City of Surrey 2020-2024 Financial Plan

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE

CULTURE The Culture Division leads the planning, development and implementation of Cultural Policies, Cultural Facilities, and contribution of knowledge and leadership to local, regional and national arts, culture and heritage issues and initiatives. The Division provides City-wide arts, heritage, and cultural services including managing civic cultural institutions, providing cultural grants and other support for the development of community arts and heritage organizations. The City’s Public Art Program, Arts Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, and Filming portfolios for the City are also a part of the Culture Division. MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, WEB AND NEW MEDIA The Corporate Marketing and Communications Division supports the department and corporation by providing expertise, strategic guidance and services related to marketing and communications Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining city-wide operations-related communications standards and media guidelines corporately. This includes overseeing branding decisions, the marketing mix, newsletter programs, graphic design, videos, surveys/research projects, the print shop, ceremony coordination and related deliverables both for operational business units and Mayor & Council. The Web and New Media Section oversees the City’s social media channels and websites by providing expertise, guidance and services related to enhancing and unifying digital communication channels and ensuring audiences receive timely information through these various digital channels. and community engagement on campaigns and key initiatives. The

PARKS The Parks division plans, develops, and maintains the City’s extensive park system (over 2,770 hectares), a civic marina, three cemeteries and all public property trees. The division plays a key role in the stewardship of the natural environment and the engagement of our residents through the delivery of a variety of outdoor programs, services and events including: nature-based education and stewardship programs; active recreation, outdoor sport and play amenities; and community engagement and civic beautification and enhancement initiatives. The division also provides advice and permits to community event organizers and facilitates the review of permit requests through Festivals, Events Service Team (FEST) Committee.

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SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE The Sustainability Office is responsible for implementing the recommendations contained in the Surrey Sustainability Charter 2.0 (2016), with over-riding goal of making meaningful advances in sustainability in the City of Surrey to the benefit of present and future generations. The Office also spearheads the implementation of the City’s climate action, both corporately and community- wide, and including mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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