Issue - decisions

Members considered a report detailing the proposed programme of capital expenditure for major and minor projects against the 2007/08 and 2008/09 DfES local Authority (LA) Formula Capital funding, as shown in Annex 1.

The report also included information on the Schools Access Initiative (SAI) for 2007/08.  It was noted that 21 bids had been received totalling £458,685 and that these had been ranked and prioritised using an agreed criteria. As a result, a number of projects had been recommended as shown in Annex 2 and a programme of capital expenditure against the fund proposed.

The report informed Members of the results of the bidding round for capital support for Extended Schools to date and proposed a procurement route for the provision of a new building for Joseph Rowntree School under the BSF One-School Pathfinder Project scheme previously approved in September 2006.

Members noted that advice had been sought from the Assistant Director of Resources, Head of Property Services and he had recommended that the new school be procured through the national framework.  This would allow the Authority to choose between six pre-selected construction partners who through the scheme, had previously built 3,500 schools in total and would have the capacity to deliver the new school on time and on budget.

Members expressed concern that the individuality of the York scheme must not be lost and that the ideas and requirements of those who would use the new school facilities must be taken into consideration.  It was noted that a good level of consultation was in progress with all the interested parties.

Advice of the Advisory Panel 

That the Executive Member:

i.              Approve the proposed LA Formula Capital programme for 2007/08 and 2008/09

ii.            Approve the proposed Schools Access Initiative capital programme for 2007/08

iii.          Note that the detail of the proposed Extended Schools Capital programme for 2007/08 and 2008/09 will be presented to EMAP in January 2007

iv.           Support the procurement for the new building for Joseph Rowntree School through the PfS national framework.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:       That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed

REASON:            To ensure the delivery of an effective capital programme supporting   the priorities of the Council.