| Finance and Treasury Department |
| Income Taxes, Property Taxes, Utility Billing |
| Jeannine Turner
jturner@springfieldmich.com
601 Avenue A
Springfield, MI 49037
(269) 965-8014
Jeannine was appointed Springfield’s Finance Director in January 1998. She has worked for the City since April 1985; originally hired as administrative assistant to the City Manager. Jeannine also serves as the Income Tax Administrator for the City.
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Jeannine’s Bio:
Before coming to Springfield, Jeannine served 7 years active duty in the US Air Force, and was an honor graduate of the USAF Financial Management Program. Jeannine was recently presented with the 2007 Governmental Financial Manager of the Year award by the Association of Government Accountants. We are lucky to have one of the best financial managers in the State right here in Springfield!
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General Duties of the Finance Department:
The Finance Director reports to the City Manager, and is responsible for centralized accounting of all financial transactions and reporting to federal, state & other agencies. Extent of activities for the finance department include:
· collection of property taxes, income taxes, and other monies due to the city
· payroll
· accounts payable
· investment of city funds
· cash management
· customer service to area businesses & residents
· billing & collection for sewer, water and garbage service.
In addition, the Finance Department provides ongoing assistance to other city departments regarding financial matters, coordinates the budget process, and develops revenue, expense and cash flow projections for the City.
Annually, the City’s financial records are audited by an independent audit firm to ensure the City is in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Auditors also verify that the City’s financial records and internal controls are in compliance with federal and state laws. For over 12 years, the City’s financial records have received a ‘clean opinion’ and the highest level of certification awarded by an independent audit firm.
The City’s current Property Tax Millage Rate of 15 Mills per $1,000 of taxable value is dispersed as follows:
City Operating: 14 mills
Public Safety Retirement: 1 mill
The millage rate represents the amount of taxes a person or business pays based on the taxable value of their property. For example, a millage rate of 15 mills would levy $750.00 in annual taxes for a property with a $50,000 taxable value.
There has not been a tax rate increase in the City of Springfield since 1998.
The total Property Tax Mills levied in Springfield for the 2008 Tax Roll are as follows:
Principal Residence: 45.2376 mills
Non-principal Residence: 63.2376 mills
Industrial Personal MBT Exemption: 39.2376 mills
Commercial Personal MBT Exemption: 51.2376
These millages include taxes levied by the City of Springfield, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Public Schools, Calhoun Intermediate Schools, State of Michigan (Education), Kellogg Community College, and Willard Library.
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Annual FY 09-10 Budget:
$6,374,300
General Fund:
$2,684,700
Other Funds:
$3,689,600
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2009 State Equalized Value:
(50% of market value)
$99,404,317
Real Property:
$89,777,642
Personal Property:
$9,626,675
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2009 Taxable Value:
$90,973,465
Real Property:
$81,393,553
Personal Property:
$9,579,912
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