"snow removal"

Updates were provided on increased fines for snow removal violations, a grant application for a permanent school-street pilot project, and ongoing work regarding the cycling network master plan and traffic calming measures.

This item proposes changes to an ongoing pilot project regarding winter parking regulations on specific streets. The goal is to adjust the rules to better manage snow removal operations while balancing resident parking needs.

Council voted to remove rue du Frimas, located in the Plateau district, from the winter one-side-of-the-street parking pilot project due to concerns regarding the project's impact on that specific street.

The City is exercising an option to purchase replacement blades and shoes for its snow removal fleet. This ensures that equipment remains operational throughout the winter season.

The city is exercising the first optional renewal year for a contract with Robitaille Équipement inc. for snow removal equipment parts, at a cost of approximately $261,410.03.

This item authorizes a contract for snow blowing services along the edges of public roads to ensure winter maintenance and safety.

The city awarded a one-season contract to Pavage Inter Cité for snow blowing services along public roads, with an option for a second season.

This item authorizes the purchase of parts and products from Prinoth to maintain the city's fleet of SW4S sidewalk snow groomers.

The committee approved changes to parking signage on several streets to implement winter parking restrictions (one side only) from December to March. This follows the success of a previous pilot project and aims to optimize snow removal operations for the 2025-2026 season.

The city is purchasing heavy-duty trucks to support bulk material hauling and winter snow removal operations.

The city is exercising an option to renew a contract for snow removal services at various municipal parking lots and sites.

The city is renewing a snow removal contract for specific public facilities and authorizing additional funds to cover the costs.

The city is exercising the second and final optional renewal period for a snow removal contract for various parking lots and locations. The contract value for this period is $1,727,913.05, and the treasurer is authorized to budget for these costs in 2026.

The city is authorizing an additional $14,268.64 for a snow removal contract with Paysagiste Envert & Fils and exercising the first optional renewal period. The total cumulative value of the contract, including future renewals, is estimated at $697,225.14.

The City is adjusting its 2025 budget following the first quarterly review. This includes increasing expenditures for snow removal, recreation facility rentals, and legal damages, while also increasing revenue projections for transfer duties and lease income.

This item proposes adding specific street segments to the list of areas where winter parking is restricted to one side of the street, helping to manage snow removal operations.

The Public Works Department clarified that when a street has both a sidewalk and a multi-use path, priority for snow removal is given to the side with the multi-use path if only one side meets the winter viability criteria.

This item addresses an optional period for the rental of trucks with operators for snow removal and bulk transport services, as per tender 2024 SP 333.

The committee reviewed the performance of the 2024-2025 winter maintenance season. Councillors discussed successes, such as improved sidewalk clearing and interactive mapping, while addressing concerns regarding school corridors, communication of service levels, and the integration of waste collection schedules with snow removal.

The Commission reviewed the 2025-2026 4-season cycling network plan, which aims to expand winter-maintained cycling paths. The committee recommended that City Council approve new links for the upcoming winter season, subject to budget availability and technical analysis.

The City is authorizing an additional $280,251.57 for snow blowing contracts due to heavy snowfall. This covers extra work performed by contractors Pavage Inter Cité and Gauvreau Terre de surface to clear snow along public roads.

This item concerns the procurement of replacement parts (blades and shoes) for the city's snow removal fleet to ensure equipment remains operational during the winter season.

The Executive Committee awarded a contract to Robitaille Équipement inc. for the supply of snow removal equipment parts (blades and shoes) for approximately $255,782.81. Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest.

This item concerns the awarding of a contract for the rental of trucks with operators for snow removal and bulk material transport.

This item authorizes additional funding for snow removal services required for the Bal de Neige (Winterlude) and Lac Beauchamp events.

The city is authorizing the Public Works Department to rent trucks with operators for snow removal and bulk transport operations for the 2025 season.

A representative from the STO explained the ongoing efforts to identify and increase the number of accessible bus stops. The City and the STO have an agreement regarding the snow removal of these landing areas.

The city is purchasing and installing snow removal equipment and dump bodies for heavy-duty trucks. This equipment is essential for the city's winter maintenance operations.

This item concerns the awarding of a contract for snow removal and winter road maintenance services across the City of Gatineau, ensuring safe travel conditions during the winter season.

The city awarded multi-year contracts for snow removal and winter maintenance across four sections of the city to three different firms, totaling over $13.8 million for three seasons. The contracts include provisions for annual price indexing and bonuses for heavy snowfall.

This item authorizes the purchase of parts and products from Prinoth to maintain the city's fleet of SW4S sidewalk snow groomers.

This item exercises an optional renewal period for an existing snow removal contract covering various city parking lots and locations.

The city is exercising the first optional renewal period for a snow removal contract (2022 SP 111) for various city parking lots and locations, covering the 2024-2025 season.

This item covers the review of the 2023-2024 winter snow removal operations and the progress of the Winter Viability Policy. Council members discussed service levels for sidewalks, the use of GPS technology, pilot projects for ecological neighborhoods, and communication strategies to inform citizens about snow removal activities.

This item authorizes the purchase of sidewalk snow blowers (tracked vehicles) and associated equipment for city maintenance.

The city awarded a contract to Les équipements Plannord inc. for the purchase of sidewalk tracked vehicles (snow removal equipment) for a total of $5,073,708.78. This purchase is part of the city's ongoing maintenance fleet renewal.

The Commission reviewed the 2023-2024 4-Season cycling network performance and discussed plans for 2024-2025. Recommendations include integrating new cycling links into the maintenance plan, resuming maintenance on the *sentier du Vallon*, and continuing discussions with the National Capital Commission (NCC) regarding winter maintenance of regional trails.

This item approves the exercise of an optional period for the snow removal contract in the alleys of the Hull sector.

The city is exercising the optional renewal period for the snow removal contract in the Hull sector alleys with Techni-Snow inc. for the 2024-2025 season.

The committee discussed a pilot project for winter parking regulations for the 2024-2025 season. The proposal aims to simplify snow removal operations by restricting parking to one side of the street on specific routes. The city will allocate $47,249 for signage and citizen communication.

The commission reviewed and recommended the adoption of its 2024-2025 work plan, which includes addressing social participation and ageism, and suggested potential consultation on city services like snow removal.