Decision details

*RESOLVED –

          That it be recommended to full Council:

1.   That the Town Hall refurbishment scheme be amended to reflect the increased scope and extended timescales required for delivery.

2.   That both the asbestos and building works are completed whilst Chesterfield Borough Council staff members remain in-situ within the Town Hall.

3.   That the Capital Programme be updated to reflect the revised capital budget of £2,740,000.

4.   That the Treasury indicators be updated to reflect that prudential borrowing of £2,091,000 be used to fund the increased capital costs of the scheme.

5.   That the Service Improvement Reserve be used to fund £135,000 of additional associated revenue costs in 2016/2017.

6.   That it be noted that the council’s Operational Services Division is capable of recruiting the resources required to enable delivery of the building works programme within the cost model identified.

7.   That it be noted that the scheme assumes a minimum £240,840 of income will be generated annually from 2020/21, which would then be able to be reinvested in the council’s work to protect and improve front line services to the public.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

The Council has a duty to manage asbestos safely and must therefore revise the Town Hall refurbishment plan to take account of this requirement.  In addition, the Council is able to maximise additional revenue income by increasing the scope of the scheme.