Decision details

Acquisition of Property K

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, Group Head of Corporate Governance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Chief Executive undertook any necessary subsequent negotiations (including further bids if required) and completed the acquisition of the asset (in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader and the Cabinet Member for
Finance);
The Head of Corporate Governance entered into any legal
documentation necessary to acquire the asset.

Reasons for the decision:

The site will provide additional residential accommodation to help meet housing need and generate rental income.
It will bring in a steady income stream for the term of the lease. The income stream will assist in the future ongoing financial stability of the Council.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Formally agree the conditional bid and complete the acquisition
Option 2 - Formally agree not to submit a bid.

Publication date: 26/03/2019

Date of decision: 23/03/2019