The report before Members considered and reviewed the completion of the concrete repairs to the Coptfold Road Multi Storey Car Park (MSCP) in March 2016 as part 1 of the two-phased planned refurbishment of the structure.

The report considered the results of the structural survey and the commencement of phase two works completing the refurbishment project.

The report also considered elements of the Strategic Parking Review with respect to the night time economy and recommended a number of minor adjustments to the parking order generally.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED the recommendations in the report and following a full discussion  a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED

1.    That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Section 151 officer acting in consultation with the Chair of Policy, Projects & Resources Committee to seek tenders for works to Coptfold Road Multi Storey Car Park, to include the surface coatings, installation of sacrificial anodes as detailed in the recommendation of the Structural Engineer’s report together with the fixed wire test remedial measures, lighting improvements and changes to signing and lining.

2.    That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive and Section 151 officer acting in consultation with the Chair of Policy, Projects & Resources Committee to select and award the contract to the successful bidder.

3.    That authority is given to the implementation of a Life Care Plan, for the future maintenance and inspection of the MSCP.

4.    That the 3 bay parking units on decks 12, 13 & 14 be converted to 2 bays to enhance the usability of the parking bays for larger vehicles on those decks.

5.    That the additional suggested changes to the Parking Order be agreed as identified in section 5 of this report.

Reasons for Recommendations

1.To complete the final phase of the refurbishment programme in the light of the condition report predicting significant additional life to the MSCP structure following the completion of the works.

2.  With the completion of the works the current internal ambience will be much improved and likely to attract additional users thus increasing revenue.

3.  Consistent with the life care plan set out by the Institute of Structural Engineers.

4.  The various parking order updates are pertinent to the current business and encompass recent changes and adjustments. The changes will also facilitate appropriate enforcement across the parking order schedule and expand the income generation potential.