The Head of
Regeneration and Economic Development introduced the report and
stated that additional car-parking facilities were required at
Maidstone Innovation Centre. The carpark would be of a temporary
nature.
The Innovation
Centre had opened in December 2021 and the funding required was
outlined.
The Committee
expressed support for the proposal.
RESOLVED: That
1.
An agreed sum be added to the capital programme to
fund the costs of providing a temporary car park serving the
Maidstone Innovation Zone;
2.
The estimated costs and repayment plan set out in
paragraph 2.10 of the report be agreed;
3.
Delegated authority be given to the Head of
Regeneration and Economic Development to undertake a procurement
process for professional services and appoint these contracts in
line with the Contract Procedure Rules and to submit a planning
application for the car park;
4.
Delegated authority be given to the Director of
Finance and Business Improvement to award the contract to the
successful bidder for the construction of the Temporary Car Park in
line with the Contract Procedure Rules; and
5.
Delegated authority be given to the Head of Mid Kent
Legal Services to enter into contracts and any other necessary
agreements for the construction of the Temporary Car
Park.
