Summary#
Montréal city council approved a modification to the City’s existing lease to 9413-8757 Québec inc. for paid parking on a City-owned site in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. The lease runs from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, for total rent of $45,049, excluding taxes.
- The 836-square-metre site is south of rue de Louvain Ouest and west of boulevard Saint-Laurent.
- Parking is for the exclusive use of members using the clicknpark app; the decision does not guarantee access to all members of the public.
- Either party may end the lease with 60 days’ written notice.
- The City has leased the site to the company since 2023; the current lease ends August 31, 2026.
What it means for you#
- People who use the parking: The site is to continue operating as paid parking for clicknpark members. The decision does not set the price users pay.
- The City: It will receive rent and the tenant is responsible for operating costs and property taxes, if applicable. City staff say the City will not need to maintain this part of the site.
Money#
The City is to receive $45,049 in rent, excluding taxes, over the lease term.
- The rent will be recorded in the operating budget of the City’s Service de la stratégie immobilière.
- The tenant pays operating costs and property taxes, if applicable. No estimate of those costs is provided.
What is unclear#
- The decision does not state what parking rates users will pay or how many spaces will be available.
- It does not provide the full modified lease or explain other changes to the existing agreement.
Case for#
- City staff say the site’s regular use shows a need for parking in the District central area.
- The lease brings rental income to the City, and staff say it avoids City maintenance costs for the site.
Case against#
- The parking is reserved for clicknpark members, so the decision does not ensure access for people who do not use the app.
- The materials do not give user prices or details to assess how accessible the parking will be.