City of Surrey's Annual Financial Report 2020

NOTESTOTHE CONSOLIDATED CITY OF SURREY  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended December 31, 2020 [tabular amounts in thousands of dollars]

20. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Drainage Services The Drainage Utility operates the network of storm sewers and pump stations for storm water management. Its primary responsibility is to manage the City’s storm water runoff in partnership with the Operations Division and Metro Vancouver. Planning and Development Services The Planning and Development Department is responsible for preparing land use plans, by-laws and policies for sustainable development of the City and for reviewing and approving new land and building development. Surrey Public Library Services The Surrey Public Library provides access to local and global information through its nine Library branches located throughout the City. Engineering Services The Engineering Department is responsible for providing timely and effective services relating to water, sewer, drainage, garbage collection, transportation systems, and corporate real estate. Surrey City Energy Surrey City Energy Utility operates a network of thermal energy systems. This utility provides these thermal energy systems to new and existing developments throughout the Surrey City Centre area. Parking The Parking Authority Utility is a City fund that provides the planning, managing and enforcing of the City’s on and off-street parking assets, employing leading edge technologies, such as license plate recognition and pay stations that provide a user friendly interface, improved theft security and efficient enforcement.

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