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Finance Department
The Finance Department, overseen by the Town Treasurer, is responsible for tracking the fiscal records of the Town and receiving and disbursing monies on behalf of the Town.
Town of Buena Vista 2023 Budget (online version)
Town of Buena Vista 2023 Budget (PDF)
2022 Budget Final Adjustment (PDF)
Disposable Bag Fees
The Colorado House Bill 21-1162- Management of Plastic Products Act is imposed by the State of Colorado and the Town of Buena Vista is responsible for monitoring compliance and the collection of fees.
Disposable Bag Fee Form (PDF)
Effective 1/1/2023
- Single use carryout bag fee of $0.10 will be charged for any plastic or paper bags distributed at checkout. Purchase of bags must be denoted on the customer’s receipt (both quantity and amount). Does not apply to customers participating in Federal or State Food Assistance Programs.
- Businesses included:
- All Colorado businesses with an out-of-state location or that are part of a franchise, corporation, or partnership that has physical locations outside of Colorado.
- All Colorado businesses with four or more locations.
- Businesses excluded:
- All Colorado businesses with three or less locations
- All retail food establishments
- Collections to be used for administrative costs, recycling and composting programs, and related outreach and education. Funds are distributed as follows:
- Filing and remittance of municipality’s share is to be done quarterly.
Effective 1/1/2024
- Stores and retail food establishments shall not provide single-use plastic carryout bags (unless part of their inventory at 1/1/24 and then applicable on 6/1/24). Paper bags may be provided for a $0.10 fee.
- Expanded polystyrene may not be used as a container for ready-to-eat food (unless part of their inventory at 1/1/24).
- Businesses included:
- All businesses with an out of state location or part of a franchise, corporation, or partnership.
- All Colorado businesses with four or more locations.
- All farmer's markets.
- All retail food establishments.
- Businesses excluded:
- All Colorado businesses with three or less locations.
Explanation of Colorado Disposable Bag Fee for Town of Buena Vista (PDF)
Financial Transparency
The Town of Buena Vista has partnered with ClearGov, a transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based fiscal dashboard. The new tool provides taxpayers an easy-to-understand, visual breakdown of the town's finances, as well as insights into the demographics, debt, and more.
Budget Information
Audit Reports
2022 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2021 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2020 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2019 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2018 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2017 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2016 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
2015 Audited Financial Statements (PDF)
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Phillip Puckett
Town TreasurerPhone: 719-581-1031
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Jana Schumann
Deputy TreasurerPhone: 719-581-1032
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Lisa Brooker
Senior Finance ClerkPhone: 719-581-1053
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Town Hall
Physical Address
210 E Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Mailing Address
PO Box 2002
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: 719-395-8643Fax: 719-395-8644
Please note that Town Hall has an extension, Town Hall East, located at 713 E Main St. All Planning Department Staff, as well as some Recreation Department Staff work from Town Hall East.
Town Hall Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.