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Message from the General Manager, Finance andTechnology
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
With the rapid growth that the City has undertaken, constant demands are placed on our
community services. The City has met many of these challenges through the “Build
Surrey Program”, which has created funding for capital projects that have enhanced the
quality of life and created new opportunities for residents. As Surrey continues to grow,
new challenges continue to arise. These demands continue to be met through the City’s
ability to manage our major revenue along with optimizing our financial reserves. Some
of the needs that are highlighted in this plan include additional ice surfaces in
Cloverdale; replacement of the ice surfaces in North Surrey and the addition of a
recreation & library facility in Clayton. These initiatives will help to ensure that Surrey
remains a great place for our citizens to live, work, play, invest and raise a family.
Being the City of the future, we must strive to deliver sustainable services to the citizens
of Surrey. Managing growth, keeping property tax increases to a minimum while
ensuring delivery of infrastructure and services, requires a fine balance. Although this
may be challenging, many opportunities arise allowing the City to continue to flourish. It
is exciting to be a part of all this change.
12.0 CONCLUSION
The 2016 - 2020 Financial Plan is based on Council’s direction that property taxes in the
City of Surrey remain one of the lowest in the Lower Mainland.
I wish to thank all the staff of the City for their dedication and commitment to the
delivery of quality services to Surrey citizens and businesses, while meeting Council’s
financial direction. I also want to acknowledge the efforts of the staff that contributed
directly to the preparation of the 2016 - 2020 Financial Plan.
Respectfully,
Vivienne Wilke
General Manager, Finance & Technology
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