| Reference Number :- | 2671 |
| Date :- | 2016/04/15 |
| Decision Maker :- | Cabinet |
| Subject to Call-in :- | Yes |
| Subject of Decision :- | Harwich Innovation Centre Project |
| Decision :- | That Cabinet: (a) noted the scope, content, and recommendations of the Nautilus Associates Demand and Need Study, as shown in Appendix A to item A.2 of the Report of the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration; (b) endorsed the Council’s commitment to the project at this stage and authorised the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Regeneration Portfolio Holder, to finalise and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (as set out in Appendix B to the aforementioned report) in consultation with the signatory organisations; (c) approved that the Property Dealing Procedure be initiated in order for the technical studies, valuations and negotiations to be carried out in order to inform the preparation of a business case and final decision, to be the subject of a future report; and (d) approved the use of the Business Investment and Growth budget (up to a maximum of £40,000) to undertake the full range of technical studies, cost and viability assessments necessary to inform the Council’s position. |
| Reason for Decision :- | Having considered the report. |
| Alternative Options Considered :- | None. |
| Conflicts of Interest Delared (and Dispensations Granted by the Monitoring Officer) :- | None. Consultation with Ward Member: N/A. |
| Contact Officer :- | Regeneration Manager - Tom Gardiner |
| Decision to Take Effect at end of :- | 2016/04/22 |
| Attachments :- | Harwich Innovation Centre Report and Appendices (5M/bytes) |