Finance Department

The Finance Division is responsible for assisting the City Manager in the preparation of the Budget and the Capital Improvements Program. Once the Budget is adopted, this division is responsible for entering it into the accounting system, including any subsequent amendments. They then administer the Budget, prepare monthly finance reports, and work with the auditor on the annual outside audit. This division is also responsible for all investments, debt management, bank reconciliation and paying all invoices. It is responsible for all formal bid announcements, printing of specifications, and bid openings. It is also responsible for the internal storeroom, requisitions, keeping the fixed assets current, and assuring the Purchasing Manual is current and followed.






City Clerk's Office
This department is headed by the Director of Finance and Administration/City Clerk. This department handles all the utility billing and collection, property tax billing and collection, business and other license billing and collection. This department is also responsible for maintaining all official codes, ordinances, records and documents, and serves as supervisor of city elections






Human Resources Division
The Human Resources division is responsible for the recruitment, testing, selection, training, and evaluation systems for employees. In addition, it administers the health insurance benefit claims, workers compensation claims, payroll, and retirement system enrollment. The division is responsible for keeping the Classification/Compensation Plan current, assisting employees and department heads with interpretations of the Personnel Manual, handling grievance cases, and making sure the departments comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and similar regulations.






Information Technology
The Information Technology Division is responsible for standardizing software and hardware purchases to assure a standard network where employees can communicate and exchange files electronically. It is responsible for network design, installation, maintenance, and employee computer training.





Municipal Court

This division is responsible for the staff support to the Municipal Court Judge, preparing the court docket, entering all cases, notifying people of their docket time, and collecting all fines and forfeitures.