City approves Milton-Parc lease

Summary#

Montréal city council unanimously approved a 24-month lease to Association récréative Milton-Parc for a 121-square-foot office at 251A, avenue des Pins Ouest, at the Cité-des-Hospitalières. The lease runs from February 1, 2026, and sets rent at $6,370.68, excluding sales taxes. City staff say the lease supports community activities at the heritage site.

  • The City is renting the space to the association for community-activity office use.
  • Either the City or the association may end the lease early by giving 30 days’ notice.
  • The City will provide energy and pay for maintenance and repairs; the association is responsible for property taxes and cleaning.
  • The association has occupied the space since 2025 under an earlier lease.

What it means for you#

  • Association récréative Milton-Parc: It may continue using the office under the new lease, but either party can end the arrangement with 30 days’ notice.
  • City and taxpayers: The City receives rent but must provide energy and cover maintenance and repairs. The decision does not create a new public service or benefit.

Money#

The City will receive $6,370.68 in rent over 24 months, excluding applicable sales taxes.

  • The total including sales taxes is listed as $7,324.69.
  • The City will pay for energy, maintenance and repairs; no cost estimate for these expenses is provided.
  • The association must pay property taxes and cleaning costs. No amounts are given.

What is unclear#

  • The full lease terms are not included in the materials; details beyond those described here are not available.
  • The City’s expected energy, maintenance and repair costs are not stated. No publicly available information.

Case for#

  • City staff say continuing the lease supports community activity and fits the principles for the site, including openness to the community.
  • Staff say the rent is within the range assessed by the City’s real-estate evaluation unit.

Case against#

  • The City must cover energy, maintenance and repairs, but the materials do not estimate those costs.
  • Either party can end the lease with 30 days’ notice, so the association’s use of the space is not guaranteed for the full 24 months.