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Teresa Binkley
Director of Finance
661-763-1350x19
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Prior to being selected as Director of Finance, Teresa was the Accountant for the City of Taft. Teresa is a Taft College graduate and she continued her education at CSUB. Teresa had previously worked in the private sector in an oil related industry, the banking industry, and for an accounting firm, where she accumulated over 18 years of experience. Teresa and her staff do an excellent job keeping our City running efficiently and protecting the taxpayers money.
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The Buck Stops Here. . .

The Finance Department performs all the financial record-keeping and reporting for the City of Taft, TCDA, WWTP, and other agencies. The goal of the Finance Department is to provide accurate and timely financial information to the City Manager and the City Council so that they can make sound business decisions.

The Finance Department oversees the day to day revenue collection and processing, including but not limited to; Business License fees; Sewer and Refuse fees; dog licensing fees; loan payments from the City Grant Programs also accounts payable and payroll are finance functions.

First-Time Home Buyer, Rehabilitation, and Business Loans

The Finance Department also oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Economic Development (EDBG, and the HOME program. These programs assist community members in obtaining rehabilitation loans, first-time home buyer loans and rental rehabilitation loans. The EDBG program offers loans to community members and investors who are interested in starting a business or current businesses that need additional funds to purchase additional capital to expand or update their business. For more additional information regarding these programs see additional links and see below for contact information.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Adopted Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year:

-2009/2011

-2008/2010

-2008/2009

 

Annual Financial Reports:

-2005-2006

-2009-2010

Taxi Cab Permits

-Taxi Cab Permit

Business License Information and Application Form:

-Business License Tax Application

-Fee Schedule

-Sewer/Refuse Service Agreement

-How are we doing?

 -Download All

Home Occupation

-Home Occupation Information

-Home Occupation Permit Application


-Business License Fee Schedule

-Business License Tax Application

-How are we doing?
 

-Download All

Massage Therapy Application

-Massage Therapy Application

-Business License Tax Application

-Fee Schedule

-How are we doing?



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Business Package:

-Business License Department

-Business License Tax Application

-Fee Schedule

-Kern County Fire Department Fee

Flow:

-Business Assistance Flyer

-Emergency Contact

Information:

-Refuse/Sewer Service Agreement

-Sign Permit & Zoning Ordinance

-How are we doing?

Safe and Sane Fireworks Booth Application (Only available when Applications are being accepted):

-Instructions

-Application

-Business License Tax Application

-Lottery Drawing

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Christmas Tree Lot Application (Only available when Applications are being accepted)

-Business License Tax Application

-Christmas Tree Lots/KCFD regulations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First-Time Home Buyer Information and Application: Rehabilitation Loan Information and Loan Package: Economic Development (Business Loans) Information and Loan Package:
Frequently Asked Questions    How are we doing? Finance Staff Photos and Bios


FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF
Name Title Phone Number

Ms. Margarita Quintero Accountant I (661) 763-1350 ext. 19
Ms. Janice Strong Account Clerk III/Computer Systems Administrator (661) 763-1350 ext. 21
Ms. Jennifer Lowenthal Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 20
Ms. Maudene McAfee Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 31
Mrs. Christy Lowe Accounting Assistant (661) 763-1350 ext  34
     
BUSINESS LICENSE CONTACTS

Ms. Janice Strong Account Clerk III/Computer Systems Administrator (661) 763-1350 ext. 21
Ms. Maudene McAffee Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 31
     
UTILITY BILLING (SEWER AND REFUSE) CONTACTS

Ms. Janice Strong Account Clerk III/Computer System Administrator (661) 763-1350 ext. 21
Ms. Maudene McAfee Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 31
     
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL CONTACTS

Ms. Jennifer Lowenthal Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 20
Ms. Maudene McAfee Account Clerk I (661) 763-1350 ext. 31
Ms. Margarita Quintero Accountant I (661) 763-1350 ext. 19
     
FTHB HOUSING REHABILITATION/BUSINESS CONTACTS

Ms. Lucille Holt Grant Administrator (661) 763-1350 ext. 30
Ms. Margarita Quintero Accountant I (661) 763-1350 ext. 19
     
ELECTED TREASURER

Mr. Bill LeBarron Treasurer (661) 619-5372