Finance
Our Mission
As the fiscal steward of the City's resources, the Finance Department provides excellent customer service, as well as ethical oversight and management of public funds.
Department Overview
The Finance Department is responsible for providing a variety of financial and support services to City operations, as well as the business community and general public. The Department is responsible for financial management of all City operations, the Housing Authority, and the Redevelopment Agency. Services include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting and accounting, tax program administration, utility billing, revenue collection, debt management, purchasing, stores and warehouse functions, investments, payroll administration and disbursements.
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Budget Information
Find a number of City budget resources such as budget documents, survey results, blogs, and information on how to give feedback on the planning process.
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City Taxes & Franchise Fees
Learn more about Santa Rosa City taxes and franchise fees. Find tax ordinances, taxi cab franchise fees, tax rates, and more.
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City-Wide Fee Schedule (PDF)
View and download Santa Rosa's City-Wide Fee Schedule.
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Financial Documents & Reports
Search for and download archived financial documents and reports, such as Housing Authority Reports, Annual Financial Reports, and Budget Documents.
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Investments
The Finance Department is responsible for the investment of temporary surplus funds, cash management, and other investment-related activities.
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Make a Payment
Make a payment to the City of Santa Rosa for anything from water bills to parking tickets.
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Measure O: Quarter-Cent Public Safety Sales Tax
In accordance with Ordinance 3680, the City Council established a seven-member Citizen Oversight Committee (COC) to annually review expenditures and appropriations of the tax revenues generated as a result of the passage of Measure O.
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Purchasing
The City procures many materials, supplies, public works, and more through a centralized purchasing system, headed by the City Purchasing Agent. Learn more about doing business with the City.
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Revenue
The Revenue Division provides billing and collection services for City water and sewer utilities, and is responsible for management of a number of taxes, with total collections of approximately $186 million per year.
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Alan Alton
Chief Financial OfficerPhone: 707-543-3140
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Finance Department
Physical Address
90 Santa Rosa Avenue
City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-543-3140Fax: 707-543-3139
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.