Decision - Royal Pavilion Estate Capital Project

1)            That Policy & Resources Committee notes the progress made to date on the Royal Pavilion Estate capital project Phase 1, which has an estimated cost of £19.1 million, and the successful bids for ACE Stage 2 match funding and HLF Round 1 match funding totalling £10.8million towards these Phase 1 capital works.

2)            That Policy & Resources Committee agrees that a Round 2 HLF bid is prepared and submitted for the Phase 1 capital works to the Brighton Dome and delegates authority to the Assistant Chief Executive and Executive Director, Finance & Resources to prepare, sign off and submit this bid.

3)            That Policy & Resources Committee agrees that further bids to HLF are prepared and submitted for subsequent phases of capital works to the Royal Pavilion Estate and delegates authority to the Assistant Chief Executive and Executive Director, Finance & Resources to prepare, sign off and submit these bids.

4)            That Policy & Resources Committee agrees the Procurement Strategy described in paragraphs 3.11 to 3.17 of this report.

5)            That Policy & Resources Committee delegates authority to the Assistant Chief Executive and Executive Director, Finance & Resources to; procure the architect led design team to deliver the Phase 1 capital works and enter into contracts for these works following the procurement, subject to receiving planning permission; and procure and commission further works to satisfy HLF bid requirements, including the Interpretation Strategy, Brand Identity & Wayfinding and Management & Maintenance Plan.

6)            That Policy & Resources Committee notes the funding requirements for the project and commits the council to match funding of £0.75 million for the Phase 1 capital works.

7)            That Policy & Resources Committee authorises spend against the ACE and HLF secured match funding for the Phase 1 capital works for the appointment of an architect led design team to carry out the detailed design, prepare contract documentation and procure a main contractor.

8)            That Policy & Resources Committee approves £10,000 from the council’s 2014/15 Strategic Investment Fund to provide support to progress the project.

9)            That Policy & Resources Committee confirms the council commitment to the Royal Pavilion Estate capital project, agrees to act as lead organisation and supports continued joint working with the Brighton Dome & Festival Limited (BDFL) and the Royal Pavilion & Museums.

10)         That Policy & Resources Committee notes the need to formalise the relationship between the Council and BDBF and the possible advantages of an incorporated joint venture delivery vehicle for the project and that the Assistant Chief Executive and Interim Director Finance & Resources will appraise options and negotiate terms with BDFL, with the outcome being presented to a future Policy & Resources Committee for approval.