The Financial Services Department is responsible for all financial activities of the City. It has three working groups:

1) Assessment and Taxation:

Assessment and Taxation is responsible for establishing the value of all properties in the city and levying taxes.

2009 Reassessment Fact Sheet

2) Purchasing and Stores:

Purchasing and Stores is responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment, and services required by all City Departments, for disposing of surplus materials and equipment, and for maintaining adequate inventory levels.

3) Accounting and Payroll:

Accounting and Payroll is responsible for financial planning, preparing operating and capital budgets, investing City Reserve Funds, processing all accounting information, and managing licenses, property taxes, utility billings, cash collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the municipal payroll.

Financial Services provides day-to-day advice on all financial matters to various departments, Council, and City Management. It is also responsible for periodic reporting of financial and statistical information to Council, City Management, and other various stakeholders.

• Contact Information
• Financial Statements
• Parking and Parking Tickets
• Water Services
• Water and Sewage Rates
  
• Pet Licenses
• Property Taxes and Assessment
• Fees and Charges in the Financial Services Department (Bylaw No. 05 of 2006)
• Tax Enforcement Administrative Fees
• Current Budget Information
• Frequently Asked Questions