Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Resolved –
(1) That the contents of Document “Q” and the actions taken to manage the issues highlighted be noted.
(2) That the following capital expenditure schemes as outlined in section 14.9 and 14.11 to Document “Q” be approved:
(i) £1.05m for city centre ducting. This will be funded by a mixture of current scheme budgets and £0.7m new corporate borrowing.
(ii) £1.4m for new equipment for enabled care This will be funded by new corporate borrowing.
(iii) £0.14m for the replacement of the rack seating at Victoria Hall. This will be funded from the general contingency budget.
(iv) £0.3m for new Gym Equipment at two Leisure Centres, subject to final PAG approval. This will be funded by invest to save borrowing.
(v) £4m for the continuation of the Empty Homes Capital Programme. This scheme is already included in Reserve Schemes and will be funded from capital receipts generated by the programme.
(vi) £0.127m for the acquisition of a Nursery building that will be developed as a teacher training facility. The acquisition will be funded from the general contingency budget and the capital development works grant funded.
(3) That it be noted that the following has been approved under Section 1.7 of the Financial Regulations:
(i) £2.3m for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Children’s Residential homes capital scheme. These schemes are already included in Reserve Schemes and will be funded from corporate borrowing.
(ii) £0.081m for the repair of the driveway and carpark at Ingleborough Hall. This has been funded from the general contingency budget.
To be actioned by: Director of Finance
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
(Andrew Cross – 01274 436823)
Publication date: 08/11/2023
Date of decision: 07/11/2023
Decided at meeting: 07/11/2023 - Executive
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