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That Committee -

Note the Frederick Street Car Park lift has been out of order for two years due to persistent vandalism causing significant damage;

Note that four ground floor standard parking bays were reserved by fitting signage asking drivers to be considerate to people with less mobility as part of the parking pilot;

Note a lift condition survey was completed and unfortunately concluded that repair and recommissioning of the lift is not a viable option, because the survey deemed the lift to be beyond economical repair;

Note quotations have been sought from multiple contractors for a full lift replacement, including options to mitigate risks from vandalism; and that the Capital team have reviewed the replacement lift quotes and repair costs from over the last five years to assess likely lifecycle costs;

Note that users of the Aberdeen Health Village, many of whom have physiotherapy needs but are not blue badge owners, are finding it very difficult to access services; and 

Note that officers intend to include an allocation for the lift replacement in the updated Condition and Suitability Programme, to be considered by the Finance and Resources Committee on 5^th November 2025, and agree that this should be considered a top priority in the updated programme.

to note the Motion by Councillor Macdonald, in conjunction with the decision taken at item 9.3 (Condition & Suitability 3 Year Programme).

The Committee had before it a Notice of Motion by Councillor Macdonald in the following terms:-

that the Committee -

(1)    Note the Frederick Street Car Park lift has been out of order for two years due to persistent vandalism causing significant damage;

(2)    Note that four ground floor standard parking bays were reserved by fitting signage asking drivers to be considerate to people with less mobility as part of the parking pilot;

(3)    Note a lift condition survey was completed and unfortunately concluded that repair and recommissioning of the lift is not a viable option, because the survey deemed the lift to be beyond economical repair;

(4)    Note quotations have been sought from multiple contractors for a full lift replacement, including options to mitigate risks from vandalism; and that the Capital team have reviewed the replacement lift quotes and repair costs from over the last five years to assess likely lifecycle costs;

(5)    Note that users of the Aberdeen Health Village, many of whom have physiotherapy needs but are not blue badge owners, are finding it very difficult to access services; and

(6)    Note that officers intend to include an allocation for the lift replacement in the updated Condition and Suitability Programme, to be considered by the Finance and Resources Committee on 5 November 2025, and agree that this should be considered a top priority in the updated programme.

Councillor Macdonald moved the motion and explained the rationale behind it.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the motion by Councillor Macdonald, in conjunction with the decision taken at item 9.3 (Condition & Suitability 3 Year Programme), article 7 of this minute refers.