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The city is applying for a grant from the *Ministère de la Culture et des Communications* (MCC) to help fund the expansion and development of public library collections.

This item authorizes a cost adjustment for work at the Lucy-Faris Library (115, rue Principale). The adjustment has no net impact on the city's budget.

The City is recognizing Sonia Cotten as the 2025 Writer-in-Residence for the Gatineau Municipal Library. She will receive a $4,500 honorarium for her work, which includes public literary activities throughout September and October 2025.

Council officially recognized Sonia Cotten as the 2025 Writer-in-Residence for the Gatineau Municipal Library and authorized a payment of $4,500 for her participation in the program.

Council approved the creation of a new creative space technician position in the Arts, Culture, and Letters Department, funded by the budget for additional staff at the Lucy-Faris Library.

The committee awarded a three-year contract to Wilfrid Poirier ltée for the transport of interlibrary book boxes for approximately $202,794.51. The contract includes a potential one-year renewal option.

An informational update regarding current projects and administrative files related to the city's library system.

Author Andrée Poulin presents the 'Lectures en Appui' program, which focuses on supporting literacy and reading initiatives within Gatineau's library system.

The committee receives an informational report regarding the 2024 BiblioQualité assessment, which evaluates the quality and performance of municipal library services.

This item was postponed to the next meeting.

The Commission acknowledged a letter from the Hull Island Residents' Association regarding library hours at the Maison du citoyen.

This item reports on the voter registration process for the $46.8 million loan bylaw for the expansion and renovation of the Guy-Sanche library. It determines if a referendum is required based on public feedback.

The committee recommends increasing the operating budget for the Lucy-Faris Library (located in the Constance Provost building) starting in 2025, with further increases in 2026. This funding will support enhanced services, including personalized outreach for marginalized and aging populations, and will be integrated into the city's budget planning for future years.

The Executive Committee is recommending a reorganization of the Arts, Culture and Letters Department to better align staffing with current needs. This involves creating five new library technician supervisor positions while abolishing eight existing positions (five documentation technicians and three library team leads). This change is budget-neutral as it is funded within the department's existing budget.

The city is moving forward with plans to renovate and expand the Guy-Sanche Library. Council is considering an architectural competition to guide the design, with a budget of $45.4 million allocated to the project.