775-777, boulevard de la Carrière

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, May 7, 2024 at 9:04 a.m. at which are present, Mr. · 2024-05-07

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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2024.05.07 – Special meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., at which · 2024-05-07

Authorize the Construction Project for a New Gatineau Police Service Headquarters

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.

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2024.05.07 – Special meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., at which · 2024-05-07

Authorize Additional Budget for the Construction of the Gatineau Police Service Aylmer Service Point

Council approved an additional $8.2 million for the Aylmer police service point, bringing the total loan to $22.2 million. This increase covers rising construction costs, inflation, and the decision to expand office space to accommodate the 2023-2027 staffing plan. The project will also include a new warehouse to replace facilities at 625, chemin d’Aylmer.

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2024.05.06 – Special meeting of the executive committee of the City of Gatineau held by videoconference in – Gatineau, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., at which the mayor is present · 2024-05-06

Authorize the construction project for a new Gatineau Police Service headquarters

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.

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2024.05.06 – Special meeting of the executive committee of the City of Gatineau held by videoconference in – Gatineau, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., at which the mayor is present · 2024-05-06

Authorize additional budget for the construction of the Gatineau Police Service service point in the Aylmer sector

The City is increasing the budget for the Aylmer police service point by $8.2 million, bringing the total to $22.2 million. This increase covers rising construction costs, the need for additional office space to accommodate new staff, and the demolition of existing warehouses on the site. The project will now include an expanded office area to support the 2023-2027 staffing plan.

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