City of Surrey Financial Plan 2020-2024

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

 Continue to implement energy efficiency projects with further Building Envelope, HVAC and Lighting upgrades. HVAC projects include upgrade SAC HVAC, Guildford Library HVAC, West Main Chiller;  Continue implementation of the BC Energy Step Code with enhanced industry engagement and education through inspection process;  Develop a responsive (mobile) dashboard website and subsequently explore its inclusion in the “MySurrey” app;  Review and enhance tenant improve process to reduce permitting timelines and requirements based on scope of work;  Initiate Action Plan based on recommendation of the Heritage Thematic Framework;  Continue to support the Heritage Advisory Commission and Social Planning Advisory Committee;  Complete restoration of Heritage Strawberry Hill Hall. EDUCATION & CULTURE ECOSYSTEMS

 Continue to support the Agricultural and Food Security Advisory Committee;  Complete review of the Tree Protection By-law and present changes to council for endorsement to meet the City’s broader ecosystem objectives; and  Work with City’s post secondary institutions to meet growth plans and demand.  Continue to prioritize Surrey School District Building Permit Applications to meet the increased enrolment demands within the City; and  Complete improvements to building and data tracking and projections by improving accuracy and efficiency of the Population & Employment Model;  Enhance on-line Inspections Services by increasing inspection booking capabilities through the City’s digital portal; and  Engage with Construction industry starting with holding a Small Builders forum to educate builders on Surrey processes and improvements.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 Complete replacement or upgrade of roof on facilities city wide to ensure continuity of service (Guilford Library; Picasso Building); and  In cooperation with Fire Services Department streamline inspection process to ensure timely coordinated Final Inspections on complex building.

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