On 7
September 2021, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the extension
of the Council’s participation in the West Midlands e-scooter trial until the end
of March 2022 on the existing terms of the trial, in line with the current DfT
extension granted in May 2021. It is noted that costs to the Council will be
limited to officer time in continuing to monitor the trial;
(ii) Approved a potential
further extension of the Council’s participation in the West Midlands e-scooter
trial from April 2022 until the end of September 2022, dependent upon the
national trial being extended by the DfT beyond March 2022. It is noted that
costs to the Council should be limited to officer time in continuing to monitor
the trial but subject to confirmation by DfT;
(iii) Approved entry into any
agreements and authorities required with the operator, DfT and the West
Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to allow the trial to continue, and delegated
authority to finalise the terms of these agreements to the Assistant Director
Transport and Connectivity in conjunction with the Director of Council
Management (Interim), in consultation with the Leader and relevant Portfolio
Holders;
(iv) Authorised the Acting
City Solicitor to negotiate, execute, seal and complete all necessary
documentation and legal agreements to give effect to the above recommendation;
(v) Approved that in the
unlikely event that cost implications are identified for the Council for the
period of the extended trial, an ask for contingency for unforeseen costs will
be requested and available for draw down through delegations afforded to the
S151 officer.
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MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2021.