Corporate Services

The General Manager of Financial and Corporate Services directs all Finance, Purchasing and Information System operations; performs statutory duties of the City Treasurer under the Ontario Municipal Act, Municipal By-Laws and Council policies; provides financial analysis and reporting services to Council; and the department imparts financial, purchasing and information systems expertise and assistance to all departments, residents and Welland City Council.  It also provides and/or manages tax and utility billing services to the residents and businesses of the City.   

Finance Division

The Finance Division administers all the accounting and financial services for the City.

Specifically the Finance Division is responsible for:

• Guiding the financial strategies for the Corporation
• Developing the budgets for the Corporation
  • Most recent operating, capital and water and sewer budgets
• Levying and collection of property taxes
• Preparing Financial Reports for the Corporation
• Completing benchmarks established by the Province of Ontario
  • Most recent Municipal Performance Measurement Program
• Designing, implementing and administering financial policies and procedures
• Administering reserves and reserve funds
• Purchasing policies and procedures administration
  • Niagara Public Purchasing Committee
  • Ontario Public Buyers Association Inc.
• Billing and collecting of water and sewer utility accounts
• Managing investments
• Overseeing the debenture process for major capital projects
• Collecting other revenues for the Corporation
• Controlling the property tax registration and sale processes
• Managing Budget Committee Meeting Schedules
• Administering the accounts receivable and payable process
• Monitoring financial impacts and analysis
• Processing payroll
• Providing cashier services
• Accounting for and managing the financial assets and records of the Corporation
• Liaising with municipal and provincial auditors and financial institutions

Any questions or comments may be directed to:

Kristine Douglas, BAcc, CMA
General Manager of Financial & Corporate Services/Treasurer
Corporation of the City of Welland
60 East Main Street
Welland ON L3B 3X4

e-mail:
phone: 905-735-1700 x2171

or contact

Anna Smith,
Administrative Assistant to General Manager Financial & Corporate Services

e-mail:

Information Services Division

The Information Services Division of the City of Welland offers innovative system solutions, robust modern technology, strong data management, reliable telephones and telecommunication infrastructure, and help City Departments meet their information processing and communication needs.

Information Services is responsible for:

• Information Technology
• G.I.S. Services
• Network infrastructure and services
• Hardware and software acquisition, preparation, installation and maintenance
• Creation,  maintenance and hosting of the City of Welland website (and selected related sites)
• Internet access and controls including e-mail
• Creation and maintenance of in-house developed applications
• Data and user security
• Technical aspects of some land based telephone assets

Information Services questions should be directed to:

Scott Barnes
Manager, Information Systems/Network Administrator

e-mail:
phone: 905-735-1700 x2300