Decision - Metro Wireless Network Concession Extension

(1)               That approval be given to let a service concession for the use of council owned assets (primarily street furniture) to deliver a Wireless Network for a 7 year initial period with the option to extend for 2 years plus a further period of up to 12 months (7 plus 2 plus 1);

(2)               That the Executive Director Environment, Development & Housing be granted delegated authority to award a service concession contract to deliver a Metro Wireless network and, subject to satisfactory performance of the appointed contractor, to extend the 7-year contract by a maximum of 3 years (2 years, then 12 months); and

(3)               That the Executive Director Environment, Development & Housing be authorised to agree any minor amendments to the draft contract deemed necessary and to conclude the contract accordingly.