Finance

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The Finance Department manages the City's financial resources.

Primary functions include:

  • General accounting (payables, receivables, billing)
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial forecasting and analysis
  • Budget coordination and oversight
  • Debt, cash and investment management
  • Contract financial management
  • Administers and collects sales and use tax
  • Purchasing/Procurement

The City's Adopted Budget is a legal document giving the City authority to spend public funds. The Budget follows the policies, goals and services levels determined by City Council.

Learn More About the City Budget

The City's Finance Committees advise City Council on the financial matters of the City.

Each committee has citizen representation by those who have relevant business experience. Click the links below to learn more about the Finance Committees:

The City's online portal allows businesses to:

  • Apply for a Retail Sales Tax License or Business Registration;

  • File, pay and print a copy of your sales tax return;

  • Pay past due balances on your account;

  • Renew your license or registration. 

File & Pay Online

Purchasing procedures have been established to ensure that open, fair competitive means are used to obtain the best value for the tax dollar. Learn more about purchasing.