KPMG hosts a Core Services Review Public Workshop

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
 Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium
3310 - 37th Avenue (just off 32nd Street, Highway #97) 

In 2012 the City of Vernon initiated a Core Services Review of the City’s operations and service delivery to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for potential improvements. KPMG was contracted to conduct the project. During the project “Service Profiles” were created to present key information on the services that the City of Vernon currently provides. The City is seeking input from the community on these services through a public workshop. 

Residents and taxpayers of the City of Vernon are invited to attend the workshop on January 29 at 6:00 pm. The workshop, facilitated by KPMG, is a forum for those interested to identify “Opportunities for improvement” (i.e.: ways to reduce costs or improve revenues in order to contain property taxes and allow investments where needed).

During the session, participants will be split into groups. Each group will have an external facilitator from KPMG. The groups will review the information on City services presented in the Service Profiles and discuss participants’ ideas on opportunities for the City to reduce costs and improve revenues. Notes will be taken during the session and will be used as one of the inputs during the remainder of the project.

Fire regulations may limit the number of participants. Residents and taxpayers who wish to participate in the workshop are asked to:
1) Register at: www.vernon.ca/coreReview
2) Read the “Service Profiles” before the session at www.vernon.ca/core_review/  
3) Send feedback or suggestions directly to KPMG before or after the session at covcsr@kpmg.ca