Issue - decisions

RESOLVED: (i)         That Staffing & Urgency Committee be recommended to approve:

a)    The progression of Option 2b (Askham Bar & Poppleton Bar), with approx. 30% local contribution.

b)    The funding approach identified in Option 2b in Table 1 in Annex 2.

c)    The allocation of £3.305m from within the Council’s existing capital programme.

d)    An increased allocation of LTP grant funding (up to £0.7m) to the scheme as part of the local contribution, with the expectation that additional developer contributions will be used when received.

e)    The use of £2.2m from the New Homes Bonus and / or prudential borrowing, with the actual split to be determined at a later date, with a commitment to fund any shortfall in funding prudential borrowing, and to meet any consequent revenue implications that arise.

f)     The use of the £350k value of the Sim Hills tip site as part of the Council’s contribution.

(ii)        That Staffing & Urgency Committee be recommended to note:

a)    the additional risk to the Council, such as funding all cost over-runs, which result from the changes to the DfT funding processes and

b)    the increase revenue risk from operating additional Park & Ride services.

REASON:      To maximise the likelihood of a successful bud for funds from the DfT.

(iii)       That Cabinet record its commitment to achieve the future development of the Clifton Moor site for Park & Ride, separately from the Access York bid process.

REASON:      In view of the importance of this site.