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Finance Director:
Steve Marriott
201 E. Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone 816-630-0763
Hours: 8:15 to 4:45, Monday through Friday.

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Citizens can make utility and tax payments by mailing to the City of Excelsior Springs, or at the Hall of Waters, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. A drop-box for payment of water bills is available on the west side of the Hall of Waters.

The Finance Department oversees all billing and collection of revenue due the City of Excelsior Springs. In addition, the Finance Department disburses monies due vendors for purchases made by all departments within the City of Excelsior Springs.

Paying Your Utility Bill and Taxes On-Line

For online payment of water bills, click here.

For online payment of property taxes, click here.

Additional Information

The City of Excelsior Springs requires an occupational license for any individual or business conducting business within the City of Excelsior Springs. Additional information is required depending on the type of business you operate. Please call 816-630-0763 for information.

Businesses serving or selling liquor are required to complete a liquor license application.

Please return completed applications, along with any necessary documentation to: The City of Excelsior Springs, 201 E. Broadway Ave., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, or fax to 816-630-4424.

Responsibilities:

• Collection of cash receipts
• Payment to vendors for all departments
• Utility and tax billing
• Issuance of occupation licenses
• Payroll
• Fixed asset tracking
• Oversees grant reimbursements
• Website maintenance and control
• Budget and audit preparation
• Bank account reconciliation
• Investment management



Utility Data - Current Rates as of August 1, 2010

In City Limits

Water:
Residential Base Charge $6.43
First 30,000 gallons $3.38/thousand
Over 30,000 gallons $3.29/thousand

Commercial Base Charge $6.43
First 30,000 gallons $3.38/thousand
Over 30,000 gallons $3.29/thousand

Bulk Water:
$10.15/thousand gallons
Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m.

Sewer:
Residential Base Charge $4.27
Based on water consumption $2.67/thousand

Commercial Base Charge $4.27
Based on water consumption $2.67/thousand

Residential Refuse (effective August 1, 2010):
$16.55/month or part thereof for the first cart (per household)
$12.41/month or part thereof for each additional cart (per household)

For more information on water utilities, visit Water Department.
Outside City Limits

Water:
Residential Base Charge $9.65
First 30,000 gallons $5.08/thousand
Over 30,000 gallons $4.94/thousand

Commercial Base Charge $9.65
First 30,000 gallons $5.08/thousand
Over 30,000 gallons $4.94/thousand

Sewer:
Residential Base Charge $6.43
Based on water consumption $3.99/thousand

Commercial Base Charge $6.43
Based on water consumption $3.99/thousand



General Sales Tax (as of October 2005)

Clay County

State
County/General
County/Capital Improvements
County/Miscellaneous
County/Law Enforcement
City/General
City/Transportation Trust
City/Capital Improvements
City/Public Safety

Total Clay County Sales Tax
-- 4.225
-- 0.500
-- 0.125
-- 0.125
-- 0.125
-- 1.000
-- 0.500
-- 0.500
-- 0.500

-- 7.600
Ray County

State
County/General
City/General
City/Transportation Trust
City/Capital Improvements
City/Public Safety

Total Ray County Sales Tax
-- 4.225
-- 1.500
-- 1.000
-- 0.500
-- 0.500
-- 0.500

-- 8.225




Property Tax (2008 Tax Year)

Clay County

State Levy
County/General
County/Road & Bridge
County/Handicap
County/Mental Health
County/Senior Citizens
County/Health
County/Library
County/School District
City/General
City/Parks and Recreation
City/Hospital

Clay County Total
-- 0.0300
-- 0.1600
-- 0.0800
-- 0.1191
-- 0.0963
-- 0.0499
-- 0.0996
-- 0.3214
-- 4.8592
-- 0.5819
-- 0.3262
-- 0.1631

-- 6.8867
Ray County

State Levy
County/Road & Bridge
County/Handicap
County/Mental Health
County/Health
County/Library
County/School District
County/Ambulance District
County/Shirkey Leisure Acres
County/ Golden Age Nursing Home
County/Ray County Hospital
City/General
City/Parks and Recreation
City/Hospital

Ray County Total
-- 0.0300
-- 0.2464
-- 0.1704
-- 0.0948
-- 0.0947
-- 0.1043
-- 4.7673
-- 0.2974
-- 0.1419
-- 0.1500
-- 0.1704
-- 0.5819
-- 0.3262
-- 0.1631

-- 7.3388

* Note: Commercially assessed property is subject to a surtax.