementioned property. <br></p><p> The City recognises the benefits and importance of involving local communities and regular users in the management, maintenance and security of community assets. By entering into cooperative management agreements, we are promoting a sense of ownership, pride and communal responsibility. The agreement provides clear guidance on the rights, roles and responsibilities of users operating on communal facilities.</p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li><strong>Reason:</strong> the establishment of a community food garden on city-owned land. This food garden serves as a sustainable source of fresh produce for the local community and helping to combat food insecurity while promoting environmental stewardship and community collaboration. </li><li><strong>Expected benefit: </strong> Optimal use of City assets through cooperative and coordinating management structures, enabling sustainable management. </li><li><strong>Expected proceeds:</strong> The organisation will manage the property and contribute to the operational enhancement of the asset. </li><li><strong>Expected gain or loss: </strong>no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the agreement. <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 management area. </p><p> <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Maps%20and%20statistics/Oranjezicht_Farm_LocalityMap.PDF" target="_blank">Access the locality map</a>.<br></p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments from <strong>6 September – 6 October 2024</strong>.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments via the following channels: </p><p> <strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=763cd709-b922-44fb-a77b-b5d3214df916" target="_blank">Submit your comment online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Post</strong><br>Written submissions can be sent to: </p><p> <em> <strong>For attention: Garth Jacobs</strong> </em> <br> <em>PO Box 4557 </em> <br> <em>Cape Town </em> <br> <em>8000</em> </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2></span> <p>For more information and general enquiries, contact: </p><h4>Garth Jacobs</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 5810</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:garth.jacobs@capetown.gov.za">garth.jacobs@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

6 September – 6 October 2024