Civic Halls Improvement and Full Restoration
[To receive an update on the Civic Halls improvement project and to consider the case for a full building restoration scheme]
Additional documents:
Decision:
1. That Council be recommended to:
a. Approve the scope of construction and associated works for the comprehensive restoration of both Wulfrun and Civic Halls
b. Approve the additional capital resources of £23.7 million required to deliver the Civic Halls project
c. Approve the development of a ticket levy to support the proposed scheme.
d. Delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for City Economy, in consultation with Strategic Director for Place, to agree the contract variation with Shaylor Group when the negotiation process is complete.
2. That the revised business case for the Civic Halls be noted.
3. That the approach to seeking additional grant funding from external sources, to reduce the cost to the Council be noted.
Minutes:
Councillor John Reynolds presented the update report on the Civic Halls Improvement Project, as approved by the Panel in July 2016. It advised on the significant emerging building fabric, structural and building management issues that have been identified following detailed technical surveys and reviews undertaken in 2017 quarter three. The report set out the case for a full building restoration scheme and sought approval for the revised proposals and the revised capital funding strategy.
Resolved:
1. That Council be recommended to:
a. Approve the scope of construction and associated works for the comprehensive restoration of both Wulfrun and Civic Halls
b. Approve the additional capital resources of £23.7 million required to deliver the Civic Halls project
c. Approve the development of a ticket levy to support the proposed scheme.
d. Delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for City Economy, in consultation with Strategic Director for Place, to agree the contract variation with Shaylor Group when the negotiation process is complete.
2. That the revised business case for the Civic Halls be noted.
3. That the approach to seeking additional grant funding from external sources, to reduce the cost to the Council be noted.