Address: 53990 Enterprise Way, Coachella, CA 92236
Phone: (760) 398-2702
Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Thursday (Closed Every Friday)

The Finance Department is an internal support department that provides General Accounting, Finance, Tax Administration, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Purchasing, Utility Billing and Insurance Program Processing for the following agencies: City of Coachella, Coachella Sanitary District, Coachella Fire Protection District, Coachella Financing Authority, Coachella Educational and Governmental Access Cable Channel Corporation, Coachella Water Authority, and Successor Agency to the Coachella Redevelopment Agency.

What We Do

General

The Finance Department provides general accounting services including: Grants Accounting, Budget Reporting, preparing special financial reports, providing budget development/coordination/controls, Debt Service functions. The department also provides financial management for the issuance of debt, investment, cash management, and lease analysis.

For inquiries or correspondence - ruben.ramirez@coachella.org, or (760) 398-3502

Tax Administration

The Finance Department functions as the Tax Administrator for collecting the City's business license, transient occupancy and cannabis taxes. The department is also responsible for overseeing property, sales, and other taxes collected by other agencies.

For inquiries or correspondence - mfelix@coachella.org or ruben.ramirez@coachella.org or (760) 398-3502

Payroll

Payroll for all City departments is processed and administered by the Finance Department. The department also prepares required payroll reporting for the State of California, files payroll tax forms and reports to retiree benefit plans through CalPERS.

For inquiries or correspondence - jruiz@coachella.org or (760) 398-3502

Accounts Payable and Purchasing

 The Finance Department makes all vendor payments, reviews and approves all purchase orders. The City operations under a decentralized purchasing system. The Finance Department  provides support to other departments for purchasing activities and ensures compliance with the City's Purchasing Policy.

For inquiries or correspondence - bayon@coachella.org or (760) 398-3502

Utility Billing

Utility Billing operations are handled by the Finance Department. This includes bill mailing, payment processing, utility account administration, and payment plan arrangements.

For inquiries or correspondence - zvillalobos@coachella.org or (760) 398-2702

Insurance Program Processing

In collaboration with the Human Resources Department the Finance Department oversees various employee insurance programs: workers’ compensation, medical, dental, and long-term disability.

For inquiries or correspondence - skrause@coachella.org or (760) 398-3502

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department is responsible for organizing and maintaining the City's information technology systems to ensure we are ready to serve our residents. The IT Department develops and maintains appropriate information services programs and  technology; Administers e-mail access and monitors performance of servers. Develops and maintains procedures and systems for data security, backup, redundancy, and recovery. Ensures the city website is online and available for residents; Educates employees on the use of equipment and applications and troubleshoots system issues. Meets with staff to identify and resolve technology concerns.

For inquiries or correspondence - IT@coachella.org or (760) 398-3502