Major decisions
CE-2024-6 #
Contract Award: Construction, Renovation, and Demolition (CRD) Waste Management
The city awarded a contract to GFL Environnemental inc. for the supply of containers, collection, and processing of construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) waste and bulky items. The contract is valued at approximately $5.7 million and runs until January 2026, with potential extensions.
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Contract Award: 2024 SP 006 - CRD Waste Management

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award contracts to the firm GFL Environnemental inc., 10930, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal-Est, Québec, H1B 1B4, for the supply of roll-off containers, collection, sorting, and valorization of CRD residues and bulky items, based on the unit prices entered in the bid form, for an approximate total amount of $5,700,977.77 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on December 5, 2023, as they are the lowest compliant bids received for sections A and B.

The contracts will begin upon award and end on January 11, 2026, with the possibility of extending them for two additional periods of one year each. After the first year, prices will be revised annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget items, up to the limit of available budget funds:

  • 10104.01 - 61220: EMR GMR - Residential construction residues – Transport and messaging (collection and ecocentre drop-off)
  • 10103.01 - 61220: EMR GMR - Rdd and ecocentres – Transport and messaging (bulky item collection)
  • 10096.14 - 61220: EMR - GMR - Transshipment, transport, and landfill - Transport and messaging (municipal workshop collection)
  • 10104.01 - 62430: EMR GMR - Residential construction residues – Treatment, landfill, and disposal (collection and ecocentre drop-off tonnage)
  • 10096.14 - 62430: EMR - GMR - Transshipment, transport, and landfill (municipal workshop tonnage)

The treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary sums in the 2025 and 2026 budgets to follow up on this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

Notable items
CE-2024-2 #
Contract Award: Boat Storage Redevelopment at Parc Landing
The city awarded a contract to Installation Jeux-Tec inc. for the redevelopment of the boat storage area at Parc Landing in the Buckingham district. The project, costing approximately $328,303.62, was the lowest compliant bid received.
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Contract Award: 2022 SP 290 - Boat Storage Redevelopment - Parc Landing

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm Installation Jeux-Tec inc., 100, chemin de la Rivière-Delisle Nord, Coteau-du-lac, Québec, J0P 1B0, for the redevelopment of the boat storage area, for an approximate total amount of $328,303.62 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on October 12, 2023, as it is the lowest compliant bid received.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from project 21245 - SIS APEP - FDI - 21-3097 Parc Landing - Aménagement et espace d'entreposage. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-3 #
Contract Termination: Granulated Municipal Biosolids Valorization
The city is terminating a contract with Travail à Forfait Ralph M Lang inc. for the processing of granulated municipal biosolids. The termination is due to a major breakdown at the wastewater treatment plant, making the services no longer necessary.
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Contract Termination: 2021 SP 291A - Granulated Municipal Biosolids Valorization

CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2022-16 of January 19, 2022, awarded a contract to the firm Travail à Forfait Ralph M Lang inc. for the valorization of granulated municipal biosolids for a period of three years, for an approximate total amount of $139,694.63 including taxes;

CONSIDERING THAT due to a major breakdown at the wastewater treatment plant, the contractor's services are no longer required and repairs are not planned in the short or medium term;

CONSIDERING THAT the contract included a clause allowing for termination at any time and that the contractor agrees to end it;

CONSIDERING THAT Article 60 of Règlement numéro 14-2001 concerning the internal management of the council, commissions, and plenary committee, as well as the division of functions between the council and the executive committee, as amended, grants the executive committee the power to award any contract subject to the tendering procedure;

CONSIDERING THAT it is therefore appropriate for the City's position to be expressed by this committee, the competent and decision-making authority regarding tenders and the awarding of contracts that may result therefrom:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee terminate the contract of the firm Travail à Forfait Ralph M Lang inc. for the valorization of granulated municipal biosolids which was awarded by resolution number CE-2022-16 of January 19, 2022. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-5 #
Contract Award: Maintenance of Gas Boilers at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The city awarded a two-year contract to BGIS Canada Ltd for the maintenance and repair of gas boilers at the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant. The contract is valued at approximately $356,238.54, with an option for a one-year extension.
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Contract Award: 2023 SP 375 - Maintenance of Gas Boilers at Wastewater Treatment Plant

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm BGIS Canada Ltd, 5509, Canotek Road, Unit 4, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 9J8, for the maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of the boilers at the Gatineau wastewater treatment plant for a period of two years, for an approximate total amount of $356,238.54 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on December 11, 2023, as it is the lowest compliant bid received.

