1. That the proposal to increase the Mayoral General Precept by £5 to £107.95 (for a Band D property), comprising of: i) Functions previously covered by the Fire and Rescue Authority - precept of £76.20 (£5 increase); ii) Other Mayoral General functions - precept of £31.75 (no increase), be approved.
2. That the following be noted:
i). the overall budget proposed for the Fire and Rescue Service,
ii). the use of the reserves to support the revenue and capital budgets, and the assessment by the Treasurer that the reserves as at March 2024 are adequate,
iii) the proposed Fire Service capital programme and proposals for funding,
iv) the medium-term financial position for the Fire and Rescue Service covered by the Mayoral precept
3. That the detailed budget proposals for other Mayoral functions be noted.
4. That the use of reserves as set out in Paragraph 3.3 of the report be noted.
5. That members submit any written comments to the Mayor in line with the legal process and timetable described in this report.
6. That it be noted that at its meeting on 10 February 2023, there will be an updated budget submitted, consistent with the precept proposals, to reflect final tax base and collection fund calculations and the final baseline funding settlement.
7. That the aspiration to raise the Our Pass threshold to 25 years old for young people leaving care be noted.
8. That the GM Mayor keeps all Leaders informed on developments in the Fire Service payment dispute.
9. That the GM Mayor brings a mid-year review to the GMCA in March following the introduction of capped fares on buses.
10. That the points raised by the GM Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted.