Issuing and administering short and long term County debt including such instruments as General Obligation bonds, Lease Revenue bonds and Sewer Revenue bonds.

Proceeds support such capital activities as Harborview Medical Center, County Office Space, upgrading the County's technology infrastructure, solid waste, public transportation, Water Quality and open space acquisitions.

Real property with at least one year's tax that is three years past due is subject to foreclosure. In 2013, this would include accounts on which the 2010 full year tax is delinquent.

To purchase a property from foreclosure, you must attend the annual auction, make the final bid and make full payment immediately. All sales are final.

Accounting and cash management for all revenue funds and deposits for the County, cities and special taxing districts. Investing for the County and junior taxing districts, following best policies and procedures to maximize the return and minimize risk for citizen's public funds. Providing appropriate liquidity for all funds.

The investment pool balance reached $5.3 billion in November 2012, and averaged $4.6 billion for the year.

Billing, collecting, distributing and reporting of real and personal property taxes, gambling taxes and local improvement district assessments.

In 2013, we will bill, collect and distribute $3.7 billion in property taxes and $180 million in other assessments and fees.