City of Surrey's Annual Financial Report 2020

CITY OF SURREY OVERVIEWS

Surrey is one of the fastest-growing communities in Metro Vancouver. It is a city where modern urban development meets an abundance of green spaces, parks, and farmland. Home to six distinct town centres, Surrey comprises state- of-the-art recreational, arts, library and heritage facilities featuring an array of diverse programming and public services. Surrey offers an active, affordable, and accessible lifestyle for its residents serviced with modern amenities. An inclusive and welcoming community, Surrey embraces peoples of all cultures. Surrey has one of the lowest property taxes in the region and is ranked as one of the best places in the country to invest. As Surrey evolves into the region’s next major metropolitan centre, the City of Surrey is focused on generating new economic opportunities, fostering innovation and enhancing connectivity. The City of Surrey continues investing in and building capital infrastructure to keep pace with the needs of its growing community. In recent years, Surrey has seen the largest construction and investment plan in its history. With a commitment to sustainable living and a proactive approach to economic and social development, the City of Surrey is destined for a prosperous future as it develops into Metro Vancouver’s second major economic centre. The following sections present the City's various departments including an overview of the services they provide and their 2020 accomplishments. Following the overview sections are the related performance measures developed by departments to support City goals.

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