The Finance Department provides fiscal oversight and management for the City and its various related organizations., The Department’s primary functions and responsibilities are:, Financial reporting and oversight of various external audits Maintenance of the City’s financial system of record Budgeting for City operations Compliance with applicable regulatory statutes and City policies Capital financing (debt) and portfolio management Administering the City’s cash investment program Billing and collection for City-owned utilities Administration of the City’s various tax…, ,, as well as the City’s Deferred Compensation and Investment Advisory Committees. Accounting Division The Accounting Division is responsible for the City’s general accounting, management of the City’s general ledger, and preparation of internal and external financial reports and statements. The division also manages city-wide payroll and benefits, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation,…
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If you would like to register as a vendor with the City of Hayward and receive any Requests for Quotation for these products or services, you must complete a Vendor Application and mail it, with any additional information you consider necessary, to The City of Hayward Purchasing Division.
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The City of Hayward Purchasing Division manages bids and contracts for materials, equipment, supplies and maintenance services. If you would like to register as a vendor with the City of Hayward and receive any Requests for Quotation for these products or services: complete Vendor Application mail it with any additional information you consider necessary, such as a catalog or line card, to: City…, Note: , If your firm provides professional consulting services, you may register as a vendor with the Purchasing Division. However, Purchasing does not manage the process of selecting professional consultants. This is done on a decentralized basis by department. For more information on providing professional consulting services to the City, please call City Manager's Office at 510-583-4300.
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The City of Hayward has implemented a Living Wage Ordinance . The living wage rates for contracts subject to the Ordinance, effective July 1, 2026, are as follows:, Required Wage per hour, with health benefits, $17.14, Required Wage per hour, without health benefits, $19.81, Medical Benefits, $2.68, Beginning July 1, 1999, certain types of City of Hayward service contracts or purchase orders in excess of $25,000 for the term of the contractual relationship became subject to the requirements of the City of Hayward Living Wage Ordinance. These include contracts for vehicle repair and maintenance; building and facility repair and maintenance; janitorial and laundry services; landscape…, Form of Compliance, Please complete the form above and return it to, stephanie.gutierrez@hayward-ca.gov, or fax it to (510) 583-3600 no later than, Friday, November 7, 2025, . If sent by mail, please direct this to City of Hayward, Attn: Purchasing Division-Living Wage, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541.
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The Emergency Services Facilities Tax (ESF) is a general tax adopted by the City Council in September 1990 to retrofit or strengthen the City of Hayward facilities against earthquake damage. The ESF tax is not a property or utility tax, but a flat amount of excise tax. Payments are billed/collected in several ways. The tax is imposed, per household, per business employee, or, on persons eligible for the Transient Occupancy Tax,, as follows: Single-family residences pay $6 per bimonthly utility bill; Multi-family residences pay $36 per unit per year; Mobile homes within a mobile home park pay $24 per unit per year; Persons eligible for the Transient Occupancy Tax pay two (2) percent of the total rent charged; Businesses pay by the number of employees: - 1 to 3 persons, $15 per year - 4 to 15 persons, $35 per year - 16 to…, Exemptions:, The Emergency Services Tax will not be imposed on any person that qualifies as very low income as defined by the, Low Income Discount Application ., For more information, please call Emergency Services Facilities Tax at 510.583.4634., Additional Information:, Hayward Municipal Code Emergency Services Facilities Tax Brochure
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The Utility Users Tax, first approved by Hayward voters in 2009, was extended during the June 2016 special election. It is the City's third-largest revenue souce and a major component of public safety funding. It is a 5.5% tax levied on utilities such as electricity, gas and telecommunications., What is a Utility Users tax (UUT)?, This is a tax approved by local voters, and assessed on various utilities to raise funds for that jurisdiction. In Hayward, these funds are deposited into the General Fund and help insure that cutbacks to city services such as firefighters, paramedics and police and are kept to a minimum. The voters of Hayward approved this ordinance (Ballot Measure A) on May 19, 2009 and it was extended during…, What is the tax rate? When will it end?, In Hayward the tax rate is 5.5%, and will end June 30, 2039., Do other cities have a UUT? How do their rates compare to Hayward?, Over 150 cities in California have implemented a utility user tax as a local revenue source. Cities in Alameda County with a UUT