Request the Executive Committee to mandate the Office de consultation publique de Montréal to organize a public consultation to evaluate the request for year-round pedestrianization of Wellington Street (between 6th Avenue and Régina Street) submitted under the right of citizen initiative and authorize the use of management surplus for an amount of $60,000 for this purpose.

This item requests the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal to formally mandate the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM). The OCPM's role will be to organize and conduct a public consultation process. The consultation's objective is to thoroughly evaluate a citizen-initiated proposal for the year-round pedestrianization of Wellington Street, specifically the section between 6th Avenue and Régina Street. This proposal was submitted through the established right of citizen initiative. To facilitate this consultation process, the authorization is sought to utilize $60,000 from the management surplus funds. This financial allocation will cover the costs associated with organizing the public hearings, information dissemination, and administrative support required by the OCPM. The Verdun Borough, through its Borough Administration Directorate, is initiating this request to ensure a transparent and democratic evaluation of the significant urban planning proposal.

This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing and general supplies sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 60,000.

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