Decision Details

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On 23 June 2020, Cabinet:

1. Approved participation and subsequent implementation of a trial for the use of e-Scooters in the city commencing Summer 2020, for a period of 12 months, noting that costs to the Council will be limited to officer time in preparing and monitoring the trial;

2. Delegated the approval of the details of the trial to the Assistant Director Transport and Connectivity, in consultation with the Leader and relevant portfolio holders;

3. Delegated the approval of the procurement strategy and award of the contract for the e-Scooter rental scheme to the Interim 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 Interim City Solicitor (or their delegate);

    

4. Approved entry into any agreements and authorities required with operators, DfT and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to allow the trial to take place, and delegates authority to finalise the terms of these agreements to the Assistant Director Transport and Connectivity in conjunction with the Interim Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Leader and relevant portfolio holders.

5. Authorised the Interim City Solicitor to negotiate, execute, seal and complete all necessary documentation and legal agreements to give effect to the above decisions.

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