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A decision made (05/04/2007) regarding: 23 - 24 Central Market, St. Helier - Lease.

Subject:	23-24 Central Market, St Helier - Lease
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2007-0027	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		AV 358/1
Written Report – Title	23-24 Central Market, St Helier - Lease	Written report - author		Amy Vibert
Decision(s): 1. The Minister approved, as recommended by Property Holdings, for the Public of the Island to enter into an agreement with Mr Alan Price in relation to the lease of 23-24 Central Market, St Helier to sell blinds. The lease shall commence from the date the lease is signed and shall continue until 24 December 2013. The rental shall be £5,904.00 per annum, subject to 3 yearly reviews in accordance with the Jersey Retail Price Index, with the first review on 25 December 2007 in line with the other agreements in the Central Market. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister hereby notifies the States that he has accepted the recommendation of Property Holdings to agree to the above land transaction. 3. The Minister hereby authorises Property Holdings 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.
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. Property Holdings to pass the necessary contract, and to copy this decision to the Minister, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J A N Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2007-0027 5 April 2007