Objectives, Measures & Progress
OBJECTIVE
STRATEGY
MEASURE
PROGRESS
Reduced reliance on automobiles.
Budget increase in 2013 will provide for local fleet
expansion from 7 to 9 buses to extend the length of our
service day and routes. A transit connection to
Abbotsford is being planned by the FVRD, intended
launch date is mid-2015.
Protect the Air Shed by fostering a
community to become more energy efficient.
Continued to facilitate sustainable transportation and
encourage higher density, more efficient developments.
Minimize burning.
Conducted review of open burning trends and assessed
options to reduce open burning in Chilliwack.
Minimize energy consumption in
municipal facilities.
Reduction in energy consumption.
Continued energy efficiency upgrades at municipal
facilities in 2013. Upgrades included lighting
improvements and working with Fortis BC to identify
energy conservation measures for the pools at the
Cheam Leisure Centre and Chilliwack Landing Leisure
Centre.
Promote a "zero waste" philosophy to
minimize the generation of solid waste
in the City, while maximizing reuse
and recycling initiatives.
Reduce the annual amount of residential
garbage being generated per household and
increase the diversion rate. Implement 2010
Waste Audit recommendations.
In 2013 the estimated annual waste generated was 460
kilograms per household, down from 2012 weight of 470
kg/residence.
Ensure a Financial Plan is in place for
long term sustainability of the Landfill.
Financial Plan projects a positive reserve fund
balance, along with a plan to fund closure
and post-closure costs.
Landfill Financial Plan reviewed in 2013.
Facilitate a High
Quality of Life
Provide quality parks and recreational
opportunities.
Comparison to other communities. Taxpayer
feedback.
Chilliwack provides excellent parks, trails and
recreational opportunities. New facilities and parks
completed in 2013 included Exhibition Turf Field, Peach
Creek Trail and the opening of the Sardis Library.
Supported by CDI funding, the Rosedale and Greendale
community schools successfully completed their second
year of community programming. The Parks, Recreation
& Culture strategic plan, identifying facility and service
delivery needs for 2014 to 2023, was adopted.
Facilitate the attraction
of community events.
Events held in local recreational facilities.
Heritage Park, Prospera Centre, and the Chilliwack
Cultural Centre booked year-round, including large scale
events. Partnership with the Active Communities
Committee and Tourism Chilliwack for hosting health
and wellness events and sport tourism opportunities.
Support cultural groups.
Facility and funding assistance.
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosts many large scale
shows and events attracting patrons from throughout
the region as well as providing an important venue for
developing and showcasing local artists and performers.
Foster community spirit.
Recognize volunteers.
Recognized volunteers through the Annual Community
Sport Hero Recognition program.
Support community organizations.
Funded $1,296,000 through Community Development
Initiatives policy in 2013.
Maintain, enhance and promote the
natural beauty of Chilliwack.
Promote tourism.
Contract with Tourism Chilliwack.
Portray a visually appealing image.
Reviewed opportunities for improved signage.
Introduced new parks sign program.
Street tree program continues and funded $70,000.00 in
2013 for downtown greening initiatives.
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2013 Annual Report
