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Organizational Governance
2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN
EXAMPLES OF HOW STRATEGIC PLANS TIE INTO SERVICE DELIVERY PLANS
Surrey’s Financial Plan works in conjunction with the Official Community Plan by
allocating the City’s financial resources in support of Official Community Plan directives.
Similarly all service delivery plans, strategies and programs are driven from strategic
plans. Furthermore, performance measures ensure the City is delivering on its
organizational objectives and aligned to the 8 themes of the Sustainability Charter 2.0.
MANAGE GROWTH FOR COMPACT
COMMUNITIES
A compact form of development limits
future growth to planned areas; provides
new opportunities for housing, business,
and mobility; and allows more efficient
use of City utilities, amenities, and
finances.
BUILD A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL
ECONOMY
A strong local economy is necessary for
the fiscal health and functioning of the
City; it helps to provide the tax base
required to support public infrastructure,
amenities, facilities, and services.
BUILD COMPLETE COMMUNITIES
Complete communities have a wide range
of housing choices, as well as
opportunities for employment, business,
investment, recreation, and relaxation.
INCREASE TRANSPORTATION CHOICE
The City will improve its road networks to
allow people and goods to move more
efficiently and to support the
development patterns of businesses,
workplace centres, and neighbourhoods
throughout the City.
PROTECT NATURAL AREAS
The City will preserve, protect, and use
natural areas for park and recreational
purposes.
PROVIDE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
The City will provide good quality parks,
open spaces, and recreational facilities for
residents.
PROTECT AGRICULTURE AND
AGRICULTURAL AREAS
The City will protect the viability,
productivity, and sustainability of farming
and farmland.
IMPROVE THE “QUALITY OF
COMMUNITY”
The City will preserve the City’s heritage,
provide community and cultural facilities,
facilitate an adequate supply of rental and
special-needs housing, involve the public
in decision making, and build community
identity and pride.
ENHANCE CITY IMAGE AND CHARACTER
The City seeks to establish an
international reputation as a very
attractive location to live, work, locate a
business, and visit.
ENHANCE CITIZENS’ SAFETY AND WELL-
BEING THROUGH COMMUNITY SAFETY
AND CRIME PREVENTION
The City will reduce opportunities for
crime and nuisance behaviour and
increase citizens’ sense of well-being by
realizing Crime Prevention through
Environmental Design (“CPTED”)
principles.
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