Financial Administration Department
The Chief Financial Officer is the municipal officer assigned the responsibility of Financial Administration. Appointed by Council, and reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer the Chief Financial Officer’s duties include:
- Receiving all money paid to the municipality
- Expending and disbursing money as authorized by Council
- Keeping of all funds and securities of the City, investing funds, until required, as directed by Council
- Ensuring that accurate records of the financial affairs of the City are prepared, maintained and kept secure
An additional function assigned to the Chief Financial Officer is the role of Collector. The Collector is responsible for preparing the tax roll and the collecting of taxes. As well, in addition to the sewer and water utilities, the City of Grand Forks manages its own electrical utility. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all accounting requirements associated with these three utilities.
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT STAFF
Chief Financial Officer: Marcus Lebler
Accounting/Comptroller: Hunter Wey
Payments Clerk: Tanis Klein
Revenue Clerk: Cherie Logan
Accounting Clerk: Charlene Euerby
Administrative Assistant: Nina Decaire
Financial Plan Documents
Bylaw 2045 – To Establish Five Year Financial Plan for the Years 2018 – 2022
Bylaw 2036 – To Establish Five Year Financial Plan for the Years 2017 – 2021
Bylaw 2024 – To Establish Five Year Financial Plan for the Years 2016 – 2020
February 22, 2016 Financial Plan Presentation
February 22, 2016 Presentation Schedule C
January 27, 2016 Financial Plan Presentation – Capital
January 18, 2016 Financial Plan Presentation – Operating
Financial Plan Bylaw – 2008 (2015-2019)
Financial Plan Bylaw Amendment – 2005 (2014-2018)
Financial Plan Bylaw – 1996 (2014-2018)
Financial Plan Bylaw – 1948 (2013-2017)
Annual Financial Reports - 2023
Annual Financial Reports - 2022
Annual Financial Reports - 2021
Annual Financial Reports - 2020
Annual Financial Reports - 2019
Annual Financial Reports - 2018
Annual Financial Reports - 2017
Annual Financial Reports - 2016
Annual Financial Reports - 2011
Annual Financial Reports - (2004 - 2010)
Grand Forks Tax Sale Information
Each September, the city will hold a Tax Sale for properties that have become delinquent in the current year. 2020 Tax Sale will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2020 in Council Chambers, 7217 – 4th Street, Grand Forks. Properties available for sale will be advertised on the City Website and in the Grand Forks Gazette on September 9th, 16th, & 23rd.
2021 Tax Sale General Information
September 27, 2021 – Tax Sale Ad (Updated Sept 22, 2021)
In 2020, the May billing is considered current, unpaid 2019 taxes and utilities are considered arrears, and 2018 unpaid taxes and utilities are considered delinquent. In September 2020, any properties that have taxes or utilities owing from 2018 will be considered delinquent and included in the 2020 annual Tax Sale.
Local Government Act, Division 7, S. 645 addresses the Annual Tax Sale:
Click Here To View The Local Government Act, Division 7, S. 645
