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Finance

Finance Workshop May 20th, 5:30pm at Council Chambers

Curious about the city finances? City Finance Director Sirke Salminen will be hosting a series of finance workshops before city council meetings starting May 20th, at 5:30pm at the City Annex (5694 Second Avenue). These meetings will be open to the public and intended to help everyone better understand how your city manages public funds.

The workshop May 20th will focus on debt – how it is used to facilitate public projects.

The next workshop will be June 17th at 5:30pm at the City Annex and will be focused on the city budget calendar.

May 14, 2019

Struggling with your Utility Bill? Consider our Rate Assistance Program

The City offers a 30% or 15% discount on water, sewer, and storm drain utilities to qualifying low-income residents. This discount is available to both homeowners and renters.

Please note that the discount:

  • Cannot be applied retroactively to past bills
  • Eligibility must be verified annually
  • Will only apply to properties that are considered single family with individual utility bills

Click here for the Application for the Rate Assistance where you will find the income eligibility requirements. Please turn in this form with the accompanying documentation to City Hall to receive your discount. Applications are also available in the City Hall lobby.

For additional questions or clarification on any of the information contained in this letter, please feel free to contact our Utility Clerk at 360-384-4269.

June 25, 2018