Issue - meetings

1.  That agreement be given to the extension of the existing contract for the operation of the Cobtree Golf Course dated 1 January 2011 (varied by a deed of variation dated 9 January 2014) to 9 September 2016 and other variations to the existing contract as set out in the Heads of Terms attached as exempt Appendix A to the report of the Cobtree Officer.

2.  That the Cobtree Officer be authorised to:

  (a) seek at least two quotes for the appointment of a specialist consultant to investigate and advise on the range of options relating to the future re-tendering of the Cobtree Golf Course contract on a long term basis; and

  (b) in consultation with the Chairman of the Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee, select and proceed with the appointment of a consultant up to a maximum consultancy fee of £10,000.

3.  That the Head of Legal Partnership be authorised to:

  (a) enter into a deed of variation of contract with the current operator in relation to this extension; and

  (b)   enter into a professional services contract with the chosen consultant.

4.  That a proposal for the long term management of the Golf Course or other options be reported back to the Committee for approval.

DECISION MADE:

1.  That agreement be given to the extension of the existing contract for the operation of the Cobtree Golf Course dated 1 January 2011 (varied by a deed of variation dated 9 January 2014) to 9 September 2016 and other variations to the existing contract as set out in the Heads of Terms attached as exempt Appendix A to the report of the Cobtree Officer.

2.  That the Cobtree Officer be authorised to:

  (a) seek at least two quotes for the appointment of a specialist consultant to investigate and advise on the range of options relating to the future re-tendering of the Cobtree Golf Course contract on a long term basis; and

  (b) in consultation with the Chairman of the Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee, select and proceed with the appointment of a consultant up to a maximum consultancy fee of £10,000.

3.  That the Head of Legal Partnership be authorised to:

  (a) enter into a deed of variation of contract with the current operator in relation to this extension; and

  (b)   enter into a professional services contract with the chosen consultant.

4.  That a proposal for the long term management of the Golf Course or other options be reported back to the Committee for approval.

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