1. That agreement
be given to the extension of the existing contract for the
operation of the Cobtree Golf Course
dated 1 January 2011 (varied by a deed of variation dated 9 January
2014) to 9 September 2016 and other variations to the existing
contract as set out in the Heads of Terms attached as exempt
Appendix A to the report of the Cobtree
Officer.
2. That the
Cobtree Officer be authorised to:
(a) seek at least two quotes for the appointment of a specialist
consultant to investigate and advise on the range of options
relating to the future re-tendering of the Cobtree Golf Course contract on a long term basis;
and
(b) in consultation with the Chairman of
the Cobtree Manor Estate Charity
Committee, select and proceed with the appointment of a consultant
up to a maximum consultancy fee of £10,000.
3. That the Head
of Legal Partnership be authorised
to:
(a) enter into a deed of variation of
contract with the current operator in relation to this extension;
and
(b)
enter into a professional services
contract with the chosen consultant.
4. That a proposal
for the long term management of the Golf Course or other options be
reported back to the Committee for approval.