Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will set out the situation and impact of Covid-19 on the Council’s commercial property portfolio.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the position of the commercial property portfolio in relation to the Covid 19 situation and to consider the officer recommendation as outlined in the report.

Resolved: That;

                                         i.    the position and the support that the City Council has provided to the businesses within its commercial property portfolio in relation to the COVID-19 situation be noted;

                                        ii.    the impact of COVID-19 situation on the previously agreed lease to Spark:York be noted and that agreement be given to the removal of the obligation upon Spark:York to provide a deposit/bond payment and guarantee from one of its directors as part of the pre requisites originally required for the grant of a further lease.

Reason:     To note the current impact of Covid-19 on the City Council’s commercial property following the grant of rent deferments, as set out in the report and to provide Spark York with further support and financial viability for their short term use of 17-21 Piccadilly.