Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report setting out two instances where the Council had allocated budget for capital works, and had experienced a price increase to the works.  The report sought funding to be approved from the Capital Contract Increases Fund in relation to road works as a result of a landslip at Auchmeanach Farm, Claonaig and a Road Marking Machine.

Decision

The Council agreed –

1.     to fund £706k from the Capital Contract Increases Fund to contribute to the landslip works at Claonaig;

2.     to fund £28k from the Capital Contract Increases Fund to contribute towards the purchase of the Road Marking Machine; and

3.     that delegated authority be granted for the use of the Capital Contract Increases Fund to the Council’s Chief Executive and two Executive Directors in consultation with the Leader, Depute Leaders and Leader of the largest Opposition Group.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated April 2024, submitted)