2025-2029 Surrey Financial Plan

ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Surrey Excels is the City's strategic framework that guides us in achieving our vision of a thriving, green, inclusive city. Over the next three to five years, the City will be focusing on these six organizational priorities: ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES INITIATIVES A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN

Create a downtown core that is recognized as a lower mainland destination for business, tourism and entertainment.

Establish the City Centre Entertainment District Master Plan.

LIVABLE, EQUITABLE, CONNECTED NEIGHBORHOODS Develop complete, green neighbourhoods with the amenities, services, social infrastructure and transit needed to support a high-quality of life.

Work directly with TransLink to deliver improved transit services to Surrey, including delivery of Surrey-Langley Skytrain with bus integration; and deliver Bus Rapid Transit (“BRT”) on King George Blvd to South Surrey.

HOUSING FOR ALL Fast-track quality housing construction with a focus on affordability, higher density, homes near transit and supportive housing. EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY Protect life, well-being, and property through emergency planning, regulatory compliance, community risk reduction and response.

Develop and Launch an Affordable Rental Homes Strategy in Q2 2025.

Assess the feasibility of centralizing (in Surrey) major public safety related infrastructure for operational services with advanced training resources.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE Consistently exceed expectations in

Reduce the Development Planning and Building Permits approvals time by a minimum of 30%.

timeliness, professionalism, quality, and innovation to create positive customer experiences and fiscally responsible services EMPLOYER OF CHOICE Cultivate an admired culture that attracts, motivates, and retains staff, enabling them to contribute their best in a thriving and safe organization.

Launch Supervisor and Manager Development Programs.

City of Surrey | 2025—2029 Financial Plan | Organizational Profile

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