City of Surrey 2017 - 2021 Financial Plan

Parks, Recreation & Culture

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 The Integrated Seniors Sector Conference – Raise the Profile Project is a provincial initiative designed to support the community-based seniors programs and services sector in BC. The goal of Raising the Profile initiative is to raise the profile and capacity of this sector to support the growing needs of BC’s aging population. As a result of the work that has been in pro- cess with this initiative, the City of Sur- rey in partnership with other key stake- holders in the Seniors Sector, will be hosting an Integrated Seniors Sector Conference in the fall of 2017;  Surrey Firefighters Girls Empowerment Program is a partnership program with Surrey Safe Schools, City of Surrey and The Surrey Firefighters Charitable Association that runs at 4 high schools in Surrey. The purpose of the Girls Empowerment Program is to engage these girls in positive prosocial activity, provide positive adult role models and connect them to resources and positive networks in Surrey;

 In the spring of 2017, the City will host an Active Aging Resource Fair for seniors and adults. This event will bring together local community businesses, organizations and resources that support healthy active aging in Surrey. Interactive resource booths will host opportunities where generations can connect and be active and engaged in the community. Learn about new technology, health innovations, nutrition, travel, health, fitness and overall wellness. The main stage will host live music performances along with presentations such as ‘Nutrition for Heart Health’; and  In partnership with Surrey Schools Safe Schools Department partnership and the City’s Healthy Communities section, this program’s objective is to positively attach youth to school, their community and the home by building a trusting and

positive relationship. Parents, caregivers and/or guardians are

included in goal setting while assisting the program’s objective in building a positive lifestyle and self-worth for youth.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 The new Parks, Recreation and Culture Management System (“PRCMS”) will bring a considerable amount of innovation possibilities. This new strategic system will ensure the ongoing service delivery to the Community through the delivery of Registered Programs, Passes, Drop-in Admissions and Rentals. Implementation, training and “go-live” of the new PRCMS is set to occur in 2017. Following the 2017 implementation, a strategic roadmap of continual improvement initiatives will be developed.

2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

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