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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 6104
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
3-4-3 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR TO WRITE OFF BAD DEBT; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect and
unchanged.
SECTION II. Section 3-4-3 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
3-4-3 Duties of Administrator:
The Finance Administrator duties, functions and powers include but are not
limited to the following:
A. Maintain a general accounting system, including but not limited to creating
new budgeting, accounting and reporting funds and consolidating and/or closing such
existing funds except as may otherwise be directed by the state law.
B. Manage the preparation of proposed budgets; monitor revenue receipts and
appropriate expenditures to implement the adopted budget; and present, when
necessary, financial, legislative or policy proposals concerning the Finance Department to
the City Council for approval.
C. Promulgate rules and procedures to administer City tax and license ordinances
as required by RMC Title 5.
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D. Conduct and oversee internal and external audits or examinations, including
but not limited to the audits or examinations of:
1. Taxpayer records;
2. Disbursements or refunds of City funds;
3. City financial transactions and activities.
E. Administer City debts, including but not limited to the coordination of debt
issuance; ensure timely processing of periodic debt service payments; ensure compliance
with federal, state regulations, and bond covenants; provide financial information for
ongoing disclosure and rating agencies surveillance.
F. Collect monies due the City from any source; write off bad debt consistent
with applicable accounting standards; secure all public funds or investments belonging to
or under the control of the City; and deposit all City funds in such approved depositories
as is appropriate.
G. Administer the City’s investment program consistent with adopted policies
and procedures.
H. Submit to the City Council, not less than quarterly, a financial report in
sufficient detail to show the exact financial condition of the City and submit as of the end
of each fiscal year a comprehensive annual financial report.
I. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
J. Perform such other and lawful acts and functions necessary to carry out this
Chapter and/or as may be assigned by the Mayor.