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Organizational Governance

EXAMPLES OF HOW STRATEGIC PLANS TIE INTO SERVICE DELIVERY PLANS Surrey’s Financial Plan works in conjunction with the Official Community Plan by allocating the City’s financial resources in support of Official Community Plan directives.

MANAGE GROWTH FOR COMPACT COMMUNITIES A compact form of development limits future growth to planned areas; provides new opportunities for housing, business, and mobility; and allows more efficient use of City utilities, amenities, and finances. A strong local economy is necessary for the fiscal health and functioning of the City; it helps to provide the tax base required to support public infrastructure, amenities, facilities, and services. BUILD COMPLETE COMMUNITIES Complete communities have a wide range of housing choices, as well as opportunities for employment, business, investment, recreation, and relaxation. ENHANCE CITY IMAGE AND CHARACTER The City seeks to establish an international reputation as a very attractive location to live, work, locate a business, and visit. PROVIDE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The City will provide good quality parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities for residents. BUILD A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY

INCREASE TRANSPORTATION CHOICE The City will improve its road networks to allow people and goods to move more efficiently and to support the development patterns of businesses, workplace centres, and neighbourhoods throughout the City. PROTECT AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL AREAS The City will protect the viability, productivity, and sustainability of farming and farmland. PROTECT NATURAL AREAS The City will preserve, protect, and use natural areas for park and recreational purposes. The City will preserve the City’s heritage, provide community and cultural facilities, facilitate an adequate supply of rental and special-needs housing, involve the public in decision making, and build community identity and pride. ENHANCE CITIZENS’ SAFETY AND WELL- BEING THROUGH COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION The City will reduce opportunities for crime and nuisance behaviour and increase citizens’ sense of well-being by realizing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. IMPROVE THE “QUALITY OF COMMUNITY”

Similarly all service delivery plans, strategies and programs are driven from strategic plans. Furthermore, performance measures ensure the City is delivering on its organizational objectives.

2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN

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