include: Alameda (7.5%); Albany (6.5-7.0%); Berkeley (7.5%); Emeryville (5.5%); Oakland (7.5%); Piedmont (7.5%); San Leandro (5.7-6.0%); Unincorporated Alameda County (6.5%)., How much revenue does the UUT generate annually for the City of Hayward?, Currently this tax is generating $16.9 million dollars annually, which is 11.9% of the City’s general fund revenues., What is it charged on?, Communication Services – traditional telephone service, including long distance service and ancillary services such as call waiting. Prepaid or billed wireless/cellular phone service and internet telephony services such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Video or cable television services. Electricity and Gas (natural or liquid)., Who must pay the UUT?, The UUT is paid by all Hayward residents and businesses that are utility users. The tax is collected by the utility service providers, and remitted to the City monthly. If unpaid, the utility will refer the debt to the City of Hayward who will use established collection procedures to collect the amount due., Who is exempt from paying the UUT?, There are statutory exemptions and low-income exemptions available. Federal and State governments, including public schools and State universities are not required to pay the tax. State law exempts insurance companies and insurance brokers (but not agents) and federal credit unions. Individuals who qualify and are enrolled in the Lifeline telephone program (ULTS) are exempt from the tax. There is…, Low Income application, ., My company provides utility service. How do I remit the payment?, Much of the information can be found at, www.uutinfo.org, . Your payment must be received by the City no later than the 20th of the month following collection, otherwise penalties and interest will accrue., Where can I go for additional information?, You can submit your question through: Access Hayward . You can also call the City of Hayward Revenue Division at 510.583.4610.
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People come for counseling for a number of reasons, including behavior problems at home, school and in the community; parent-child conflict; and adjustment to family traumas such as domestic violence, divorce, or death. YFSB believes that healthy family life is the key to producing healthy kids. Because kids live within systems, our general orientation is a family-systems approach; we work not…, For life threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1., YFSB Location, : 300 W. Winton Ave Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 293-7048, YFSB Business Hours:, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. You may also request information about YFSB services by submitting an Access Hayward service request below: ACCESS HAYWARD
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The Mission of the Hayward Fire Department is to protect lives and property by providing Superior Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Supported by Prevention Through Responsible Regulatory and Educational Programs. Administration The Administration Division takes the lead role in managing the organization's overall members, budget, programs, and services. Operations The Hayward…, Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness programs include Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for residents, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training for City staff, development of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and public information. For more information, contact us .
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[video:https://youtu.be/0c5-6w9-g5o width:768 height:384] Through their involvement in the program, Explorers develop an awareness of the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies. The support of the Chief, along with a dedicated cadre of law enforcement professionals and adult volunteers who provide adult leadership, is essential to the success of the Hayward Police Department’…, Program Objectives, To provide a program of training that educates young adults on the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies To provide an opportunity for service, practical experiences, competition and recreation To help prepare Explorers become better citizens and community members through character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism, Police Explorer Responsibilities, Activities are always conducted under the supervision of law enforcement officers and serve to demonstrate that Explorers can be beneficial to our agency and the community. They include: Traffic/crowd control during special events Law enforcement oriented weekly training Assist the community at public festivals, events, etc. Ride along with Police Officers A one week Explorer Academy in San Diego, Program Requirements, 14 to 21 years of age (Must not have reached 19 1/2 years of age) Be a full-time student Minimum 2.5 GPA Attend Wednesday night meetings (5:30-7:30pm), training events, and other activities Participate in occasional weekend training and community activities Pass background check Interest in a law enforcement career, Desirable Qualities, Be of good character and possess both maturity and sound judgment Desire to be a leader and demonstrate leadership qualities, How Do I Apply to be an Explorer?, We are currently accepting new applications for the Fall 2020. Contact the Explorer Program Coordinator at 510.293.7054 for details.
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