COS Financial Plan 2018 - 2022

ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE

appropriations of surplus in meeting the short and long-term financial goals of the City. The policy states guiding principles, objectives, criteria, and procedures, including allowable minimum and maximum reserve and surplus balances. TAX EXEMPTION POLICY This policy provides guidance to Council in the processing of applications for exemption from property taxes. Though the Community Charter states that exemptions are at the discretion of Council, this policy establishes principles which serve as a guide in the evaluation of applicants. The City makes annual appropriations to the Replacement Reserve Fund to provide necessary funding and reviews the fund, to ensure that funding levels increase over time. TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET PROCEDURE Tangible Capital Assets are non-financial assets having physical substance that are acquired, constructed, or developed and are held for use in the production or supply of goods and services, have useful lives extending beyond an accounting period, are intended to be used on a continuing basis; and are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations. The City of Surrey is required to report tangible capital assets on their financial statements in accordance with guidelines set by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).

PUBLIC ART POLICY The goal of the Public Art Policy is to ensure a sustainable funding mechanism that supports the City’s commitment to spend existing and future funds more creatively, serve as an act of public trust and a steward for public art, guide City staff in implementing the Public Art Program, and make public art a catalyst for creativity in Surrey’s diverse community. RESERVE AND SURPLUS POLICY This policy directs the establishment and maintenance of reserves, unappropriated surplus, and appropriation of surplus, as well as the use of reserves and CASH HANDLING PROCEDURE This policy specifies the requirements staff must meet when handling tender, from the initial point of collection through the reconciliation and the deposit process. PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE MANUAL This document details the process that the City is required to follow when completing purchases and ensures applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation is followed. It explains the purchase flow and the requirements for making purchases on behalf of the City, including when to conduct a public competitive solicitation process.

PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND PROCEDURE

The Replacement Reserve Fund guideline helps to make sufficient reserves available to replace the City’s extensive inventory of buildings and equipment.

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2018-2022 Financial Plan

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