Major decisions
CP-DG-2024-003 à 014 #
975, boulevard Saint-Joseph Options and Aylmer Service Point
The committee discussed the construction of a new police headquarters (Option D) and the acquisition of properties at 975, boulevard Saint-Joseph and 80, rue Jean-Proulx. The plan involves a $187.3 million borrowing bylaw, partially offset by the sale of existing city properties, and an additional $8.2 million for the Aylmer service point expansion. Councillors debated the necessity of underground parking, the demolition of the existing building at 975 Saint-Joseph, and the overall financial impact of centralizing police operations.
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Recommendations

CP-DG-2024-003 Authorize the construction project for a police headquarters (Option D) as presented and authorize the decree of works for this purpose.

CP-DG-2024-004 Mandate the administration to acquire 975, boulevard Saint-Joseph.

CP-DG-2024-005 Mandate the administration to acquire 80, rue Jean-Proulx.

CP-DG-2024-006 Authorize a borrowing bylaw in the amount of $187,300,000 for the headquarters construction project, to be financed by the residual envelope of Block D.

CP-DG-2024-007 Authorize the treasurer to use, as needed, a portion of the cash financing available in Block D to pay for certain project expenses, and consequently reduce the portion of the project financed by borrowing.

CP-DG-2024-008 Authorize the administration to proceed with the sale of the properties at 590, boulevard Gréber and 775-777, boulevard de la Carrière and authorize the treasurer to recover the proceeds from the sale of these properties, estimated at $40 million, bringing the financial structure to $147.3 million.

CP-DG-2024-009 Authorize the filing of a grant application with the government of Quebec.

CP-DG-2024-010 Authorize the treasurer to apply any grants or contributions related to this file to the reduction of the loan decreed by this bylaw.

CP-DG-2024-011 Authorize an additional budget of $8,200,000 for the Aylmer service point project for the expansion of office spaces (2035 staffing plan/needs) and storage needs.

CP-DG-2024-012 Authorize the treasurer to amend Règlement numéro 924-2022 to provide the additional funds required to complete all works, which will bring the authorized loan to $22,200,000.

CP-DG-2024-013 Authorize the conversion of the backup CCMU (Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre) planned at the Aylmer service point into office spaces (reduction of the HQ surface area).

CP-DG-2024-014 Authorize the treasurer to proceed with the accounting entries required to follow up on the present.

Notable items
CP20240507-P2 #
Sentier de la Lièvre Ouest, Phases 1 and 2 – Progress Report
The committee reviewed the progress of the Sentier de la Lièvre Ouest trail project. Due to various constraints including soil contamination and wetlands, the project has faced delays. The committee discussed a recommendation to authorize an additional $5.75 million from the long-term financial plan to proceed with the construction.
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Recommendation

CP-SIP-2024-13 Authorize the treasurer to draw a sum of $5,750,000 (chargeable) for the financing of the construction project of the Sentier de la Lièvre Ouest from the cash envelope of Block D of the long-term financial plan, coming from available funds of the PIVP.

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CP20240507-P3 #
Pilot Project – Alternating Winter Parking
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.
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Recommendations

CP-TP-2024-03 Implement the winter parking pilot project on one side only on certain streets as presented.

CP-TP-2024-04 Authorize the Public Works Department to use a non-recurring amount of $47,249, from the department's operating budget, for the manufacturing and installation of signage and for the citizen information strategy (postal mailing).