2024 Annual Report-web FINAL

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Facilities, Parks, and Properties

The Facilities, Parks, and Properties department oversees the planning, development, renewal, and operation of parks, public greenspaces, and all City-owned buildings—providing and maintaining the places that foster community connection and pride. Staff manage the City’s land and property assets including negotiation, acquisition, and disposition of City owned properties.

2024 Highlights

Completed phase 1 of Recreation Facility Study

Opened new playground at Maple Ridge Park

Completed Urban Forest Management 20-year strategy

Developed plan to reduce natural gas use

Finance

The Finance department supports the delivery of services for the City, including preparing the financial plan for funding City services. The department collects property taxes, manages the procurement processes, pays vendors and City employees, and oversees annual reporting.

2024 Highlights

Implemented new financial reporting requirements

Completed over 100 procurement processes

Finalized Financial Statements and submitted to Province

Received Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for 2023 Annual Report

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