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2020 budget update:
On April 22, Everett City Council approved the adoption of 2020 emergency budget reductions, taken in response to COVID-19. These reductions were necessary to protect the City’s financial viability and ability to deliver core services. They affect nearly every department across the City. City staff and operation costs have also been reduced.
To learn more and for a list of the budget reductions:
- View a recording of the April 22 council meeting
- View the April 22 council meeting materials (see agenda item 5 under Action Items)
- Read Mayor Cassie Franklin’s statement in response to the emergency reductions
NOTICE
Effective July 1, 2019, the City of Everett will be implementing a 2.3% service fee on credit and debit card transactions. Credit and debit card processing fees represent a significant cost to the City and the implementation of this service fee will offset those costs. This fee implementation is one of the steps the City is taking to control the rising cost of doing business.
The City of Everett adopts a budget every year. The Budget Division prepares the budget. The annual budget is one of the City’s most important policy documents. It specifies how city resources will be allocated to provide a broad array of City programs and services.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRS) are prepared by the Accounting Division and contain detailed financial reports for the year. CAFRS are audited by the Washington State Auditor's Office every year.
Accounts payable checks are processed each Friday and mailed the following Monday
If you have questions regarding a check you received or are expecting, you may call or email:
- Joe Pavesi at 425-257-8615
- Kathryn McDuffy at 425-257-8746
- Send an email to Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable is responsible for issuing invoices to customers for services provided by the City. Invoices are also issued on behalf of the Downtown Everett Association for the annual Business Improvement Area (BIA) assessment. Utilities (water and sewer) invoices are administered and processed through Utility Services.
Payment for invoices issued by Accounts Receivable can be paid by either check or credit card.
Mailing Address for Check Payments: PO Pox 1230, Everett, WA 98206
Credit card payments by phone: Terri Gilbert, Clerk's Office, 425-257-8610.
For all other Accounts Receivable questions, please contact the following:
| Department | Staff Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General inquiries | Jeff Coomber | 425-257-8749 | Email Jeff Coomber |
| BIA Assessments | Dana Oliver | 425-257-0700 | Email Dana Oliver |
| Utilities | Utilities Services | 425-257-8999 | Email Utilities |
| Lab Samples | Michele Johnson | 425-257-7857 | Email Michele Johnson |
| Animal Shelter | Susan Shephard | 425-257-6016 | Email Susan Shepard |