The contract will begin on February 5, 2024, and could be extended for an additional period of one year, bringing the total approximate amount to $534,357.81 including taxes. Furthermore, this committee authorizes the treasurer to provide the necessary amounts in the 2025 and 2026 budgets to follow up on this. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget item:

Description Budget Item Amount (Incl. Taxes)
EMR UTE - Usines d'eaux usées - Procédés - Usine d'épuration des eaux usées de Gatineau 10122.10 $356,238.54

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-7 #
Additional Funding: Asphalt Trailer Heaters
The city authorized an additional $52,399.86 for the purchase of asphalt trailer heaters from Équipements STINSON Qc inc. This adjustment is due to variable quantities required during the contract period, as permitted by the general specifications.
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Additional Funding: 2023 SP 265 - Asphalt Trailer Heaters

CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2023-911 of November 8, 2023, awarded a contract to the firm Équipements STINSON Qc inc., 1675, rue Gladstone, Montréal, Québec, H4E 1C6, for the purchase of heaters for asphalt transport on trailers, for an approximate total amount of $261,999.28 including taxes;

CONSIDERING THAT Article 1.6 of the General Specifications provides that the quantities indicated in the bid form are for information purposes only and may vary upwards or downwards according to actual needs during the contract:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize an additional amount of $52,399.86 including taxes, to the firm Équipements STINSON (Québec) inc., 1675, rue Gladstone, Montréal, Québec, H4E 1C6, for the purchase of heaters for asphalt transport on trailers, based on the unit price appearing in the bid form, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on September 13, 2023, as it is the lowest compliant bid received.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget items:

  • 64410-0061-0109-20022.18: STP GFE - FDI - Recycleur-Réchauds-asphalte- 801V953 - Purchase of vehicles and equipment ($48,667.60)
  • 64410-0061-0109-20029.17: STP GFE - FDI - Recycleur-Réchauds-asphalte - 801V953 - Cost adjustment vehicles and equipment – Public Works ($3,732.26)

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

infrastructure adopted 1675, rue Gladstone asphaltheaterspublic worksStinson $52,399.86
CE-2024-8 #
Contract Award: Refrigeration and Gas Technician Services
The city awarded a one-year contract to Combustion R.P. for hourly refrigeration and gas technician services. The contract is valued at approximately $752,196.34.
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Contract Award: 2023 SP 365 - Refrigeration and Gas Technician Services

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award a contract to the firm Combustion R.P. (3175014 Canada inc.), 789, boulevard Maloney Est, Gatineau, Québec, J8P 1G5, for the provision of refrigeration and gas technician services at an hourly rate for a period of one year, for an approximate total amount of $752,196.34 including taxes, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and its bid submitted on November 2, 2023, as it is the lowest compliant bid received.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget items:

  • Several sub-projects: $22,603.70
  • 20126.01: STP EE – Building maintenance CDR-0442 - Infrastructure Service ($1,794.09)
  • Several sub-projects: Water and Residual Materials Services ($6,943.72)

Furthermore, the treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary sums in the 2024 budget to follow up on this. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-10 #
Contract Award: Lifeguard and Swimming Training Program
The city awarded a contract to the Société de sauvetage for lifeguard and swimming training programs. This is a non-profit contract exempt from the standard public tender process, valued at approximately $356,229.60.
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Contract Award: Lifeguard and Swimming Training Program

CONSIDERING THAT under Article 573.3.2.1 of the Loi sur les cités et villes, the Ville de Gatineau is exempt from the submission process given that it is a contract concluded with a non-profit organization:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:

  • Terminate contract 2022 SP 142 for the lifeguard training program;
  • Award a contract to the Société de sauvetage, 7665, boulevard Lacordaire, Montréal, Québec, H1S 2A7, for the lifeguard and swimming training programs for an approximate total amount of $356,229.60 including taxes.

The treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary sums in the 2024 to 2026 budgets. The funds for this purpose will be taken from budget item 10179.08 (LSC OIS – Aquatic programs – General – Centre sportif de Gatineau). A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-11 #
Street Closures: 46th Winterlude at Parc Jacques-Cartier
The city authorized temporary street closures and parking restrictions around Parc Jacques-Cartier for the 46th edition of Winterlude (Bal de Neige), taking place from February 2 to 19, 2024. These measures are necessary to ensure public safety for the event.
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Street Closures: 46th Winterlude (Bal de Neige)

CONSIDERING THAT the 46th edition of Bal de Neige will take place from February 2 to 19, 2024, in the northern part of Parc Jacques-Cartier:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the closure to automobile traffic and a temporary modification to parking regulations on certain streets for the following days in February 2024:

  • Prohibition of automobile traffic on Saturdays (Feb 3, 10, 17), Sundays (Feb 4, 11, 18), and Mondays (Feb 5, 19) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. for: Rue Laurier (between Boulevard Sacré-Cœur and Rue Dussault) and Rue Dussault (between Rues Notre-Dame-de-l’île and Laurier).
  • Prohibition of automobile traffic on Thursdays (Feb 8, 15) and Fridays (Feb 2, 9, 16) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the same streets.
  • Parking prohibition on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday, Feb 19, on one side of Rue Notre-Dame-de-l’île (west/odd side) between Rues Dussault and Champlain.
  • Authorization from Feb 2 to 19 for Société de transport de l’Outaouais and OC Transpo buses to turn left at the intersection of Boulevard Sacré-Cœur and Boulevard Maisonneuve.

These changes must comply with Quebec and City of Gatineau signage standards and ensure coordination with emergency services.

CE-2024-17 #
Cost Adjustment: Automotive Insurance Renewal
The committee authorized a cost adjustment of $148,399 for the city's automotive insurance contract for the period of November 1, 2023, to November 1, 2024. The total annual premium is now $464,144 due to changes in the vehicle list and coverage requirements.
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Cost Adjustment: Automotive Insurance Renewal

CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2023-900 of October 25, 2023, adopted the renewal of the automotive insurance contract for the period from November 1, 2023, to November 1, 2024, for an amount of $315,745 including taxes;

CONSIDERING THAT the revised annual premium is $464,144 following the modification of the list of vehicles and its protections;

CONSIDERING THAT after verification, the Finance Service recommends this adjustment of the annual premium cost:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the adjustment of the annual premium cost of the annual contract to the net amount of $148,399 including taxes, as part of the renewal of the automotive insurance contract. The total cost of the contract, following this adjustment, represents an amount of $464,144 including taxes. The treasurer is authorized to make the required accounting entries. The funds for this purpose will be taken from sub-project 10054.11 - Insurance management.

other adopted insuranceautomotivepremium adjustment $148,399
CE-2024-20 #
Contract Assignment: Clothing and Equipment Program
The committee approved the assignment of the contract for the clothing and equipment program from Centre du Travailleur FH inc. to Groupe JVS inc. following a corporate asset sale.
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Contract Assignment: 2019 SP 392 - Clothing and Equipment Program

CONSIDERING THAT this committee, by its resolution number CE-2020-558 of September 10, 2020, awarded a contract for the project 2019 SP 392 – Supply and management of a clothing and related equipment program, to the firm Centre du Travailleur FH inc.;

CONSIDERING THAT the firm Centre du Travailleur FH inc. has notified the City that it has concluded a transaction under which it is assigning to the buyer (Groupe JVS inc.) substantially all of its assets, including the assignment of the current contract:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee accept the assignment of the contract from the firm Centre du Travailleur FH Inc. to the firm Groupe JVS Inc., in the context of the above-mentioned project, based on the unit and lump-sum prices for an approximate total amount of $1,845,853.02 including taxes. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

