Decisions

RESOLVED THAT

1.    Curtins Consulting Ltd be appointed to provide the professional service of civil and structural engineer and contract administrator for the project to renovate Cornish type properties.   The service would be awarded under the NHS’ Standard Call-off Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Services for the period until 31st October 2023. 

2.    It is considered the contract will provide good value as it was secured through competitive tendering and importantly through the expertise and experience Curtins have in renovating Cornish type properties and in administering contracts.

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the ongoing technical issues which the Director of Environment and the bereavement services team are managing in relation to the existing cremator plant be noted;

2.    the decision taken by the Crematorium Business Continuity Management Group (CBCMG) to temporarily stop taking new bookings for cremation services be endorsed.

3.    the phased shutdown of the cremation operation at the Bouncers Lane site be approved, noting that it may be necessary to arrange for cremations at alternative locations, should there be any further technical failure of the plant;

4.    the development of an alternative interim service offer and related charges be approved, subject to consultation with funeral directors, which will be made available until the new crematorium becomes operational in Spring 2019;

5.    authority be delegated to the Director of Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Clean and Green Environment, to finalise details of the revised service offer and take any other actions necessary to optimise service delivery arrangements and any associated contractual changes.

6.    the projected financial impact arising from these recommendations, as set out under the ‘Financial implications’ section below be noted.

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the Head of Property & Asset Management (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance) be authorised to dispose of the land for best consideration and upon such other terms as are deemed appropriate.

2.    the Borough Solicitor be authorised to prepare and conclude the necessary documentation.

To award community pride funding

RESOLVED THAT

the list of projects to be funded from the Community Pride Fund as set out in Appendix 2 be approved. 

the Participation and Engagement Team Leader, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be authorised to consider how best to award any remaining funds.