Emergency Structural Stabilization of the Historic Memorial Fountain
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Following a routine structural inspection identifying accelerated erosion on the base of the Historic Memorial Fountain, the Parish Clerk executed an urgent executive decision to authorize stabilization works in June 2024.
This rapid intervention bypassed the standard committee procurement window under emergency governance bylaws to prevent an irreversible structural collapse of the Grade II listed monument.
The allocated emergency funding of £3,800 covered the immediate installation of structural scaffolding and specialized lime-mortar masonry repairs. Three competitive quotes were obtained via emergency telephone consultations, with the contract awarded to a certified heritage restoration specialist.
This formal notice logs the emergency operational expenditure to maintain absolute transparency within our public finance tracking modules. A definitive structural safety report and budget reconciliation were subsequently presented to the full cabinet during their next ordinary session.