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Financial Contribution: Montcalm Bridge Illumination (Eiffel Centenary)
The city approved a $10,000 contribution to Vision centre-ville for a sound and light show on the Montcalm Bridge to celebrate the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death. The event aims to highlight the bridge's history and the connection between Eiffel and Gatineau.
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Financial Contribution: Montcalm Bridge Illumination (Eiffel Centenary)

CONSIDERING THAT a beam from the old south staircase of the Eiffel Tower was symbolically offered in 1990 to the mayor of Hull at the time, Michel Légère, during the renovation of the Pont Montcalm, which was rebuilt in the "Eiffel style";

CONSIDERING THAT as part of the centenary of the passing of Gustave Eiffel, celebrations are taking place worldwide, including a specific one in Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT in tribute to the ties between France and Canada, a sound and light show will be produced on the bridge in Gatineau every weekend of Winterlude (Feb 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.;

CONSIDERING THAT the event, produced by the company AV-Extended, will increase the notoriety of the Ville de Gatineau:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee:

  • Accept that the Ville de Gatineau grant a financial contribution of $10,000 via the outreach fund to Vision centre-ville for the organization of the Montcalm Bridge illumination event;
  • Authorize the treasurer to issue a cheque for $10,000, upon presentation of an invoice, as a financial contribution to Vision centre-ville. The funds for this purpose will be taken from sub-project 10072.01. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.
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Contract Award: Tire Change Services
The city awarded three-year contracts for tire change services to Service de pneus K&S Kelly inc. (West sector) and Service de pneus Lavoie Outaouais inc. (East sector). The total approximate value is $759,679.72.
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Contract Award: 2023 SP 420 - Tire Change Services

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award contracts to the following firms for tire change services, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and their bids submitted on October 23, 2023, as they are the lowest compliant bids received for each section:

  • Service de pneus K&S Kelly inc, 545, rue de Vernon, Gatineau, Québec, J9J 3K4, for an approximate total amount for three years of $390,925.06 including taxes, for section 1, West sector.
  • Service de pneus Lavoie Outaouais inc, 300, chemin Industriel, Gatineau, Québec, J8R 3N9, for an approximate total amount for three years of $368,754.66 including taxes, for section 2, East sector.

After the first year of the contract, unit prices will be revised annually based on the Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index. The funds for this purpose will be taken from the relevant budget items. The treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary amounts in the 2024 to 2026 budgets. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

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CE-2024-1 #
Minutes of Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee formally approved the minutes from the meetings held on November 29, December 5 (special session), December 6, and December 11, 2023.
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Minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings

CONSIDERING THAT a copy of the minutes of the ordinary meetings of the Executive Committee of the Ville de Gatineau held on November 29, December 6, and December 11, 2023, as well as the special meeting held on December 5, 2023, has been submitted to the Executive Committee:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee adopt the minutes as submitted.

CE-2024-4 #
Rejection of Bid: Liquid Oxygen Equipment for Buckingham Water Plant
The city rejected a bid for the supply and installation of liquid oxygen equipment at the Buckingham drinking water plant because the submission was incomplete and partially filled out. The city will launch a new call for tenders at a later date.
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Rejection of Bid: 2023 SP 141A - Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Equipment for Buckingham Water Plant

CONSIDERING THAT the Responsible Procurement Service launched, on October 12, 2023, a public call for tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of storage and supply equipment for liquid oxygen (LOX) for the Buckingham drinking water plant for the Water and Residual Materials Service of the Ville de Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT the bid received is non-compliant because it is incomplete and was partially filled out;

CONSIDERING THAT Article 60 of Règlement numéro 14-2001 concerning the internal management of the council, commissions, and plenary committee, as well as the division of functions between the council and the executive committee, as amended, grants the executive committee the power to award any contract subject to the tendering procedure;

CONSIDERING THAT it is therefore appropriate for the City's position to be expressed by this committee, the competent and decision-making authority regarding tenders and the awarding of contracts that may result therefrom:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee reject the bid received in the context of call for tenders 2023 SP 141A and authorize the Responsible Procurement Service to launch a new call for tenders at a time deemed appropriate.

