Subcouncil 14

Resolution detail

The Subcouncil Chairperson introduced the report. He granted an opportunity to Cllrs to give an input of projects in their wards. Ward 30 Ald Jacobs said that all projects are progressing well and would like to know when they will be getting the outstanding the NHW equipment and the outstanding sporting equipment for the Greens sportfield.
Mr. Daniels said that he will follow up with the department regarding the sport equipment and get back to the councillor.

Ms. Pedzai said that they have environment workshops that will focus on sharing ideas and tips on energy efficiency and waste management and will be hosting the workshops on the 4th May and 11th May 2024 and will held at the Smart living education center in Green point. She said that this will be the first interaction and will have a clean-up campaigns on the ground later in the month.

Ald Jacobs said that all the information has been forwarded to all stakeholders and they will be in attendance.

Ward 40

Cllr Ngcombolo said that all the operational projects are in progress the only outstanding project is the GIA and the Subcouncil Manager will give a report regarding the project.

Ward44

Cllr Moses said all the projects on in process and said that there contract issues and work permits that he was supposed to have and would like to know from the officials from Parks Department. Mr. Kahla reported that Foxglove was completed last week and at Chapman’s Peak the contractor is busy conducting interviews for the CLO position and will be onsite next week Tuesday. Mr. Kahla said that they did not mention anything regarding the works permit and will be in contact with them regarding that and revert back to the Councillor.

Ward 46

Cllr Cassiem said that he would like the update regarding Lethaba Park and Orion Park maintenance whether the department will be resurfacing under the play park equipment. Mr. Kahla said that they are in the process of the EPWP recruitment as the contractor is ready to start. They are busy with the recruitment process as soon they have employees they will commence with the project. He said that regarding Gouritz Park they will have a discussion as the WBS no has no funding and it is planned for the next financial year. Mr. Daniels said that he will look at the project and revert back to the Councillor as it is planned for 25/26 financial year. Mr. Kahla said he will send the email from the clerk to the Ward Councillor and the Subcouncil Manager. Cllr Cassiem said that he would like to get feedback from Mr. Kemp as they were supposed to make contact with Cllr as they had ward allocation funding and theproject was not planned in time and it had to be postponed and would like to know the progress. Mr. Daniels said that he will follow up with the official and get back to the Councillor. Cllr Cassiem also asked the manager to follow up with the Operational Coordination regarding the bicycles. Mr. Daniels said that he will remind the Executive Director and the Project Manager to enquire about delivery dates for the outstanding equipment.

Ward 49

Cllr Adams said that the only project outstanding is the traffic calming project and the officials said that the project will commence in April – May and the community has been calling wanting to find out when they are going to start. He said he would like to know if there is an additional information regarding the three parks in his ward. Mr. Kahla said that for Grassmere Park the communication was sent last week regarding the contractor that work and the equipment had to be removed as it was not compliant and they have a Purchase Order for the park furniture as soon as they get the delivery date they will communicate with the councillor.

He mentioned that for the river court they have the Purchase Order and they have submitted for the request for EPWP names and will revert back to the councillor as soon as they have the participants. Cllr Adams said that the launch for the Music Programme was supposed to be held on Saturday. It was postponed as one of the schools had other commitment and the project will be held on the 17th May 2024.

Mr. Daniels report on the Subcouncil Allocations. The area cleaning Project Manager projected that will have 98% spending before the end of financial year. He mentioned that the Green Jobs Projects has 88% spending, he said that the GIA the R289 000 was tabled in the Subcouncil and there were organizations that were recommended. In the GIA Technical Committee he requested the report to be withdrawn as there were outstanding close up reports.

Ald Jacobs moved for noting of the report seconded by Cllr Cassiem.

There was unanimous agreement with the resolution.
RESOLVED That the report on Progressive Capital Expenditure report and Operating Ward & Subcouncil Allocations: March 2024 BE NOTED. . . Action: ANTHONY DANIELS