Issue - meetings

(Portfolio Holder: Councillor K Wilkie)

The Leader introduced the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment which advised on the findings of an options appraisal undertaken for the future provision and maintenance of the Council’s vehicle fleet.

A motion from the Leader was circulated at the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the motion from the Leader and the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED  A       That the findings of the options appraisal report, attached at Appendix 1 be noted and option 1, to procure a new contract for the provision of vehicles and maintenance, be approved.

                        B.      That the Director of Leisure and Environment in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder be authorised to undertake soft marketing testing and procure a new vehicle fleet and maintenance service with ASPE's input.

                        C.     That if the tendered costs of option 1 referred to above are greater than the available budget or the in-house option appears more favourable on a costs basis, then a further report be presented to Cabinet and/or Council, as appropriate.