CE-2024-9 #
Group Purchasing: 2024 Dust Suppressant
The city will participate in the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) group purchasing program for 2024 dust suppressant products (calcium chloride). This allows the city to benefit from bulk pricing for its rural road maintenance.
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Group Purchasing: 2024 Dust Suppressant

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau has received a proposal from the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) to prepare, on its behalf and on behalf of several other interested municipalities, a call for tenders document for a group purchase of products used as dust suppressants for the year 2024;

CONSIDERING THAT Articles 29.9.1 of the Loi sur les cités et villes and 14.7.1 of the Code municipal allow a municipal organization to enter into an agreement with UMQ for the purchase of materials and specify that the contract award rules apply to these agreements;

CONSIDERING THAT the Ville de Gatineau wishes to participate in this group purchase to obtain solid calcium chloride flakes and liquid chloride solution in the quantities necessary for its activities:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee accept:

  • That the preamble be an integral part of these presents;
  • That the Ville de Gatineau entrust the UMQ with the mandate to proceed, on an annual basis, with the call for tenders process aimed at awarding a group purchase contract for various dust suppressant products;
  • That the Ville de Gatineau commit to providing the UMQ with the types and quantities of products needed;
  • That the Ville de Gatineau entrust the UMQ with the responsibility of analyzing the bids submitted;
  • That if the UMQ awards a contract, the Ville de Gatineau commits to respecting the terms of that contract;
  • That the Ville de Gatineau acknowledges that the UMQ will receive a management fee from the contractor.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from budget item 10348.01– STP VOI-Chemins Ruraux. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

CE-2024-12 #
Approval of Hiring List #47
The committee approved the hiring list #47 for temporary personnel, covering the period from November 19 to 25, 2023, for a total of $69,406.89.
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Approval of Hiring List #47

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the list and accept the filing of hiring list number 47:

List Number Description Amount Period
47 Temporary personnel hiring $69,406.89 Nov 19 to 25, 2023

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

governance adopted hiringpersonnel $69,406.89
CE-2024-13 #
Approval of Hiring List #48
The committee approved the hiring list #48 for temporary personnel, covering the period from November 26 to December 2, 2023, for a total of $132,653.56.
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Approval of Hiring List #48

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the list and accept the filing of hiring list number 48:

List Number Description Amount Period
48 Temporary personnel hiring $132,653.56 Nov 26 to Dec 2, 2023

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

governance adopted hiringpersonnel $132,653.56
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Approval of Hiring List #49
The committee approved the hiring list #49 for temporary personnel, covering the period from December 3 to 9, 2023, for a total of $84,610.65.
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Approval of Hiring List #49

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the list and accept the filing of hiring list number 49:

List Number Description Amount Period
49 Temporary personnel hiring $84,610.65 Dec 3 to 9, 2023

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

governance adopted hiringpersonnel $84,610.65
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Approval of Hiring List #50
The committee approved the hiring list #50 for temporary personnel, covering the period from December 10 to 16, 2023, for a total of $143,363.65.
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Approval of Hiring List #50

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee approve the list and accept the filing of hiring list number 50:

List Number Description Amount Period
50 Temporary personnel hiring $143,363.65 Dec 10 to 16, 2023

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

governance adopted hiringpersonnel $143,363.65
CE-2024-16 #
Property Tax Exemption Renewal: Bureau régional d'action Sida (Outaouais)
The committee supported the renewal of the property tax exemption for the Bureau régional d'action Sida (Outaouais) located at 84, rue des Oliviers. The final decision rests with the Commission municipale du Québec.
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Property Tax Exemption Renewal: Bureau régional d'action Sida (Outaouais)

CONSIDERING THAT the organization Bureau régional d'action Sida (Outaouais) obtained, on April 23, 2004, recognition for property tax exemption for the building located at 84, rue des Oliviers, which was renewed on November 21, 2013;

CONSIDERING THAT the Loi sur la fiscalité municipale provides for a periodic review of this recognition every nine years;

CONSIDERING THAT the organization has requested the renewal of this exemption:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee agree to defer to the decision of the Commission municipale du Québec to confirm the recognition of the property tax exemption granted to the Bureau régional d'action Sida (Outaouais) for the building located at 84, rue des Oliviers.

