Issue - meetings
Community Capital Grant Request (Executive Decision)
Meeting: 12/02/2020 - Area East Committee (Item 139)
139 Community Capital Grant Request (Executive Decision) 
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Decision:
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RESOLVED: |
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That a contribution of up to £12,000 (31% of total project cost) be approved from the Community Grants existing capital budget towards the provision of a new nine seat, fully accessible mini bus for community transport, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A.
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(b) |
That officers explore capacity building options for SSCAT to increase their financial sustainability and fund this from the Area East community revenue budget, with the exact amount to be agreed with the Chair of Area East Committee and Ward Members for Bruton, Castle Cary and Wincanton.
(Voting: unanimous in favour) |
Reason: To agree a contribution towards the provision of a new nine seat, fully accessible mini bus for community transport and to support capacity building/feasibility work that would aim to make SSCAT a sustainable community transport service.
Minutes:
The Locality Officer introduced the report and explained that South Somerset Community Transport were seeking funding towards the purchase of a new nine seater fully accessible minibus. Members were also asked to support officers exploring capacity building/feasibility work that would aim to make SSCAT a sustainable community transport service in the future.
The Committee was addressed by the Chairman of South Somerset Community Transport (SSCAT) who advised that SSCAT were requesting funding towards 30% of the cost of a new minibus and that SSCAT were providing 20% of their own funds.
During the discussion, members commented that SSCAT provided a valuable service and expressed their support for the project.
In response to questions, members were informed that the minibus was designed for two wheelchair spaces and that advertising of the service would be one aspect to be covered as part of the capacity building work.
At the conclusion of the debate, Members unanimously approved the recommendations of the report.
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RESOLVED: |
(a) |
That a contribution of up to £12,000 (31% of total project cost) be approved from the Community Grants existing capital budget towards the provision of a new nine seat, fully accessible mini bus for community transport, subject to the standard conditions set out in Appendix A.
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(b) |
That officers explore capacity building options for SSCAT to increase their financial sustainability and fund this from the Area East community revenue budget, with the exact amount to be agreed with the Chair of Area East Committee and Ward Members for Bruton, Castle Cary and Wincanton.
(Voting: unanimous in favour) |
Reason: To agree a contribution towards the provision of a new nine seat, fully accessible mini bus for community transport and to support capacity building/feasibility work that would aim to make SSCAT a sustainable community transport service.
