Issue - meetings

Kings Arms Bridge

 

 

Meeting: 12/06/2018 - Executive (Item 58)

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To consider the report of the Service Manager, Community Safety & Enforcement.

 

Decision:

Agreed

 

 

That it is recommended that Council approve an additional budget of £250,000 to fabricate and install a replacement of the Kings Arms Bridge to meet all current safety standards.

 

Reason for Decision:

 

As set out in the report.

 

Minutes:

The Director (DB) presented the report which sought approval for additional funding for the replacement of the Exeter City Council owned Kings Arms Bridge. He advised that the initial estimate provided had been based on a like for like replacement and had not fully recognised all the technical aspects which would need to be considered.   

 

Members discussed the need to ensure that estimates were robust and that the Council was attaining value for money when appointing consultants to quote on works required.

 

The Director clarified the position with regards to a robust Procurement Framework being put in place for the future.

 

RECOMMENDED that Council approve an additional budget of £250,000 to fabricate and install a replacement of the Kings Arms Bridge to meet all current safety standards.