Decision Maker: Cabinet (Resources) Panel
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
A scheme has been developed to
improve the A449 Stafford Road between Junction 2 of the M54 and
Springfield Lane. This report seeks approval to actions to move the
scheme forward to construction, subject to securing funding from
the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership.
Decisions:
Cllr Steve Evans sought
approval to take forward for consultation an initial draft design
for a comprehensive network improvement along the A449, between
junction 2 of the M54 and Springfield Lane. The design would address existing operational
problems and accommodate future growth. Further detailed design,
and ultimately construction would be subject to securing
funding.
Resolved:
- That the network improvement scheme
along the A449, between junction 2 of the M54 and
Springfield Lane be approved for public consultation.
- That the appointment of Eurovia Infrastructure Ltd of Horsham for Early
Contractor Involvement (ECI) under the
Midlands Highway Alliance Medium Scheme Framework be approved.
- That authority be delegated to the
Cabinet Members for City Environment and Resources, in consultation
with the Strategic Director for Place and Director of Finance to
undertake negotiations for land acquisition or dedication by
agreement for small areas of land affected by the scheme.
- That the placement of orders, not
exceeding £100,000 in total, for advance works including but
not limited to alterations to statutory undertakers’
equipment, subject to grant funding being secured be
authorised.
- That authority be delegated to the
Director of Governance to enter into a funding agreement with the
Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership in respect of the City
North Gateway – A449, J2 to
Springfield Lane scheme.
- That authority be delegated to the
Cabinet Member for City Environment, in consultation with the
Strategic Director for Place, to approve the award of the works
contract for a total estimated contract value of £4.5 million
when the evaluation process is complete, subject to grant funding
being secured.
Report author: Gwyn James
Publication date: 02/03/2017
Date of decision: 28/02/2017
Decided at meeting: 28/02/2017 - Cabinet (Resources) Panel
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