Laval has a new executive committee, with four full members and three associate members named by Laval Mayor Stephane Boyer. Six of the eight have already sat on the city’s
The City of Laval’s executive-committee made some key moves during a meeting on March 31, including decisions involving the protection of the region’s riverside areas from floodwaters, and a special fund set up especially for the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases.
Flood warnings
The executive-committee approved the awarding of a five-year contract worth $1,109,234.37 (including taxes) to Hydro Météo to provide surveillance and weather forecasting services on the rivers surrounding Laval.
The contract requires the company to forecast flood overflows and ice jams during the cold months. The contract also requires the company to provide service during turbulent weather events. In all, the company will be expected to supply, operate and maintain 14 stream gauge stations across the island.