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A decision made (24.09.07) to approve the Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company at Clos du Roncier.

Decision Reference: MD-PH-2007-0078
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Clos du Roncier – Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange Between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company Limited		Date of Decision Summary:	31st August 2007
Decision Summary Author:	Jonathan Quérée		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	WR - Clos du Roncier – Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange Between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company Limited		Date of Written Report:	31st August 2007
Written Report Author:	Jonathan Quérée		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Clos du Roncier – Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange Between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company Limited
Decision(s): 1. The Minister approved, as recommended by Property Holdings, the exchange and counter exchange of land at Clos du Roncier between the Jersey Electricity Company Limited and the Public of the Island. Both pieces of land sold for a consideration of £10.00. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister hereby notified the States that he had accepted the recommendation of Property Holdings to agree to the above land transaction. 3. Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Minister hereby authorised the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public. After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded.
Reason(s) for Decision: Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister is required to notify the States of his acceptance of recommendations to dispose, acquire, let or rent land on behalf of the Public of Jersey.
Resource Implications: There are no financial or manpower implications in respect of this decision.
Action required: 1. In accordance with Standing Order 168 (3) this decision must be presented to the States at least 15 working days before the contract is passed. After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded. 2. The Director of Property Holdings is to instruct the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass the necessary contract, and to copy this decision to the Minister, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.
Signature:		Position: (Assistant Minister)[1] MD-PH-2007-0078
Date Signed:		Date of Decision:

Clos du Roncier, Grouville - Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange with JEC

TREASURY AND RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

PROPERTY HOLDINGS

Property Transaction for Ministerial Decision - Minister for Treasury and Resources

Clos du Roncier – Deed of Exchange and Counter Exchange Between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company Limited

JQ 292

Terms and conditions have been agreed between the Public of the Island and the Jersey Electricity Company Limited in relation to the exchange and counter exchange of land at Clos du Roncier as follows;

The Jersey Electricity Company Limited have agreed to sell to the Public of the Island an area of land within Clos du Roncier (previously conveyed by the Public of the Island to the Jersey Electricity Company Limited on 22nd November 1996 for the purpose of siting Substation “363”) for a consideration of £10.00. The area of land measures approximately 6.6 square metres and is illustrated for identification purposes only on the attached drawing no. 46-C24.

The Public of the Island have agreed to sell to the Jersey Electricity Company Limited an area of land within Clos du Roncier for the purpose of siting a new Substation for a consideration of £10.00. The area of land measures approximately 18.1 square metres and is illustrated for identification purposes only on the attached drawing no. 46-C24-1.

It has been agreed between the parties that upon completion of the Clos du Roncier refurbishment works, the Jersey Electricity Company Limited will remove the “old” Substation 363 situate on the land to be sold to the Public at the expense of the Company.

The Public of the Island will meet the reasonable legal expenses of the Jersey Electricity Company Limited incurred in completing this deed of exchange and counter exchange.

Written By: Jonathan Quérée

Signature …………………………

Authorised By: (Director/Assistant Director PH)

Signature ………………………… 31st August 2007