If you have a question about the city’s finances, you’re in the right place. The accounting department prepares the city’s annual budget and handles all internal finance operations.
What does the accounting department do?
In addition to preparing the annual budget, the accounting team also:
• Prepares internal monthly financial statements
• Conducts internal audits
• Handles accounts payable for all city departments
• Handles city assets and city insurance
• Implements all new GASB statements
• Payroll
• Houses the purchasing department, where all bids are issued
Where should I send an invoice?
Please email all invoices for services rendered to the City of Somerset to the Accounts Payable department at: ap@cityofsomerset.com
Or mail to:
P.O. Box 989
Somerset, KY 42502
Purchasing Department
The city’s centralized purchasing department is responsible for developing bid specifications jointly with other city departments, obtaining bids through advertising and direct solicitation, establishing and monitoring price agreement contracts, and issuing purchase orders.
We are committed to supplying the city with appropriate quality products and services at the lowest possible cost while following the standards in our governing ordinance to best serve the city and the business community.
The City of Somerset reserves the right to accept or reject any bid.
Please contact Purchasing Manager Gerald Roberts at 606.679.6366 or groberts@cityofsomerset.com for more information.
Current bids
All bids must be sealed and clearly labeled on the outside of the bid. Late bids will not be accepted.
Send all bids to:
City of Somerset
306 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501
Attn: City Clerk’s Office, First Floor
Waterpark Painting Bid: Deadline 9.25.25
NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR THE REPAINTING/RESTORATION OF WATER SLIDES AND METAL TOWER STRUCTURES AT CITY OF SOMERSET WATERPARK (SOMERSPLASH WATERPARK)
The City of Somerset will be accepting proposals for the restoration and painting of water slides, towers, and play structure located at the City of Somerset Waterpark (SomerSplash Waterpark). Said proposals will be opened and reviewed at the City of Somerset Council Chambers located at 306 East Mt. Vernon Street at 1000 hours or 10:00 AM EST on September 25, 2025.
The proposal for the project will be for the beginning to completion of the restoration, fiberglass work on bowl slide, and repainting of three metal slide towers and one activity play structure. Plus, the repainting, refurbishing, fiberglass work on bowl slide (and other slides as needed) and gel coating of the existing 6 large slides (bowl slide, tube slide, speed slide, open body slide, closed body slide, and half open/half closed body slide) and three small slides located at the activity pool structure (small white double slide, small green slide, and small blue slide) located at the City of Somerset Waterpark (SomerSplash Waterpark).
Any contractor/company interested in placing a proposal must schedule a site visit to see scope of work needed.
Project beginning/completions:
Preferred Spring of 2026 and be completed by May 10, 2026; however, Fall of 2025 is possible depending on dates.
For an in-depth scope of work associated with this project, please email Stephen Sims at ssims@cityofsomerset.com.
For additional information or to schedule a site visit, please send an email to Stephen Sims at ssims@cityofsomerset.com
The proposal will be for the project from beginning to completion of the restoration and painting of three metal slide towers and one activity play structure. Plus, the repainting, gel coating of the existing 6 large slides (bowl slide, tube slide, speed slide, open body slide, closed body slide, and half open/half closed body slide) and three small slides located at the activity pool structure (small white double slide, small green slide, and small blue slide), fiberglass work on Bowl Slide attraction and possible other slides as needed.
Said bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked Slide/Tower Restoration Repairs Proposal Opening City of Somerset Watemark and addressed to the City of Somerset, P.O. Box 989 Somerset, Kentucky 42502.
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION WITH YOUR BID REGARDING LEAD TIME ON ORDERS, PAY SCHEDULE, MINIMUM ORDERS, BUSINESS LICENSE, ANY ADDITIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE, WORK CO:MP COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES, OR FREIGHT CHARGES. THE CITY OF SOMERSET RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS/BIDS.
Street Department Dump Truck Bid: Deadline 9.9.25
The City of Somerset Street Department will be accepting sealed bids for a new dump truck. Bids must be received by 10:00am on September 9, 2025 and should be addressed as follows:
Attn: Street Dept. Truck Bid
City of Somerset
306 E. Mt. Vernon Street
Somerset, KY 42501
Specifications:
Class 5
16,001-19,500 pounds
Regular cab
8-cylinder diesel engine
6.7 displacement motor or larger
Automatic transmission
Snow plow package
Rear camera
22570r19 tires
High-capacity trailer tow package
Electric over hydraulic dump bed
Please list all other standard items on truck. The City of Somerset reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Finance Documents
View the most recent fiscal year budget ordinance below, or review our last four years of audits.
Have a question or concern?
Reach out directly to our staff.
Accounting
Contact: Mike Broyles Chief Financial Officer
Email: mbroyles@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: TJ Criswell Accounting Supervisor
Email: tcriswell@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Gerald Roberts Purchasing Agent
Email: groberts@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Heather Mounce Accounts Payable (General Fund, MAP Fund)
Email: hmounce@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Amy Gosser Accounts Payable (Sanitation, Waterpark, Fuel Center)
Email: agosser@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Lisa Harris Accounts Payable (Water, Gas, Wastewater, Travel & Tourism and EMS)
Email: lharris@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
Accounting
Contact: Sue Holland Payroll
Email: sholland@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.679.6366 (office)
