Finance

The Finance Department handles the following functions for the City of Cortez:

  • Payroll
  • Sales Tax
  • Utility Billing (Water and Refuse)
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounting
  • Budgeting

Contacts:

  • Randy Bailey, Finance Director 970-565-3402  
  • David Schaak, Utility Billing  970-564-4012
  • Sara Coffey, Sales Tax and Payroll 970-564-4006
  • Lynette Reece, Accounts Payable 970-564-4010
  • Lora Oldenburg, Accounts Receivable 970-564-4013
  • Scott Baker, Grants Administration 970-565-3402
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