Agenda item

RESOLVED:-

(i)      that the outcome of the initial feasibility study and ground investigation report for the proposed foot and cycle bridge linking Penny Pie Park with Pogmoor Recreation Ground to enhance the delivery of the approved A628 Dodworth Road / Broadway Junction Improvement scheme, be noted;

(ii)      that the Service Director for Regeneration and Culture be authorised to;

          · seek planning permission for the scheme attached detail in Appendix 1,

          · undertake necessary consultations with all key stakeholders including Network Rail

          · enter into the necessary agreements with Network Rail, including Basic Asset Protection Agreement

          · under the terms of the Barnsley Contract Procedure rules, seek tenders for any aspect of the project and appoint the successful tenderer on the basis of most economically advantageous bid; and or consider whether any of the works, services or goods can be provided in-house, subject to value for money considerations and subject to all costs able to be contained within the allocated budget as per financial implications detailed in section 7 below;

(iii)     that the Service Director of Legal Services in consultation with the Executive Director of Place be authorised to negotiate the terms and conditions of any successful Funding Agreement to access additional funding to contribute Page 39 Cab.22.7.2020/9 2 towards the scheme and that the approval of any terms of the Funding Agreement are delegated to the Service Director of Legal Services; and

(iv)    that the Corporate Asset Manager be authorised to agree any land acquisitions or commercial terms that may be required to allow the bridge to be constructed.