Furthermore, this committee wishes to inform the Commission municipale du Québec that should a hearing be held to allow for a decision in this matter, the City will not be present.

other adopted Parc-de-la-Montagne‒Saint-Raymond 84, rue des Oliviers tax exemptionBRASnon-profit
CE-2024-18 #
Contract Award: Purchase of Grader Blades
The city awarded a contract to Équipement SMS for the purchase of grader blades for various inventory locations. The contract is valued at approximately $273,789.21 for one year.
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Contract Award: 2023 SP 426 - Purchase of Grader Blades

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee award contracts to the firm Équipement SMS, 1800, rue Montgolfier, Laval, Québec, H7T 0L9, for the purchase of grader blades, for sections A, B, C, D, and E, for an approximate amount of $273,789.21 including taxes, for one year, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and the bids submitted on October 25, 2023, as they are the lowest compliant bids received.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget items:

  • 04-15100-000 / 18100-000: Inventory post – Aylmer
  • 04-15110-000 / 18101-000: Inventory post – Hull
  • 04-15120-000 / 18102-000: Inventory post – Gatineau
  • 04-15130-000 / 18103-000: Inventory post – Buckingham

A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

infrastructure adopted 1800, rue Montgolfier grader bladesequipmentinventory $273,789.21
CE-2024-19 #
Contract Extension: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The city exercised the optional one-year extension for the contract with Riobec Sécurité inc. for the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). The extension covers the period from January 18, 2024, to January 18, 2025.
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Contract Extension: 2021 SP 331 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

CONSIDERING THAT the prices submitted by the firm Riobec Sécurité inc. are valid and that an optional year is provided for in the contract;

CONSIDERING THAT the Responsible Procurement Service wishes to avail itself of the optional period provided for in the contract:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the management of the Responsible Procurement Service to avail itself of the optional year provided for in the contract, all in accordance with the call for tenders documents and the bid submitted on November 8, 2021.

The funds for this purpose will be taken from the following budget items:

  • 18100-000: Store stocks – Aylmer
  • 18101-000: Store stocks – Hull
  • 18102-000: Store stocks – Gatineau
  • 18103-000: Store stocks – Buckingham
  • 18132-000: Main store stocks – Plants

The treasurer is authorized to provide the necessary sums in the 2025 budget. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

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Grant: Château Monsarrat Renovation
The committee approved a $5,000 grant from Councillor Jocelyn Blondin's discretionary budget to the Association récréative Les Jardins du Château for renovation work at Château Monsarrat.
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Grant: Château Monsarrat Renovation

CONSIDERING THAT the Association récréative Les Jardins du Château, a non-profit organization, has requested financial support for renovation work at Château Monsarrat;

CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Jocelyn Blondin, of the Manoir-des-Trembles‒Val-Tétreau electoral district, wishes to subsidize this project from his discretionary budget;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted by the elected official is $5,000, and that according to Règlement numéro 816-2017, this grant must be approved by the executive committee:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the treasurer to issue a cheque for $5,000 to the order of Association récréative Les Jardins du Château, 100, rue du Château, Gatineau, Québec, J9A 1T3, as financial support for the renovation work of Château Monsarrat. The funds for this purpose will be taken from sub-project 10047.06 - Discretionary budget – Manoir-des-Trembles‒Val-Tétreau district. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

culture adopted Manoir-des-Trembles‒Val-Tétreau 100, rue du Château Règlement 816-2017 grantChâteau Monsarratdiscretionary budget $5,000
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Grant: La Marmite à Joe (Itinérance Zéro) - Versant District
The committee approved a $10,000 grant from Councillor Daniel Champagne's discretionary budget to Itinérance Zéro to support the continued operation of 'La Marmite à Joe', which provides meals, clothing, and warmth to vulnerable populations.
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Grant: La Marmite à Joe (Itinérance Zéro) - Versant District

CONSIDERING THAT Itinérance Zéro, a non-profit organization, has requested a grant to ensure the continuum of services of La Marmite à Joe, established in 2020 to offer meals, clothing, and a place to warm up to the destitute population in the Outaouais region;

CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Daniel Champagne, of the Versant electoral district, wishes to subsidize this project from his discretionary budget;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted by the elected official is $10,000, and that according to Règlement numéro 816-2017, this grant must be approved by the executive committee:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the treasurer to issue a cheque for $10,000 to the order of Itinérance Zéro, 160, chemin Taché, Gatineau, Québec, J8V 3X8, as a grant for the continuum of services of La Marmite à Joe in the Versant district. The funds for this purpose will be taken from sub-project 10047.14 - Discretionary budget – Versant district. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

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Grant: La Marmite à Joe (Itinérance Zéro) - Lac-Beauchamp District
The committee approved a $12,000 grant from Councillor Denis Girouard's discretionary budget to Itinérance Zéro to support the continued operation of 'La Marmite à Joe' in the Lac-Beauchamp district.
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Grant: La Marmite à Joe (Itinérance Zéro) - Lac-Beauchamp District

CONSIDERING THAT Itinérance Zéro, a non-profit organization, has requested a grant to ensure the continuum of services of La Marmite à Joe, established in 2020 to offer meals, clothing, and a place to warm up to the destitute population in the Outaouais region;

CONSIDERING THAT Councillor Denis Girouard, of the Lac-Beauchamp electoral district, wishes to subsidize this project from his discretionary budget;

CONSIDERING THAT the financial support granted by the elected official is $12,000, and that according to Règlement numéro 816-2017, this grant must be approved by the executive committee:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the treasurer to issue a cheque for $12,000 to the order of Itinérance Zéro, 160, chemin Taché, Gatineau, Québec, J8V 3X8, as a grant for the continuum of services of La Marmite à Joe in the Lac-Beauchamp district. The funds for this purpose will be taken from sub-project 10047.16 - Discretionary budget – Lac-Beauchamp district. A treasurer's certificate was issued on January 15, 2024.

other adopted Lac-Beauchamp 160, chemin Taché Règlement 816-2017 granthomelessnessLa Marmite à Joediscretionary budget $12,000
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Administrative Termination of Employment: Employee #117737
The committee authorized the administrative termination of employee #117737 due to an inability to perform the duties of their position, despite training and support.
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Administrative Termination of Employment: Employee #117737

CONSIDERING the signing of the collective agreement of the Regroupement des professionnels de la Ville de Gatineau;

CONSIDERING THAT since their hiring, employee #117737 has shown deficiencies in the execution of their tasks and does not meet all the requirements of their position;

CONSIDERING THAT despite training, support, and the extension of the probationary period, the finding is that employee #117737 is unable to fulfill their duties;

CONSIDERING the respect of the employer's obligations in such matters;

CONSIDERING THAT it is appropriate to administratively end the employment relationship of employee #117737:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the administrative termination of employment of employee #117737.

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Administrative Termination of Employment: Employee #101154
The committee authorized the administrative termination of employee #101154, a school crossing guard, for failing to return to work after an authorized absence and neglecting to communicate with the city.
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Administrative Termination of Employment: Employee #101154

CONSIDERING the signing of the collective agreement of the school crossing guards of the Ville de Gatineau on November 24, 2020;

CONSIDERING that employee #101154 holds the position BRI-BRI-003 as a regular school crossing guard;

CONSIDERING Article 12.4 b) of the collective agreement which provides that a regular employee loses their seniority and employment upon refusal or negligence to accept to return to work following a summons by the employer;

CONSIDERING THAT employee #101154 was on authorized leave from March 30, 2022, to July 27, 2023, inclusive;

CONSIDERING THAT the absence of employee #101154 has not been justified since July 28, 2023;

CONSIDERING THAT the City has had no news from employee #101154 since August 3, 2023, and that the latter has neglected to return to work, despite numerous attempts at communication by the City;

CONSIDERING THAT in accordance with Article 12.4 of the collective agreement, it is appropriate to administratively end the employment relationship of employee #101154:

PROPOSED AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT this committee authorize the administrative termination of employment of employee #101154.

governance adopted employmentterminationcrossing guard