APPROVE A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL CHAIR ON USES AND PRACTICES OF THE SMART CITY (CHAIRE IN.SITU) OF THE UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À MONTRÉAL AND THE ROSEMONT–LA PETITE–PATRIE BOROUGH – AUTHORIZE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR RESEARCH OF $125,000 OVER A 5-YEAR PERIOD, i.e., $25,000 PER YEAR – AUTHORIZE FOR THIS PURPOSE A CREDIT TRANSFER OF $125,000 FROM THE MANAGEMENT SURPLUS ACCOUNT - MISCELLANEOUS (RPPC20-04050-GG)

This decision approves a partnership agreement project between the International Chair on Uses and Practices of the Smart City (Chaire IN.SITU) at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and the Rosemont–La Petite–Patrie Borough. The borough will provide a financial contribution of $125,000 for research purposes, spread over a five-year period at a rate of $25,000 per year. To facilitate this, a credit transfer of $125,000 is authorized from the management surplus account - miscellaneous. This initiative, identified by reference RPPC20-04050-GG, is overseen by the Borough Director's Office. The decision number is CA22 26 0035. This collaboration aims to foster research and innovation in smart city concepts and practices, benefiting both the academic institution and the borough by exploring solutions for urban development and citizen services.

This is a services contract in the Research, information and communication technology and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research, geospatial systems and Smart Cities. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 125,000.

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