Administrative Services

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Administrative Services Department recommends fiscal policies to City management and implements such policies. The department provides fiscal support to all City Departments and programs and ensures that the fiscal affairs of the City are effectively managed in accordance with the City's municipal code, policies, and state and federal statutes. The Department consists of the following divisions:

ADMINISTRATION
The Administration division is responsible for management of the department's divisions and coordination with other City departments. It establishes policies and procedures for the overall direction of the department and provides administrative support for the various programs. Investment of the City’s portfolio, management of debt issuance and administration of the City’s budget are handled by this division.

FISCAL SERVICES
The Fiscal Services division is responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls that safeguard the City's assets and provides financial management and reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting services for the City consistent with the highest professional standards and in accordance with legal requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.

PURCHASING
The Purchasing Program provides a wide range of services that support the operating needs of City departments, including contracting for supplies, equipment, and services at competitive costs. This division also processes all incoming and outgoing City mail.

REVENUE SERVICES
The Revenue Division is responsible for the receipt, custody and recordation of all City revenues. The Division consists of two sections: Revenue Management and Utility Services.

The Revenue Management section is responsible for the administration of the business registration program, transient occupancy and oil extraction taxes, airport fixed-based (FBO) and other lease payments, franchise fees, the refuse collection contract with MG Disposal and other revenue producing contracts. Division staff also manages the SB 90 claim reimbursement program.

The Utility Services section is responsible for the billing and collection of citywide utility services accounts including water, residential trash and sewer fees. Division staff provides customer service for the public and centralized cashiering services for all City departments. This division is also responsible for billing and collecting paramedic subscription fees for the fire department and promoting donation programs for the City.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information Technology (IT) Division is responsible for the administration and operation of the City's management information systems and resources. This Division provides maintenance and support of software applications, training and support of personal computers, and network maintenance.

IT staff provide support for all major software on the City's network and support of certain specialized personal computer (PC) applications. Major applications on the City's computers include police records and dispatching; financial systems; utility billing; permit systems; document imaging; computer aided design (CAD); Geographic Information System (GIS) and the City’s website.