Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
This report asks Members to consider options
which will ensure the continuation of a library service in Chatham
following the closure of the existing library
191/2004 The Cabinet agreed to recommend to
Council to re-locate the Chatham Library to the Gun Wharf Site
subject to the following additional work being undertaken:·
Detailed costing of the internal fit-out and all external works to
be produced for consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure
and Culture· A full breakdown of the works required to make
the building DDA compliant and costing be produced· A full
breakdown of the works required to be provide the costing on moving
server or making secure
· Either three competitive quotations or tenders be sought
in accordance with the Council's contract rules ·
Construction programme of works and detail time scale be provided
for consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and
Culture.
192/2004 The Cabinet agreed to recommend to Council a new capital
scheme for the reprovision of the existing Chatham Library.
193/2004 The Cabinet asked the Director of Finance and Corporate
Services to identify how the necessary funding can be found to fund
the relocation and confirm that the operating costs of the new
library will remain within operating budget.
194/2004 The Cabinet agreed that, in addition, quotations be sought
for the refurbishment of the top floor including DDA
compliance.
195/2004 The Cabinet agreed that at all times the Portfolio Holder
for Leisure and Culture be kept informed of progress and all
quotations and details of works in progress.
The recommended relocation to Gun Wharf meets
all the criteria set out in section 4.2 of the report and brings a
Council-owned asset back into good repair. It has a town centre
location, is near to the existing facility with adequate space for
library provision as well as public car parking.
Publication date: 11/05/2004
Date of decision: 11/05/2004
Decided at meeting: 11/05/2004 - Cabinet
Effective from: 20/05/2004
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