Mr
Laurence Tricker, the Programme Manager, presented his report which
sought approval from the Committee to accept the new quotation from
UK Power Networks (UKPN) and the increased costs for the
installation of an electric power cable to the Cobtree Visitor Centre.
The
Committee was informed that they had previously agreed to the
installation of a new power cable by UKPN in January
2018. The quotation was only valid for
90 days and owing to the delay in commencing the contract with the
external café operator the original quotation from UKPN was
no longer valid. The new quotation
obtained was £2,239 higher than the original one. UKPN had advised that the increase was due to the
fact that it would be a different contractor and their fees had
changed.
It was
noted that the operator of the café had agreed to contribute
to these costs over the period of their lease via an uplift of
£2,900 in their annual rent which would be ongoing once the
works had been completed.
In
response to a question from a Member, Officers confirmed that the
route for the cable would not go through the car park.
RESOLVED:
1)
That the increased cost for the installation of the
power cable of £2,239 be agreed.
2)
That delegated authority be given to the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services to
enter into contracts and any other necessary agreements for a new
power supply to the Cobtree Visitor
Centre based on the revised costs.
Voting: For: unanimous