To consider the final recommendations of the Mayor (set out in his Record of Decision - to follow) on the Capital Plan Budget proposals for 2017/2018 and the application of Capital Projects Scoring Matrix to the reserve list of Capital Schemes.

(see http://www.torbay.gov.uk/DemocraticServices/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=163&MId=6618&Ver=4 – agenda for adjourned Council meeting on 9 February 2017)

The Council considered the final Capital Plan Budget proposals of the Mayor (as set out in the Mayor’s Record of Decision dated 16 February 2017), which he had put forward following his consideration of the objections that were made by the Council at its adjourned meeting on 9 February 2017.

In accordance with legislation, the Chairman advised recorded votes would be taken on the motion and amendments.

Mayor Oliver proposed and Councillor Mills seconded a motion as set out below:

that the Capital Plan Budget proposals for 2017/2018, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report and as presented to the adjourned Council meeting on 9 February 2017, be recommended to Council for approval.

During the debate Councillor Tyerman proposed and Councillor Carter seconded an amendment to the motion as follows:

that the Capital Plan Budget proposals for 2017/2018, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report and as presented to the adjourned Council meeting on 9 February 2017, be recommended to Council for approval, subject to the following conditions and for presentation to Council at its meeting in July 2017, if not before:

(a)       that the Elected Mayor and the Chief Executive be requested to review the projects listed below and make recommendations to Council on:

            (i)         Claylands Redevelopment

            (ii)        Edginswell Station

            (iii)       Princess Pier Structural Repair

            With no further significant work (as determined by the Chief Executive) to be undertaken until the schemes have been re-presented to Council for detailed consideration and determination as appropriate;

(b)       that the Elected Mayor and the Chief Executive review and make recommendations to Council on the specific proposals for expenditure on the capital budget for Integrated Transport;

(c)        that, on the basis that the procurement process for replacement of a Torbay wide CCTV system has been paused pending the budget being approved, that the Elected Mayor and Chief Executive review and make recommendations to Council. With no further significant work (as determined by the Chief Executive) be undertaken, until the plan for capital expenditure on CCTV has been re-presented to Council for detailed consideration and determination;

(d)       that the Elected Mayor and Chief Executive be requested to set out to Council how the capital budgets for:

            (i)         affordable housing

            (ii)        empty homes schemes

            (iii)       private sector renewals

                        will be used to meet the Council's Housing strategy.

A recorded vote was taken on the amendment.  The voting was taken by roll call as follows:  For: Mayor Oliver, Councillors Amil, Barnby, Bent, Brooks, Bye, Carter, Cunningham, Darling (M), Darling (S), Doggett, Ellery, Excell, Haddock, Hill, King, Kingscote, Lewis, Manning, Mills, Morey, Morris, O’Dwyer, Parrott, Pentney, Robson, Sanders, Stocks, Stubley, Sykes, Thomas (D), Thomas (J), Tolchard, Tyerman and Winfield (35);  Absent:  Councillors Stockman and Stringer (2).  Therefore, as more than two-thirds of members present and voting had cast their vote in support of the amendment, it was carried (unanimously).

The amended (substantive) motion was then considered by members.

A recorded vote  ...  view the full minutes text for item 165

To consider the final recommendations of the Mayor on the Revenue Budget Proposals for 2017/2018.

·       Mayor’s response to objection to Revenue Budget proposals (to follow)

·       Mayor’s Final Budget Proposals

·       Chief Finance Officer’s Report

·       Proposed Budget Digest (including the proposals for service change, income generation and savings)

·       Equality Impact Assessments

·       Proposed Fees and Charges

(see www.torbay.gov.uk/budget-201718 and http://www.torbay.gov.uk/DemocraticServices/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=163&MId=6618&Ver=4 – agenda for adjourned Council meeting on 9 February 2017)

The Council considered the final Revenue Budget proposals of the Mayor (as set out in the Mayor’s Record of Decision dated 16 February 2017), which he had put forward following his consideration of the objections that were made by the Council at its adjourned meeting on 9 February 2017.

In accordance with legislation, the Chairman advised recorded votes would be taken on the motion and amendments.

Mayor Oliver proposed and Councillor Mills seconded a motion as set out below:

that the Mayor’s original budget proposals presented to Council on 9 February 2017 be recommended to Council, subject to the indicative budget figures for 2018/19 being removed and that these be considered as part of the development of the Revenue Budget for 2018/19, as set out below:

(a)      that the proposals identified for service change, income generation and efficiencies in 2017/2018, as set out in the proposed Revenue Budget Digest (excluding 2018/2019 indicative figures), be approved;

(b)      that the net revenue expenditure of £109.642m resulting in a Council Tax requirement of £60.075m for 2017/2018, a 3.99% increase which includes a 2% increase in Council Tax specifically for adult social care be approved;

(c)      that, in relation to (b) above, the Council’s commitment (by a statement signed by the Chief Financial Officer) to allocate the additional funding of £1.155m raised by the 2% increase in Council Tax to adult social care be confirmed;

(d)      that the Dedicated Schools Grant be used in accordance with the Schools Financial Regulations and that the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to make amendments as required when the final figures are confirmed;

(e)      that, in accordance with the requirement of the Local Government Act 2003, the advice given by the Chief Finance Officer with respect to the robustness of the budget estimates and the adequacy of the Council’s reserves (as set out in the submitted report) be considered and noted;  and

(f)       that is be noted that Brixham Town Council has yet to set its budget for 2017/2018 and this precept, when known, will be included as part of the Torbay Council budget for Council Tax setting purposes.

During the debate and in accordance with Standing Order A14.4, Councillor Thomas (D) proposed and Councillor Robson seconded an amendment to the motion as follows:

(b)      that the net revenue expenditure of £109.642m £110.219m resulting in a Council Tax requirement of £60.075m £60.652 for 2017/2018, a 3.99% 4.99% increase which includes a 2% 3% increase in Council Tax specifically for adult social care be approved;

(c)      that, in relation to (b) above, the Council’s commitment (by a statement signed by the Chief Financial Officer) to allocate the additional funding of £1.155m £1.732m raised by the 2% 3% increase in Council Tax to adult social care be confirmed;

A recorded vote was taken on the amendment.  The voting was taken by roll call as follows:  For:  Amil, Barnby, Bent, Brooks, Bye, Carter, Cunningham, Darling (M), Darling (S), Doggett, Ellery, Excell, Haddock, Hill, King, Kingscote, Lewis, Manning, Mills, Morey,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 164