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*RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
 
That
Cabinet recommends to Council:
 

1.   
Approval of the Project Initiation Document
(Appendix 1).

2.   
Approval of submission of a business case to the
Environment Agency for Grant in Aid (GiA) funding of the option
appraisal & outline design stage of scheme
development.

3.   
Approval for undertaking the next stage of scheme
development (option appraisal and outline design), if GiA funding
is secured.

4.   
To note the significant funding gap anticipated
and undertake to explore funding options towards any future
construction stage, including a supporting letter to the
Environment Agency in order to address the funding gap and enable a
scheme at Selsey. (para 5.3)

5.   
That delegated authority is given to the Director
of Planning and Environment, in consultation with the Director of
Corporate Services, for the Grant in Aid funding spend and
appointment of professional services for the Selsey scheme, and to
agree project financial tolerances and spend with the delivery
team. (Para 5.1, 5.5 & 5.6).