RESOLVED:-
(1) That four compact sweeping machines, as set out at paragraph 5.1.2 in the report, are procured via the ESPO Framework Contract (Ref: 215 Specialist Vehicles – Lot 3) at a cost of £314,173.96.
(2) That Cabinet agrees the financing of the vehicles be undertaken by way of Prudential Borrowing, as previously approved within the Council’s Capital Programme and Treasury Management Strategy.
REASON FOR DECISION – To procure sweeping machines to replace those reaching the end of their five year period of utilisation.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED & REJECTED – Replacing vehicles by way of finance lease arrangements was not considered to be appropriate or offer good value to the Council.