Decision

The Leader took Members to a vote on the
recommendations which were agreed unanimously.
 
RESOLVED
 
Cabinet:
 

a.   
note the outcome of an extensive operator and developer market
engagement exercise and the update to scheme viability

b.   
note the steps taken to further establish and describe options for
the scheme, as well as the further market engagement that will be
carried out under paragraph [66-73];

c.    
note the key risks and considerations involved in proceeding,
including that an affordable scheme is subject to certain risk
factors and ultimately may not be achievable

d.   
note that in light of the market engagement and further work
carried out the recommended broad specification of a hybrid
cinema-specification including live performance should be
pursued.

e.   
delegate the preparation of the procurement documents and conduct
of the procurement exercise for the appointment of a Cultural
Operator to the Director of Resources and Organisational
Development supported by specialist market and legal advisors and
the council’s Procurement Service.

f.     
note that further reports will be brought to Cabinet in due course
in relation to the outcome of the Operator Procurement and based on
an evaluation carried out under the tender documents to recommend
the successful bidder for appointment as the Cultural Operator;

g.   
note the position in relation to Clair Hall as an asset of
community value and that a further report on that will be made.