Mission Statement
The finance division provides financial services to other city departments and the public with quality and pride and in a cost-effective manner. 

Services Provided

Accounting and Budgeting
The finance division prepares and monitors a budget over $20 million.  Departmental staffs prepare financial documents for 15 funds and two long-term debt account groups including recommended and adopted budgets, a comprehensive annual financial report, monthly financial reports and quarterly budget status reports.  The finance division provides payroll services including all benefits processing for over 150 employees on an annual basis.  Departmental staffs monitor fixed assets and miscellaneous accounts receivable for all departments.

Treasury/Utility Billing
The finance division monitors an investment portfolio of $6.4 million, generating $257,000 in interest earnings annually, and manages the debt portfolio of $3.4 million.  The department bills and receipts for an average of 2,108 utility customers monthly; issues an average of 506 delinquency letters to utility customers monthly, adding an average of 315 late fees each month; bills and receipts accounts receivable; and provides a status report to the solid waste collections contractor.  The staff issue over 850 business licenses annually.

Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

2005 Budget Document [2.7 MB pdf]

Forms

• Business License Application Form [pdf]