Decision details

Matter for Decision:  

The Officer’s report set out a proposal to relocate the car parks’ operational base within the Grand Arcade Car Park. The new facility would accommodate a new car park management system, plus manage both the car park operations and the ShopMobility service from a single location.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Sustainable Transport:

(i) Approved financial recommendation –

·        Recommended this capital scheme (which was not included in the Council’s Capital Plan) for approval by Council, subject to resources being available to fund the capital costs associated with the Scheme. The total capital cost of the project was up to £70,000, and it was proposed that this funded from Repairs and Renewals funds.

(ii) Approved procurement recommendations -

·        Approve the carrying out and completion of procurement exercises with a number of different contractors for the relocation of the Grand Arcade operations control room. The total cost for this project was estimated to be £70,000, with the building works likely to cost approximately £44,000.

·        The permission of the Executive Councillor and Director of Resources would be sought prior to proceeding if the quotation or tender sum exceeded the estimated contract value by more than 15%.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

Committee did not request this item for pre-scrutiny.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.