Decision details

9.1

The Executive Director, Resources submitted a report seeking approval for two additions to the 2014/15 Capital Programme and the approval of two procurement strategies for the delivery of projects in the programme.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the proposed additions and variations to the Capital Programme, listed in Appendix 1, including the associated procurement strategies and delegates authority to the Director of Commercial Services to award the necessary contracts following stage approval by Capital Programme Group;

(b)

notes that there had been no exercises of delegated authority to vary capital expenditure this month; and

(c)

notes that there had been no approvals under the emergency provisions.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The proposed changes to the Capital Programme will improve the services to the people of Sheffield.

9.3.2

To formally record changes to the Capital Programme and gain Member approval for changes in line with Financial Regulations and to reset the Capital Programme in line with latest information.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

A number of alternative courses of action are considered as part of the process undertaken by Officers before decisions are recommended to Members. The recommendations made to Members represent what Officers believe to be the best options available to the Council, in line with Council priorities, given the constraints on funding and the use to which funding is put within the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme.

9.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

9.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

9.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Eugene Walker, Executive Director, Resources

9.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee