Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member, Policy & Resources

8 August 2003

Site D, 36 Brunel Way, Segensworth East - Lease Restructuring

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

(Summary of CONFIDENTIAL decision)

Contact: Ian Parker Ext: 7269

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

i)

That approval be given to restructure the leasehold interest in Site D, 36 Brunel Way, Segensworth East on the basis set out in the report; and

ii)

that the Director of Property Business & Regulatory Services (Head of Estates Practice) be authorised to settle detailed terms and conditions.

2

Reasons

2.1

To actively enable the relocation of Selden Mast Ltd, an expanding local company, whilst ensuring that the County Council's investment income interest is compensated fully by way of a premium for the restructuring of the ground lease to an annual peppercorn rent, and an additional premium in lieu of the variation of a key clause in the headlease.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

No alternative options were available other than this tripartite negotiated settlement.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1

None

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

None

6

Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

As a condition of the agreement in principle, the prospective future occupier seeks occupation in early September 2003 after legal completion. This date pre-dates that of the next scheduled Executive Member (Policy & Resources) Decision Day.

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber