(a) That a market engagement to obtain
expressions of interest for leasing of all the site, be approved.
This engagement is to be open
to any operators that have interest in the opportunity, with the aim to attract
operators with experience in accessing leisure grant monies and could maximise
the leisure offer within Verwood community for existing and future leisure
users.
(b) That delegated
authority be given to the Executive Director of Place, following consultation
with the Portfolio Holder for Culture, Communities and Customer Services and
the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Assets and Property and after
evaluation of the expressions of interest (short-listing interviews and the
undertaking of due diligence and best offer consideration) to select a
preferred party and agree with them the terms of a new lease.
Reason for the decision
To
promote and assist in the delivery of improved leisure facilities through
investment funds not available to Dorset Council. To retain the freehold of the
site and to deliver the improvements by way of a new lease and if necessary, an
additional agreement referring to investment by the preferred bidder.