Finance/Auditing/Utility Billing Department
Terry Johnston serves as the City Administrator for the Devils Lake Finance/Auditing/ Utility Billing Department
Contact
Phone Number: (701) 662-7600, extension 221
Fax Number: (701) 662-7612
Address: 423 6th Street NE, PO Box 1048, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5: p.m.
Email Auditing DepartmentAuditing Office Personnel
Linda Lybeck, City Auditor
Susan Davidson, Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk
Saraye Forsberg, Utility Billing/ReceptionistDuties and Responsibilities
The City Administrator and Auditor are appointed by the City Commission and serve as Devils Lake's Chief Executive Officers. Tasks include leadership in the management of the city and implementing City Commission policies. The City Administrator and Auditor oversee the day to day functions of the city and coordinate with the city departments including police, fire, engineering, finance, assessing, sanitation, public utilities, and public ways. Other departments which have indirect involvement of the City Administrator and Auditor are the library and airport.
- Presents recommendations and information to enable the City Commission to make decisions on matters of policy
- Responds promptly and positively to all inquiries and requests of citizens
- Disseminates information regarding City activities
- Provides input on regional, state, and federal issues which affect the City of Devils Lake
- Represents the City Commission in public meetings, before the US Congress, State Legislature, and other elected bodies
- Serves on various boards, committees, commissions, and statewide organizations as directed by the City Commission
- Maintains a sound fiscal position for the City through the preparation of the annual budget
- Conducts audits and studies of fiscal procedures and transactions within the City
- Provides continuous monitoring of financial conditions of the City
- Manages the human resources functions of the City
- Manages the collections of revenues, investment of funds, issuance of bonds, and other indebtedness of the City
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
Home Rule Charter
Devils Lake Home Rule CharterCity Elections
Budgets
Budget meetings generally begin the middle of August. Adoption
of the budget is the third Monday in September. To get specific
dates of budget meetings, please contact the Auditing Department at (701) 662-7600.2013 Budget
Tax Levy
Table of Contents
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Debt Funds
Enterprise Funds
Trust and Fiduciary Funds
Component Unit Fund
Permits and Licenses
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.
- Going Out of Business
- Street Dance
- Public Dance
- Parade Permit
- Liquor License
- Game of Chance Permit (City Administrator Approval Only)
- Carnival/Circus Permit
- Transient Merchant Permit
- General Permit
- Use of City Property
- Taxicab Permit
- Taxicab Driver Permit
- Pawnbroker Permit
- Fireworks Permit
Permits and License Application Forms
We now accept debit and credit cards (all cards accepted). There is an additional $3.00 charge per transaction.
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.
- Current Fees and Rates Schedule
- Sales Tax
- Sanitation Rates
- Gaming Permit Fees
- Lodging/Restaurant Tax
- Water and Sewer Rates
- Permit/License Fees
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 - printable form
Auto Pay Application Form - fillable form
We now accept debit and credit cards (all cards accepted). There is an additional $3.00 charge per transaction.
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 Your Meter/Testing For Leaks
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:
- Curb, gutter, and sidewalk
- Street improvements
- Sewer improvements
- Water main replacement
- Storm sewer reclassification
- Beautification projects
- Parking district
- Tax increment districts
- Unpaid city bills including utilities and nuisance billings
Get your remaining uncertified balance, annual certified installment, or payoff amounts.
Special Assessment Form - printable form
Special Assessment Form - fillable form
Special Assessment Commission
Special Assessment meeting minutes are available in the office of the City AdministratorWe now accept debit and credit cards (all cards accepted). There is an additional $3.00 charge per transaction.
