Annual Report 2021 39 38 City of Chilliwack Information Technology The Information Technology (IT) Department provides technical service and support for the City. These include: y Website development & maintenance y Programming services for in-house applications y Technical help-desk support y Network administration y PC support y Telecommunications y Administration of security systems y Monitoring of Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programs which maintain flows and controls of the water and sewer systems The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) function of IT maintains detailed cadastral mapping information that tracks exact lot lines, properties, right of ways, setbacks, zoning and the location of sewer and water utilities, manholes and fire hydrants. 22,146 PARCELS OF LAND MAINTAINED IN THE GIS SYSTEM Image designed using resources by Freepik.com Finance The Finance Department is responsible for the financial management of the City including: y Accounts receivable y Accounts payable y Payroll y Collection of property taxes, water/sewer utility fees, and curbside recycling and solid waste fees y Safekeeping of all financial instruments y Investment management y Risk management 23,747 HOME OWNER GRANTS RECEIVED 19,265 MYCHILLIWACK ACCOUNTS 4,656 TAX PREPAYMENT PLAN PARTICIPANTS The Finance Department is responsible for the development of the City’s annual Financial Plan (budget), the annual financial statements, the annual review of the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw and the preparation of the Annual Report. Finance is also responsible for the external annual reporting of financial activities to the Province. Finance staff liaise with all City departments and various external organizations, including the RCMP and the Fraser Valley Regional Library, to coordinate the City’s financial activities.
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