"UQO"

This item approves a four-year funding agreement between the city and the local university to support the operations of the UQO art gallery.

Council renews a partnership agreement with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) for 2026-2030 to support the development of new academic programs in health and science, with a municipal contribution of $100,000 for 2026.

This item proposes municipal financial participation in the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ) to support the construction of 79 affordable student housing units at the UQO campus (195 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard). This initiative aims to address the need for student housing in the area.

Council approved a $5,128,597 financial contribution for the UQO student residence project at 195 Boulevard Alexandre-Taché. This project, which includes 79 affordable units, is funded through the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ).

The Ecological Transition Service presented the role and composition of the City's Scientific Council. Members discussed the importance of scientific data in decision-making, the need for regional collaboration, and the goal of making scientific findings accessible to the public.

The Executive Committee is recommending that City Council approve an agreement with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to install municipal water and sewer services for a new student residence at 259, boulevard Alexandre-Taché. The university will cover the costs of construction, engineering, and supervision, while the City will contribute up to $500,000 for the extension and oversizing of specific infrastructure. This project ensures that the necessary utility connections are in place to support the new housing development.

The City of Gatineau is entering into an agreement with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to facilitate the installation of municipal water and sewer services for a new student residence at 259, boulevard Alexandre-Taché. The university will cover the costs of construction, supervision, and quality control, while the City will contribute up to $500,000 for the extension and oversizing of sanitary sewer and water infrastructure. This project ensures the site is properly serviced in accordance with municipal standards.

Elected officials discussed the future of outdoor skating rinks and the importance of ethics and safety in sports. They also highlighted a partnership with the Observatoire du développement de l’Outaouais (ODO) at the UQO regarding community data.

The City will provide an additional $75,000 to the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to cover unforeseen costs for their student residence project. This project is part of the Quebec Affordable Housing Program (PHAQ), which requires the City to contribute at least 40% of the basic subsidy provided by the Société d'habitation du Québec.

Council is asked to approve $75,000 in additional funding from the affordable housing budget to support the UQO student residence project.

The Council approved an additional $75,000 in financial support for the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) student residence project to cover unforeseen costs. This funding is part of the City's commitment to the *Programme d'habitation abordable Québec* (PHAQ).

This item concerns the replacement of synthetic turf surfaces at the Mont-Bleu sports complex and the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This project is located in the Manoir-des-Trembles-Val-Tétreau and Orée-du-Parc districts.

The city awarded a contract to GTR Turf / Équipe Rochon inc. for $1,369,041.86 to replace the synthetic turf at the Mont-Bleu Sports Complex and the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This project ensures the continued safety and quality of these athletic facilities.

The City of Gatineau is formalizing a partnership with the Pôle en enseignement supérieur de l'Outaouais (PESO) to share the costs of a regional Indigenous partnership advisor position. This role supports the City's goal of establishing a regional Indigenous partnership.

The city is supporting the creation of an Innovation Centre for Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies in partnership with the *UQO*. The city will terminate its previous innovation zone agreement with *Cilex* and reallocate $300,000 in residual funds to support this new project.

This item modifies a previous council resolution regarding the budget for a partnership agreement between the City and the UQO concerning the Scientific Council.

Council discussed a new partnership with the UQO to create a scientific council. This committee aims to provide the city with academic expertise to support evidence-based decision-making across various domains, including urban infrastructure. The initiative was praised as a unique and positive step for the city.

The City is establishing a memorandum of understanding with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to create a Scientific Council to advise the city on policy and development.

Information item regarding an upcoming lecture by author Kim Thùy at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO).