On 14 February 2023, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the Outline Business Case as set
out in Appendix 1 of the report, and in particular the establishment of a
Legacy Portfolio adopting a Hybrid Approach (Option 3 in section 4.3.3 of the
report);
(ii) Approved the implementation of the
Governance and Management arrangements for the Portfolio as set out in the
Outline Business Case;
(iii) Approved the continued use of the Themes
from the Birmingham City Council Legacy Plan approved in December 2021 to
underpin the direction of the Portfolio. The themes being:
• Enabling a THRIVING city, creating
opportunities accessible to all
• Opening up opportunities to which
our younger population can ASPIRE to achieve;
• Initiatives and facilities which
support the development of a HEALTHY society, both physically and mentally;
• Creating a platform for a more
WELCOMING, diverse place to live and invest;
• Accelerating our GREEN GROWTH plans
to grow Birmingham in a sustainable and resilient way;
(iv) Noted the inclusion within the Portfolio
of key priorities for support including the European Athletics Championship 26
and City’s aspiration to host an International Festival;
(v) Approved the proposed funding for the
operation of the Legacy Portfolio as a top slice from identified Games Legacy
funding sources as set out in the OBC;
(vi) Delegated authority to approve Full
Business Cases for projects delivered within the scope of the Legacy Portfolio
to the Legacy Portfolio Board, subject to proposed projects being deliverable
within the available funding as set out in the OBC;
(vii) Delegated authority to apply for and accept
grant funding from WMCA or other sources that may emerge for projects that fall
within the scope of the Legacy Portfolio to the Director of Legacy in
consultation with the Director of Council Management;
(viii) Authorised the City Solicitor to complete
and execute any legal documents necessary to implement the above
recommendations.
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