Issue - decisions

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The Authority’s contract rules be waived pursuant to contract rule 6.1.1 for the appointment of 11^th Hour Events Limited to supply and deliver the Christmas ice rink in 2021 on Imperial Gardens;

2.    The Authority appoint 11^th Hour Events Limited to supply and deliver the ice rink on behalf of the Authority, in advance of planning permission being considered by the Planning Committee on 14^th October 2021, and that the costs and risks set out in this report be noted;

3.    A total potential financial commitment of £335,575 plus VAT be approved;

4.    Authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Place & Growth to agree the terms of the contract and the entrance fees;

5.    £80,302.50 plus VAT be paid as a non-refundable deposit to secure the contractor before planning permission is determined and the contract entered into.