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Planning & Development

ADMINISTRATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS Administration & Special Projects provides general administrative support services, records management, budgeting, information technology deployment and support, Enterprise Content Management implementation and customer service. SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE The Sustainability Office is responsible for implementing the recommendations contained in the Surrey Sustainability Charter with the over-riding goal of making meaningful advances in sustainability in the City of Surrey to the benefit of present and future generations. ECONOMIC  Completed and received Council approval of a new Official Community Plan for the City;  Completed and received Metro Vancouver Board approval of the Regional Context Statement;  Completed and received Council approval of Stage 2 of the West Clayton NCP;  Implemented Building Permit approval process enhancements that created efficiencies, enhanced services and reduced costs for builders;  Developed an on-line Plumbing Permit application/payment process;  Continued implementation of mobile technology for building inspections;  Completed construction of the new Operations Centre;

CIVIC FACILITIES Civic Facilities plans, designs and

constructs new facilities, and maintains and operates the City’s existing building inventory, which includes redeveloping and modifying buildings, and administering an ongoing preventative maintenance program. The division leads energy saving initiatives throughout the City, including lighting and HVAC system upgrades.

2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Received 772 development applications for rezoning, subdivision, development, development variance, and Official Community Plan amendment;  Prepared and presented 282 planning reports to Council on development applications;  Approved the creation of 578 single family lots;  Completed construction of the Grandview swimming pool;  Completed city-wide conversion from chlorine gas to liquid in all pools, reducing risk;  Participated in the Municipal Collaborative for Sustainable Purchasing to identify best practices for sustainability procurement;

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