Administration

A large brick building with flag poles in front and a blue sky in the background.

The Administration Department includes the City Clerk's Office and Financial Administration. The Department includes a staff of four full-time employees and one part-time employee. Margaret Sell serves as both the City Clerk and Finance Director.  The City Clerk's office maintains official records of the City, conducts elections, administers licenses and serves as Clerk to the City Council. The Finance program provides the accounting, budgeting, utility billing, payroll and investing for the City.

Fruita Civic Center sign

The City Clerk's Office provides support to the Mayor and City Council and assistance to the public requesting information.  The Clerk's Office prepares and posts public notices and agendas, prepares information for packets for Council meetings, and records minutes of meetings.  The Clerk's Office is also responsible for issuance of various business and liquor licenses, maintaining official records and election administration.

Budget Cover

Mission:
The Mission of the Finance Department is to provide financial information and support services to City staff and the City Council in support of their decision making processes and provide transparency in the City's finances to residents of the community and other interested parties.

The waste water treatment plant in Fruita.
City Utilities

The City of Fruita provides sewer, trash, and recycling services to most city residents. Irrigation services are provided by the City of Fruita in certain areas of the City. Bills for services are mailed out on a monthly basis around the 15th of each month for the prior month of service and are due on the 5th of the following month. Additional information, including charges for utility services, can be found on the following links and supporting documents.