City of Surrey 2020-2024 Financial Plan

CORPORATE SERVICES

INCLUSION

• Develop and implement a recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging women to explore a career in Engineering at the City of Surrey.

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Continue to provide support for the creation of the Surrey Police Department, in the areas of recruitment, information technology, and legal services; and •

Increase the City’s security of its data and critical infrastructure by investing in advanced cybersecurity technologies and continue to adopt best practices based on industry standards.

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

Provide legal support for the expansion of SkyTrain and other major municipal projects.

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Continue to expand dark fiber connectivity, and lease/exchange excess capacity in order to be a catalyst for enabling high quality, affordable, high-speed broadband services for our citizens and businesses; and

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ECOSYSTEMS

Significant update of the Tree Preservation Bylaw to enhance tree protection, streamline processes, and increase fees and penalties.

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Continue to expand the Digital Mailroom to new City business areas; and

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EDUCATION & CULTURE

• Create comprehensive organizational

Increase resources offered to the public through the Surrey Animal Resource Centre, such as animal behavior and training classes.

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employee development plans in alignment with the City’s core competency framework;

• Fully integrate the Great 8 framework into recruitment, succession planning and personal development plans; and

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