DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

The Finance Department is comprised of five principal operating divisions:  Administration, Revenue Management & Licensing, City Treasurer, Information Technology, and Purchasing.

ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Division is responsible for: budgeting, accounting, revenue management and financial reporting. The division also responsible for administering the City’s Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Programs; and, the procurement of various lines of insurance coverage for the City.

BUSINESS LICENSE

The Business License Division handles compliance with the City’s business license and permits regulations.  It coordinates, reviews and processes applications for business activity permits with other City departments.  The central cashier serves as a payment processing center for utility user tax, transient occupancy tax and other permits and fees.

TREASURY

The Treasury Division is responsible for maintaining the central cashier, which serves as the payment processing center for water bills, business lincense tax, permits, and other fees.  They work in conjunction with the City Treasurer to manage the receipt, safekeeping, and investment of the City's funds.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Information Technology Division is responsible for planning, management and support of technology related resources throughout the city. These responsibilities include acquisition, maintenance and support of networking hardware, desktop computers, software, and their technology related devices.  The division is also responsible for maintaining the City’s public website.

PURCHASING

The Purchasing Division assists all the City’s Departments in purchasing, storing, and distributing the purchases of goods and services in compliance with City Council policy and purchasing guidelines.