Decision details

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme 3 (PSDS3) - GMCA Grant Award

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.  That the Council enter into a grant agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in order to access grant funding from the PSDS 3 to support the delivery of the Scheme.

 

2. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance and Director of Finance and Systems, to agree the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.

 

3. That authority be delegated to the Director of Legal and Governance to enter into the grant agreement required to finalise the transaction.

 

4. That, for the reasons set out in the report, this decision be deemed urgent and not subject to call-in.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council is required to enter into a grant agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority in order to access grant monies to support the immediate implementation of the works which are to be completed by 31st March 23 to avoid additional match funding to complete the programme.

Alternative options considered:

To do nothing in terms of seeking public funding to assist with Scheme. The Council would not be able to undertake the decarbonisation works.

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 08/06/2022

Date of decision: 06/06/2022

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