Decision details

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Resources, Leisure and Culture seeking approval for proposals for the use of vacated space following the re-location of South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association.

(i)  To approve the surrender of the SERFCA accommodation at Solent Sky on the terms set out in this report.

(ii)  To approve the changes in the proposed lease terms of the Museum as outlined in this report; and

·  To delete the existing scheme in the Leisure and Culture capital programme for repairs to the Museum,

·  To add to the Leisure and Culture capital programme a new scheme for £240,000 in 2011/12 for a capital grant to the Museum towards the costs of the repairs; and

·  To approve, in accordance with Finance Procedure Rules, spending of £240,000 in 2011/12.

(iii)  To approve the grant of a lease of the whole premises to the Trustees of the Solent Sky Museum on the terms set out in this report and to delegate to the Head of Property and Procurement authority to undertake all such ancillary acts to complete the lease.

1.  The terms of surrender are recommended to enable SERFCA to re-locate and the long awaited completion of the lease to take place.
2. The lease of the additional space to the Museum will ensure additional liability for financial outgoings does not fall on the Council
3. The agreement also has the benefits as set out in the attached appendix.

1. Not to agree terms for the re-location of SERFCA – however, this would make it more difficult to re-develop the site when the Museum re-locates.
2. Not to make the vacated space available to the Museum – however, this gives more risk of financial loss to the Council in having to bear empty property rates.
3. The 3^rd alternative option is set out in the confidential appendix attached.