FINANCE
Scott Webber, Finance Director
The finance department provides budgeting and financial support for the Town of Forest City. Annual budgets are prepared for each department and expenditures monitored. Other financial services include collections, accounting, investments, asset accounting, accounts payable and payroll and benefit administration.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
PROPERTY TAX
ABC LICENSES
PRIVILEGE LICENSES - Inquire about privilege licenses at Town Hall or call 828-245-0148.
TOWN'S BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 ( .pdf 2.33MB )
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Payable is responsible for processing payments to venders for goods and services provided to the Town.
If you have any questions please call:
Sharon Shell - (828) 248-5225
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How often are checks processed?
A. Every Wednesday.
Q. Can I pick up my check?
A. Yes.
Q. When can I expect payment?
A. Invoices are paid according to the terms stated on vendor invoice. If terms are not stated on the invoice, we assume terms of net 30 days.
Q. What is the turnaround time to receive a check?
A. The invoices along with the approval from the department must be received by Accounts Payable by 12:00 noon on Monday to receive a check on Wednesday of that week. * Schedule may change during Town observed holidays.
Q. What information is needed to set up a new vendor for payments?
A. Name of vendor, mailing address, Federal ID or Social Security Number, telephone and fax numbers (if available).
CUSTOMER SERVICE
All town employees are included in our customer services. The mayor, board of commissioners, manager and all town employees are committed to providing excellent services to our citizens and customers.
Forest City Finance Department
The Town of Forest City provides electric, water, sewer and garbage services to the citizens. We also provide water services to many residents outside our corporate limits. It is our pleasure and honor to be able to provide these services to each of our customers.
PROPERTY TAX
Town of Forest City property tax is billed and collected by the Rutherford County Tax Collector's Office. Tax bills are mailed during July and August each year and include both the Rutherford County and Town of Forest City taxes. Both taxes are paid to the Rutherford County Tax Collector. The county then sends Forest City taxes to the town. Forest City's current tax rate is $.29 per $100.00 valuation.
ABC LICENSES
Each person who obtains a permit from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission to sell alcoholic beverages-malt beverages, fortified and unfortified wine must also purchase a local ABC license to engage in that business. To obtain the license, the permit holder must bring in their approved permit from the state and must pay a tax to the local governments in which the business is conducted.
The license tax schedule for cities is:
On-premises malt beverage...................................................$15
Off-premisses malt beverage.................................................$ 5
On-premises unfortified wine, fortified wine, or both..........$15
Off-premises unfortified wine, fortified wine, or both..........$10
Neither a city nor a county may require a license for the sale of mixed drinks. The license year for local government ABC licenses is May 1 to April 30.
In addition, a city may levy a tax on a beer or wine wholesaler located in the city. The maximum tax for a beer wholesaler is $37.50; for wine wholesaler, $37.50; for a wholesaler of both beer and wine, $62.50. The wholesaler tax may not be charged to a business located outside the city.
