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(i)       to note the creativity and work that has gone into developing the Printfield 10 project proposals to date;

(ii)       to note the significant costs in delivering and maintaining the proposed murals as well as the Council staff resources which would be required to complete the project;

(iii)      to agree that the murals are not a feasible part of the Printfield 10 project at this time due to the costs and challenges associated with them;

(iv)      to agree to allocate up to £20,000 from the Common Good to support the walking trail;

(v)      to delegate authority to the Chief Officer – City Growth to enter into appropriate agreements and arrangements as necessary to facilitate the delivery of the walking trail; and

(vi)      to delegate authority to Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord in consultation with the Convener of City Growth and Resources Committee and Convener of Capital Programme Committee to determine the location and installation of the Denis Law statue.

With reference to article 10 of the minute of meeting of 11 May 2021, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Commissioning which provided the feasibility outcomes and recommendations for the Printfield 10 mural project.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      note the creativity and work that has gone into developing the Printfield 10 project proposals to date;

(b)      note the significant costs in delivering and maintaining the proposed murals as well as the Council staff resources which would be required to complete the project;

(c)      agree that the murals are not a feasible part of the Printfield 10 project due to the costs and challenges associated with them; and

(d)      instruct the Chief Officer – City Growth to provide the Denis Law Legacy Trust with appropriate support to identify potential funding avenues to realise the walking trail proposal.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       to approve recommendations (a) and (b);

(ii)       to agree that the murals are not a feasible part of the Printfield 10 project at this time due to the costs and challenges associated with them;

(iii)      to agree to allocate up to £20,000 from the Common Good to support the walking trail;

(iv)      to delegate authority to the Chief Officer – City Growth to enter into appropriate agreements and arrangements as necessary to facilitate the delivery of the walking trail; and

(v)      to delegate authority to Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord in consultation with the Convener of City Growth and Resources Committee and Convener of Capital Programme Committee to determine the location and installation of the Denis Law statue.