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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 2008 Annual Report lnformation Services lnformation Services provides strateg¡c planning, management and technical support for the City of Vernon's Enterprise Systems, network infrastructure, communications network, technical services contracts and is responsible for the distribution of all forms of electronic information. Major achievements in this area included a Penetration test of the City's network to safeguard it from outside intrusion, upgrades of the network infrastructure including a data domain file system, implementation of a data archival system, public ¡nternet mapping solution with the Regional District of North Okanagan, lnternet based Wireless security monitoring system base at the Crime Prevention unit, Council Chambers upgrade for paperless agendas and the installation of a wireless iMesh at Cenotaph Park and the Vernon Library. Bylaw Enforcement The Bylaw Enforcement Division administers and enforces approximately 30 regulatory bylaws, patrols and maintains approximately 950 parking meters, City owned parking lots, the Parkade residential permit zones and signed restricted parking. ln addition it provides security and enforcement services to the downtown core and regional parks. Officers respond throughout the City investigating complaints for a variety of infractions. Human Resources During 2008 the Bylaw Enforcement Division continued its program of replacing meters, developing policies and procedures and working with the Cities of Penticton and Kelowna to coordinate wording and enforcement of various bylaws. A new Rental Unit Standard Maintenance Bylaw was approved by Council and Bylaw Enforcement Officers increased enforcement of the City's Graffiti Bylaw. The Human Resources Division manages City-wide external and internal staff recruitment, tra¡ning and development; administers the City's payroll and benefits programs; provides employee and labour relations advice and assistance and recommends and administers the City's health and safety programs. 2008 saw continued high recruitment volumes, establishment of a job evaluation Committee, completion of CUPE Collective Agreement housekeeping issues and selection of a human resources information system provider. 14lPage 28
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON 2008 Annual Report Community Policing Over and above our regular involvement with some 56 community based programs and part¡cipation on 16 boards and committees we saw 2008 as a year of ongoing development with our community embracing certain social issues that have been long established crime generators including homelessness and poverty. Within the Safe Communities Unit our volunteers have been extremely busy donating in excess of 12,000 hours towards the operations of our various divisions. Activities in 2008 included participating in the Dumpster Removal project in partnership with the Downtown Vernon Association, implementation of the Safe Needle Disposal project, development of the Rural Programs Coordinator position and creation of a partnership between five local municipal governments, securing the extension of the Regional Programs Coordinator position for an additional three years, Linear Park strategic planning, RCMP Command Post operations, CPTED review and ongoing consultation with the Native Housing Project, working with the Partners in Action Committee on the Harm Reduction Action Team, and developing a neighborhood security plan for the Gateway Shelter operations. lnvitations to speak as a guest included the SILGA Conference in Vernon and the Citizens Advisory Committee in Oliver. Volunteers of the Safe Communities Unit participated ¡n local events including the Vernon Winter Carnival, Scooter Safety Course, Canada Day fireworks, Sunshine Festival, Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Kindergarten Health Fair, Flu Clinic, Wendy's Dreamlift, Mature Driving Workshops, and Halloween celebrations. ln 2009 the Administration Services Division looks fonryard to the construct¡on of a new entrance/foyer to the Council Chambers that will improve after hou/s access to the Chambers. We also anticipate the implementation of a Hotel Room Tax to assist in promoting and maintaining Vernon as a tourist destination, and we will host the Municipal lnformation Services Association Conference in Vernon, September 14 - September 77,2010 at the Wesbild Centre. 15 lPage 29
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