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Devils Lake Finance/Auditing/Utility Billing Department
Auditing Office Personnel Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance/Auditing/Utility Billing Department is responsible for Special Assessments, Commission Minutes, Commission Agendas, City Insurance Claims, City Ordinances, City Elections, City Budgets, City Sales Tax, Permits and Licenses, Utility Billing, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. Current Finance/Auditing Department Commissioner
Permits Most permits require prior approval by the City Commission. Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month. Permits need to be submitted the Wednesday prior to the Commission meeting to be placed onto the agenda.
Fees and Rates The Resolution Establishing Fees and Rates is approved the third Monday of December and goes into effect January 1st of each year.
Utility Billing To change the utilities into your name at a business or residence, contact the Utility Billing Department at (701) 662-7600, ext. 221. We must read your water meter before you move in. To have your utility bill automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account apply for Auto Pay. Auto Pay Application Form Drop Box Location Utility bill payments may be dropped off in the drop box located in the front entrance of City Hall. Stopping Water Service and Charges To stop billing charges for water, sewer, and garbage, the water meter must be removed from the premises. Call (701) 662-7600, ext. 221 to schedule a date and time for removal. There is a $35.00 reinstallation fee. Sprinkling Rates Summer water rates are in effect from May 1st through October 31st. This means that any water used over your winter average from May to October will not be billed the sewer charge. Your winter average is based on the amount of water used during the months of November, December, January, February, March, and April of each year. Checking For Leaks To check for leaks, check every plumbing fixture at the property, i.e. toilets, sinks, outside sprinklers, washer, hot water heaters, etc. Shut off the valves that supply each fixture, one by one, to find the leak. Keep in mind, there may be more than one leak! Be sure to check toilets at the property. Toilet leaks are the most common and are hard to see or hear. Put food coloring, kool-aid powder or laundry bluing in the toilet tank and wait 10 minutes. Do not flush the toilet during this time. If the coloring appears in the toilet bowl, there is a toilet leak. Also, if you hear the toilet refilling and no one has used it, there is a leak. A major toilet leak can waste 800 cubic feet of water a day - which would cost $15.60 for water and $11.20 for sewer each day. That adds up to more than $800 a month! Look for leaky faucets, too. A fast drip from a faucet wastes about 265 gallons a day. Repair leaky faucets and toilets promptly - do it yourself or call a plumber because these leaks cost money. If you are unable to locate a leak and would like assistance, please call (701) 662-7600, ext. 221 to make arrangements for an employee to visit your home or business. If they are able to locate the leak for you, you must hire a plumber to do the repairs or repair the item yourself. Water Conservation Tips
Special Assessments Special Assessment Commission - meet yearly regarding special assessments to be assessed to commercial and residential property. The City Administrator works with City Engineer to determine how special assessment projects should be spread amongst the property owners within the special assessment district. Determination of how special assessments are spread can be based on lot size, front and side yard, property location, or any other data pertinent to the improvement. Assessments are confirmed by the City Commission in October of each year. Special assessment projects can include, but are not limited to:
Special Assessment Form - Get your remaining uncertified balance, annual certified installment, or payoff amounts. Special Assessment Commission Municipal Codes
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