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1. Does the City offer Automated Clearing House (ACH) or electronic payments for its vendors?

Yes, the City offers ACH payments or electronic payments to our vendors. If you would like to be set up on ACH, please fill out the ACH Authorization Agreement Form and send it to:
City of Storm Lake
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 1086
Storm Lake, IA 50588

You can also email this authorization form to accountspayable@stormlake.org. If you have any additional questions please call (712) 732-8009.

2. How do I get a lien taken off of my property?

Property owners who have a lien against their property can take care of the lien through the Buena Vista County Treasurer's Office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, located at the Buena Vista County Courthouse:
215 E. Fifth St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588

You can also call the Buena Vista County Treasurer's Office at (712) 749-2534.

3. When can I expect payment on an invoice?

The Accounts Payable Department sends out checks and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This follows the Council approval of bills on the first and third Monday of each month.

In order for bills to be paid, invoices need to be submitted to the Accounts Payable Department by 10:00 AM on the Tuesday prior to the Council meeting. When you submit an invoice for payment please allow enough time for the department head to review and approve the invoice for payment.

Please call the Accounts Payable Department at 712-732-8000 if you have not received payment.