590, boulevard Gréber

Approval of a $400 grant to the Gatineau Police Service Foundation for the 2025 Polar Bear Challenge, funded by the councillor's discretionary budget.

This item requests a budget increase for the construction of a secure access (SAS) and connecting corridor for the modular complex at the Gatineau Police Headquarters located at 590 Boulevard Gréber.

The city is approving a cost increase of $7,938.02 for the construction of an airlock and connecting corridor at the modular police complex on Boulevard Gréber. This covers additional change orders, bringing the total contract value to $374,020.75.

The City has awarded a contract to 6739741 Canada inc./Gestion DMJ Management for $335,583.28 to construct a security airlock (SAS) and a connecting corridor between the existing police station building and the modular complexes at 590 boulevard Gréber.

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.

Council approved the construction of a new police headquarters at 975, boulevard Saint-Joseph and 80, rue Jean-Proulx. The project includes a $187.3 million loan bylaw, with plans to sell existing aging facilities at 590, boulevard Gréber and 775-777, boulevard de la Carrière to offset costs. This decision aims to address the growing needs of the police force and the obsolescence of current infrastructure.

Council is formally requesting financial support from the Quebec government for the new police headquarters. The city argues that Gatineau residents are unfairly burdened by paying for their own municipal police force while also contributing to the Sûreté du Québec, which receives 50% provincial funding for the municipalities it serves. This resolution seeks equitable treatment for Gatineau.

The City is moving forward with a new police headquarters to replace aging facilities at 590 Gréber Blvd and 775-777 de la Carrière Blvd. The project involves acquiring properties at 975 Saint-Joseph Blvd and 80 Jean-Proulx St. A $187.3 million loan bylaw is proposed to fund the construction, with plans to offset costs by selling the old police buildings.