"Buckingham"

This item repeals a previous resolution and approves additional funding for the redevelopment of Place du Vieux-Marché in the Buckingham district.

This item initiates a $9 million loan to fund critical upgrades to wastewater treatment infrastructure, including the Gatineau plant's drying system and the Buckingham and Masson-Angers treatment ponds.

The City Council expresses its condolences following the passing of Cécile Gauthier, who served as a councillor for the former City of Buckingham and was the first woman to hold that position.

The council has tasked the administration with analyzing the feasibility and safety of a pilot project to allow All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on Avenue Lépine in the Buckingham sector. This follows a request from the local ATV club to improve access to local businesses.

The city is seeking provincial approval to award a partnership contract for the rehabilitation of the water resource recovery facility serving the Buckingham and Masson-Angers sectors. This step is required to proceed with the project's procurement process.

The committee approved new parking restrictions and limited parking zones on Rue Joseph in the Buckingham district. These changes are part of the ongoing municipal service reconstruction project (Phase 2) and will be implemented by the contractor.

Council approved an integrated residential project consisting of 92 housing units across seven two-story multi-family buildings on avenue de Buckingham. The project includes significant tree planting and vegetation enhancements beyond regulatory requirements.

The commission reviewed its 2026 work plan, which includes seven key files such as incentive zoning, affordable housing strategy, and the Buckingham urban core plan. The plan aims to balance the workload by focusing on one major file per meeting. The commission recommended that the city council adopt the plan, with an added focus on the Île-de-Hull PPU.

The City is formalizing a management agreement with the *Association des propriétaires de chiens de Buckingham* to continue operating the dog park located at 1, rue McCallum. This agreement clarifies the responsibilities of both parties in providing services to dog owners.

Council adopted the traditional built heritage inventory for the Buckingham sector, which includes 524 records covering 516 buildings, seven cemeteries, and one cross. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to document and preserve its heritage assets.

Council approved a management agreement with the Association des propriétaires de chiens de Buckingham for the dog exercise area located at 1, rue McCallum. This agreement clarifies the responsibilities of both parties in providing services to users.

Council adopted an amendment to the architectural integration bylaw to update the list of subject buildings. This update reflects the completion of the traditional built heritage inventory for the Buckingham sector and includes necessary corrections to remove demolished buildings and update protection statuses.

This item concerns the second phase of municipal infrastructure upgrades on Rue Joseph in the Buckingham district. It involves awarding a contract (2025 SP 335) to improve essential services such as water, sewer, or road infrastructure.

The city awarded a $5,481,328.50 contract to Entreprises G.N.P. inc. for the second phase of municipal infrastructure rehabilitation on Rue Joseph in the Buckingham district.

This item authorizes a cost adjustment for an existing engineering contract. It is noted as having no additional impact on the city's budget.

This item is the formal presentation of the draft bylaw mentioned in the previous item. It seeks to officially adopt the Special Planning Program for the Vieux-Aylmer sector into the City's Urban Plan.

The committee authorized agreements with the railway company Chemins de fer Québec-Gatineau inc. to allow the city to install municipal service pipes under the railway tracks on rue Joseph. The city will pay $5,173.88 in administrative fees for these access and occupation rights.

This item concerns the first phase of a program to address sewer overflows in multiple sectors of the city. The project aims to improve environmental outcomes by reducing untreated wastewater discharges into local waterways. It involves coordination across several electoral districts.

The city is updating parking signage on Rue MacLaren Est to implement 15-minute parking zones between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, from September to June.

A $500 grant is provided to the Buckingham Figure Skating Club to support their seminars and year-end performance.

The City Council expresses its condolences to the family of Claude St-Jacques, who served as a municipal councillor in the former City of Buckingham for 14 years.

This item approves a $1,000 grant to support scholarships for graduating students at Hormidas-Gamelin High School.

This item authorizes the use of reserve funds to cover unexpected maintenance costs at the Cadieux-Laflamme fire station in the Buckingham district.

This item approves a $15,000 grant to 'Carrefour culturel ESTacade' to support their film screening project for the 2025-2026 season in the Buckingham district.

This item concerns an agreement and request for municipal servicing for Phase B of the Lépine commercial project in the Buckingham district. It ensures the site is properly connected to city infrastructure.

Council approved an agreement with Immeubles Marché Buckingham inc. for the installation of municipal services for Phase B of the Lépine commercial development project, to be funded by the developer.

This item concerns an agreement regarding the provision of municipal services for the second phase of the Lépine commercial development project in the Buckingham district. The agreement outlines the requirements for connecting the site to city infrastructure.

