Purpose

The purpose of this report is
to seek urgent approval for the demolition of Building 4015 (the
old Departure Lounge) at the Port of Ramsgate due to the
deteriorated condition of asbestos containing materials within the
building. Following a recent site inspection and confirmation of
the building’s poor condition, specialist advice determined
that full demolition of the building is the safest and most
cost-effective solution. The report outlines the background, risks,
and financial implications to support the need for immediate action
and exemption from the standard call-in period.

Decision

The Chief Executive agreed the following:

 

That the decision meets the criteria of Special
Urgency as per paragraph 19 of the Council’s Procedure
Rules;

 

That the urgency of this decision on health and
safety grounds necessitates a waiver to the Council’s
Contract Procedure Rules;

 

To approve the key decision to direct award a
contract with a value of approximately £250k for the
demolition of Building 4015 at the Port of Ramsgate;
and

 

To approve
a one-off General Fund capital budget virement of £350k,
transferring funding from the ‘Relocation of Port
Workshop’ capital scheme to a new scheme for the
‘Demolition of Building 4015 (the Old Departure
Lounge).