Decision Details

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On 8 September 2020, Cabinet:

1. Approved the procurement strategy for the demolition, site investigation, surveys and auxiliary works (the Works) as outlined at Appendix 2 to the report within the Works Area as shown at Appendix 3 to the report;

2. Delegated the award of the contracts for the Demolition and the Surveys to the Acting Director Inclusive Growth in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Development and Commercial (or their delegate), the Interim Chief Finance Officer (or their delegate) and the Acting City Solicitor (or their delegate);

3. Authorised expenditure up to a maximum value of £5.7m for the Works, and prudential borrowing to fund the cost of the Works;

4. Noted that Acivico Ltd will be providing professional services to support the demolition works and auxiliary works that includes the relocation of Manor House Staff and Retail Market Operation Facilities;

5. Approved the appropriation of 20.57 acres of land held currently by Commercial and Transportation and managed by the Neighbourhoods Directorate for market functions under the Birmingham Corporation (Consolidation) Act 1883, as identified on the plan at Appendix 3 to the report, into the Inclusive Growth Directorate for planning and development purposes under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

6. Authorised the relocation of staff and tenants located at Manor House to secure the Vacant Possession of the site required for the Works;

7. Authorised the Interim City Solicitor to finalise, execute and complete all relevant legal documentation and legal agreements to give effect to the above decisions.