The City is entering into an agreement with Immeubles Marché Buckingham inc. to allow the developer to install municipal services for Phase B of the Lépine commercial project at their own expense. This includes oversight by the firm CLA Experts-Conseils inc. and quality control by WSP Canada inc., ensuring the infrastructure meets City standards.

The city is certifying the completion of Phase 1 of the Sentier la Lièvre trail project on rue Georges to satisfy provincial grant requirements under the TAPU program.

The city is certifying the completion of the multi-use path on avenue Lépine to finalize provincial grant reporting for the 2023-2024 TAPU program.

The City is extending the current agreement with the Buckingham Dog Owners Association for the management of the local dog park by one year, until December 31, 2025.

The city is amending its agreement with the Buckingham Dog Owners Association to clarify or update the management responsibilities for the local dog park.

The City is extending the current agreement with the Buckingham Dog Owners Association for the management of the local dog park by one year, until December 31, 2025, while the City reviews its overall management model for dog parks.

The City Council discussed proposals to hold municipal council meetings outside of the Maison du Citoyen to increase accessibility for residents in the Aylmer, Buckingham, Gatineau, and Masson-Angers sectors. While some councillors argued this improves democratic engagement and visibility, others expressed concerns regarding costs, travel time, and the loss of a centralized, professional council chamber. The committee voted in favor of holding four off-site meetings between February and September 2025.

The city is providing a $6,500 grant to the Maison de la famille Vallée-de-la-Lièvre to support their 'Enfants au chaud' (Children Kept Warm) program. This initiative provides winter clothing and support to families in need within the Buckingham district, represented by Councillor Edmond Leclerc.

The city is providing a $6,500 grant to the *Maison de la famille Vallée-de-la-Lièvre* to support their 'Enfants au chaud' (Children Kept Warm) program. The funding is sourced from the discretionary budgets of Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette ($1,500) and Councillor Edmond Leclerc ($5,000).

The city is authorizing a $43,460.55 cost adjustment for professional engineering fees paid to WSP Canada inc. for the rue Joseph reconstruction project. This covers additional environmental characterization of granular materials. The total revised contract value is $552,999.85, and the adjustment is budget-neutral.

The city is providing a $38,750 grant to the *Banque alimentaire de la Lièvre* (Lièvre Food Bank) to help fund the construction of a new community kitchen. This project, located in the Buckingham district, aims to improve local food security and community services.

Councillor Edmond Leclerc is using his discretionary budget to provide a $38,750 grant to the Banque alimentaire de la Lièvre to help build a community kitchen in the Buckingham district.

The City is appointing Dave Cassivi as the Territorial Director for the Buckingham and Masson-Angers service centres. This is a probationary appointment subject to a 12-month trial period.

This item involves the appointment of a new territorial director for the Buckingham and Masson-Angers service centres. This is a human resources decision to ensure administrative leadership in these specific districts.

This item concerns a PIIA application to build two detached four-unit residential buildings at 981, rue Georges. The council will evaluate the project's integration into the existing neighborhood fabric of the Buckingham district.

The city is providing a $7,500 grant to the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 54) in Buckingham to support an exterior wall project on their building. This funding supports local community infrastructure.

Councillor Edmond Leclerc is providing a $7,500 grant from his discretionary budget to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 54 Buckingham, to help fund an exterior wall project on their building facade.

This item authorizes a $6,000 grant to the *Regroupement des gens d'affaires de la Basse-Lièvre* (RGABL) to fund a study on how to best utilize the plaza at *Parc du Vieux-Marché* in the Buckingham district.

The committee approved a $6,000 grant from Councillor Edmond Leclerc's discretionary budget to the Regroupement des gens d'affaires de la Basse-Lièvre (RGABL) to study potential uses for the Parc du Vieux-Marché plaza.

The City is awarding a contract to T.G.C. inc. to replace a 900 mm diameter concrete culvert located under Rue Maclaren Ouest in the Buckingham district. The project cost is $1.42 million.

This item concerns the redevelopment of the boat storage area at Parc Landing in the Buckingham district. It involves awarding a contract for site improvements to better manage watercraft storage.

The city is rejecting all bids received for the supply and installation of liquid oxygen equipment at the Buckingham water treatment plant, likely due to issues with the tender process or pricing.

The city rejected a bid for the supply and installation of liquid oxygen equipment at the Buckingham drinking water plant because the submission was incomplete and partially filled out. The city will launch a new call for tenders at a later date.

The committee will review a request to demolish a single-family home located at 974, rue Georges in the Buckingham district.