PUBLIC – Minutes of the Gatineau City Council committee of the whole meeting held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 9 a.m., at which were present Mr.
Major decisions
CP-SLSDC-2024-05 #
Adopt a loan bylaw for $107,500,000
Council approved a loan bylaw for $107.5 million to fund the construction of the multifunctional complex. This amount will be reduced by any grants received from provincial programs like the *PAFIRSPA*.
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Recommendations
- CP-SLSDC-2024-05: Adopt a loan bylaw for $107,500,000 financed from the envelope provided for Block D of the long-term financial plan, which will be reduced by any financial assistance obtained from the Programme d’aide financière aux installations récréatives, sportives et de plein air (PAFIRSPA) or any other program for which the project would be eligible.
Notable items
CP-SLSDC-2024-02 #
Multifunctional Complex
Council discussed the development of a new multifunctional complex. It was recommended that the facility be officially named the "Multifunctional Complex."
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Recommendations
- CP-SLSDC-2024-02: Accept that the future building be named the "Multifunctional Complex."
CP-SLSDC-2024-03 #
Mandate the administration to launch a call for tenders for professional services for plans and specifications and authorize the start of work
The administration is authorized to begin the procurement process for professional services to design the new multifunctional complex and to initiate the project.
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Recommendations
- CP-SLSDC-2024-03: Mandate the administration to launch the call for tenders for professional services aimed at the creation of plans and specifications and decree the start of the work.
CP-SLSDC-2024-04 #
Authorize the treasurer to draw $17.8M for the financing of plans and specifications
Council authorized the withdrawal of $17.8 million from the long-term financial plan (Block D) to fund the design and planning phase of the multifunctional complex.
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Recommendations
- CP-SLSDC-2024-04: Authorize the treasurer to draw $17,800,000 for the financing of plans and specifications from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan, sourced from funds available in the PIVP.
CP20240409-P2 #
Guy-Sanche Library – Architectural Competition
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.
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Recommendations
- Authorize the SACL to pursue the project with option 3 and to begin the call for tenders process to hire a professional advisor to hold the architectural competition, contingent upon the granting of the MCC subsidy.
- Allocate the amount of $45,400,000 to Block D and, contingent upon obtaining the MCC subsidy, return the amount equivalent to the latter ($11,500,000) to Block D.
CP-SIP-2024-01 #
Decontamination and rehabilitation of the Fonderie site – 211 Montcalm
Council approved additional funding for the decontamination and risk analysis of the site at 211 Montcalm Street, part of the ongoing Fonderie site rehabilitation project.
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Recommendations
211, Montcalm:
- CP-SIP-2024-01: Authorize an additional budget of $1,814,000 from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan (funds available in the PIVP) to meet contractual obligations and complete the decontamination work at 211, Montcalm.
- CP-SIP-2024-02: Authorize an additional budget of $2,000,000 from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan (funds available in the PIVP) to complete the risk analysis for 211, Montcalm.
CP-SIP-2024-03 #
Decontamination and rehabilitation of the Fonderie site – 205 Montcalm
Council approved the restoration and decontamination plan for 205 Montcalm Street, including an additional budget of $4.059 million to complete the work.
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Recommendations
205, Montcalm:
- CP-SIP-2024-03: Approve option 3 for 205, Montcalm, namely structural shoring work, decontamination, and continuing the restoration work of the building at 205, Montcalm as initially planned.
- CP-SIP-2024-04: Authorize an additional budget of $4,059,000 from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan (funds available in the PIVP) to complete the work proposed for 205, Montcalm as initially planned.
CP-SIP-2024-05 #
Decontamination and rehabilitation of the Fonderie site – 2 De Lorimier
Council approved the demolition of the building at 2 De Lorimier Street and authorized $2.4 million in additional funding to complete the necessary site work.
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Recommendations
2, De Lorimier:
- CP-SIP-2024-05: Approve option 4 for 2, De Lorimier, namely the demolition work of the building.
- CP-SIP-2024-09: Authorize an additional budget of $2,400,000 from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan (funds available in the PIVP) to complete the work proposed for 2, De Lorimier.
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