Decision details

Matter for Decision:  

The Council is currently considering options for the future of Park Street multi-storey car park. One of the recommendations that follows from the committee report in June 2012 is to conduct investigations into the feasibility of constructing an underground car park on the current site.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Financial recommendations –

·       Approve the commencement of this scheme, which is not included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan 

·        The total cost of the project is £60,000 funded from Car Parks Structural and Equipment R&R budgets 

·        There are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project.

Procurement recommendations:

·       Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of investigations into the feasibility of constructing an underground car park on the Park Street site.

·       Subject to:

-         The permission of the Director of Resources being sought prior to proceeding if the quotation or tender sum exceeds the estimated contract.

-         The permission from the Executive Councillor being sought before proceeding if the value exceeds the estimated contract 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:

The Committee received a report from the Head of Specialist Services regarding underground investigations at Park Street Multi-story Car Park.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

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

Not applicable.