That:
(a)
expenditure up to the sum as set out in the Exempt Report of the
Director of Environment and Shared Services to establish an
enterprise hub on the first floor terrace of Maidstone House be
agreed;
(b)
delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and
Shared Services to negotiate changes to the council’s lease
of the Gateway with the landlord, Capital and Regional to enable
the enterprise hub to be delivered;
(c)
delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and
Shared Services to recommend the appointment of a contractor to the
Head of Finance and Resources, selected via tender, for the
refurbishment works;
(d)
delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and
Shared Services to make changes to the design, project programme
and budget to ensure the project is delivered on time and within
budget;
(e)
an initial progress report is presented after nine months of
operation and a full review undertaken after 18 months into the
success and progress of the Enterprise Hub; and
(f)
the Economic Development Unit in
conjunction with the Property & Procurement Manager continues
to look for suitable land and/or buildings for longer term
Enterprise Hub solutions and subject to the review in (e) above,
report back with fully costed options
as appropriate.