Decision details

Agreed:-

(1.1)  that approval be given to identify land to the rear of Smethwick Council House as the preferred site for a new Archives Centre.

(1.2)  that the Director – Borough Economy be authorised to proceed with feasibility, design, specification and the development a funding strategy for a new Archives Centre at the preferred site.

(1.3)  That the Director of Borough Economy, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, be authorised to:

• Prepare any necessary tendering documentation;

• Procure, in accordance with the public procurement rules, the Council’s procurement and financial regulations a contractor(s) to carry out further feasibility, draft design and specification and support a funding strategy; to award a contract and to enter into or execute under seal any financial agreement(s) as may be deemed necessary in relation to the project