87 / 140
77
For the year ended December 31, 2015
[tabular amounts in thousands of dollars]
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
City of Surrey
22. SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Water Services – Water Department
The Water Utility operates the water system and its primary responsibility, in partnership with the Operations Division and Metro
Vancouver, is to supply clean, safe drinking water to the residences and businesses of Surrey.
Fire Services
The mandate of the Fire Department is to enforce codes and maintain security by protecting life, property and the environment through
the provision of emergency response services.
Sewer Services – Sewer Department
The Sewer Utility operates the network of sewer mains, to collect sewage and convey such sewage to treatment plants. The utility
also plans, designs, and constructs sanitary sewer infrastructure; manages inflow and infiltration controls; and undertakes initiatives in
support of the region’s Integrated Liquid Waste Resource Management Plan.
Engineering Services – Engineering Department
The Engineering Department is responsible for providing timely and effective services relating to water, sewer, drainage, garbage
collection, transportation systems, and corporate real estate.
Drainage Services – Drainage Department
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.
Solid Waste Management Services
The Solid Waste Utility provides weekly residential curbside organic waste collection with alternating bi-weekly garbage and recycling,
and curbside collection services via a fully-automated cart-based collection system.
Roads & Traffic Safety Services
The Roads & Traffic Safety Utility provides effective managed transportation systems that serves the mobility needs of individuals and
businesses and is safe, secure and supports the economic vitality of the City, and protects and enhances the environment.
Planning and Development Services – Planning and Development Department
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.
Parking
The Parking Authority Utility is a self-funded program that involves planning, managing and enforcing 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.
Surrey City Energy
Surrey City Energy is the municipal energy utility of the Engineering Department. This utility provides the planning and development of
community energy systems that will provide thermal energy to new and existing developments throughout the City Centre area.
Surrey Public Library Services
The Surrey Public Library provides access to local and global information through its nine Library branches located throughout the City.