Divisions
Assessing
The Assessing office is located within the Community Development Department at City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette. The assessing functions are to value all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City as well as to annually prepare an assessment roll which lists all known property owners, legal descriptions, state equalized values, and taxable values
Finance/Accounting
Finance is responsible for general accounting, project accounting, fixed asset accounting, accounts payable, investments and cash management, debt management, bid openings, coordination of the budget process, preparation of the annual budget book, coordination and management of the annual audit, preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and preparation of other financial reports for submission to various federal, state and local governmental agencies.
Treasurer
The Treasurer collects all revenues, prepares reports and interfaces data for Finance, and deposits funds accordingly. This office is responsible for billing, collecting and reporting taxes for the city, library, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Public Schools, Marquette Alger Regional Educational Services Agency (MARESA), Heritage Trail Authority and the county. The Treasurer bills, collects, and reports CFT/IFT taxes, special assessments, and delinquent personal property taxes. In addition, changes in tax rolls are computed in accordance with rulings of the Board of Review, Tax Tribunal, and Principal Residence Exemption Adjustments.
Utility Billing
Utility Billing is responsible for obtaining and processing water/sewer readings, preparing water/sewer/solid waste/storm water bills, and collecting and recording payments. The division also prepares and processes service requests, maintains customer records, and handles customer complaints.
Important Links
Bids, Quotes, Proposals
Requests for Bids, Proposals, Quotes, Qualifications, and other information are posted as needed by the City. Please ensure to carefully adhere to the deadlines and project requirements for consideration.
Local Development Finance Authority
The purpose of the LDFA is to encourage local development to prevent conditions of unemployment and to promote economic growth.
Financial Services Department Director and City Treasurer
Mary Schlicht
Chief Financial Officer906-225-8559
Terra Bahrman
Treasurer906-225-8556
Dulcee Ranta
City Assessor906-225-8378Contact
Office
906-228-0415
Address
300 W. Baraga Ave Marquette, MI 49855
