GRANT A CONTRIBUTION TO EXPÉRIENCE CENTRE-VILLE FOR THE REALIZATION OF ITS ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL SUPPORT THE ACTIVITY OF RETAIL BUSINESSES DURING THE SAINTE-CATHERINE PROJECT WORKS, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,700,000 OVER FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS FROM 2018-2022, AT A RATE OF $100,000 IN 2018 AND $700,000 ANNUALLY FOR THE YEARS 2019, 2020, 2021 AND $500,000 FOR 2022

This decision grants a contribution to EXPÉRIENCE CENTRE-VILLE to support retail businesses during the construction phase of the Sainte-Catherine Project. The total contribution over five consecutive years (2018-2022) is capped at $2,700,000. The funding is structured as follows: $100,000 in 2018, followed by $700,000 annually for 2019, 2020, and 2021, and concluding with $500,000 in 2022. The Public Works Directorate is overseeing this contribution. The purpose of these funds is to mitigate the impact of the major construction works on Sainte-Catherine Street, a key commercial artery, by supporting initiatives that maintain foot traffic and business activity. EXPÉRIENCE CENTRE-VILLE will implement various activities designed to sustain and promote local commerce during this disruptive period. This long-term financial commitment demonstrates a strategic approach to managing the economic consequences of large-scale urban development projects and ensuring the vitality of the downtown commercial core.

This is a works contract in the urban development and housing, trade and industry and general supplies sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 2.7 million.

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