2018-2022 Financial Plan

CFS – ADMINISTRATION

Services Provided The Corporate & Financial Services Division provides a wide variety of services to Mayor and Council and to City departments. The division is comprised of five departments: Clerks, Finance, Information Technology, the Fire Department and the civilian side of the RCMP. The services that we provide include coordinating Council work, managing revenue and cost control, developing business and financial plans, supporting property and risk management efforts, provision of information technology services and developing policies, procedures and practices contributing to the well-being of the organization. As well, we spend time answering a wide range of enquiries from our citizens. We also take a leadership role at a number of regional tables.

2018 Workplan Emphasis Strategic business planning, risk management and corporate revenue and cost control are the core fundamentals that drive success across this organization. For 2018, the following projects and planning initiatives will address these core areas: • Implement the Financial Strategy for Parks, Recreation & Culture investments. • Develop and Implement a strategy for a Municipal Fibre Optic Network. • Continue the successful Business Planning process to ensure it meets Corporate and Council needs. This includes assisting CMT in establishing strategic focus area priorities and reporting on the progress of the 2018-2022 Business Plan. • Continue to monitor and report on our commercial property tax rate competitiveness. • Provide both the RCMP and Police Services with municipal support and assistance on financial matters and assist with the Public Safety Masterplan. • Respond to senior government grant opportunities as they apply to Maple Ridge interests. • Implement the Open Government Task Force recommendations supported by Council.

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