(A) The Clerk-Treasurer for the city, and its various departments, and the Aurora Municipal Utility Department is hereby authorized to disburse money for lawful or ongoing city, city departments (Police, Fire, and the like), Aurora Park Board, Aurora Recreation and Community Center, and municipal utility purposes for claims submitted to the Clerk-Treasurer for the following kinds of expenses as they occur:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions;
(2) License or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges, including, but not limited to: telephone, internet service, cable television, electric bills, and/or cellular telephone;
(5) General grant programs where advance funding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced;
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute;
(7) Maintenance or service agreements;
(8) Leases or rental agreements;
(9) Bond or coupon payments;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal, or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances;
(13) Other expenses described by ordinance; or
(14) Vendors that supply the following items: general use signage for the city, utility department and various departments of the city or utility department; parts and repair services for city, utility or various city or utility department vehicles and/or equipment; trash and debris removal service for the city (does not include the contract for solid waste removal provided as a city service to residents); cleaning supplies; general usage office supplies; or, toiletries and bathroom supplies.
(B) Each payment of expenses listed hereinabove must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer of the city, and the Board of Public Works and Safety of the city, having jurisdiction over the payment of the claims, shall at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expenses, review and allow the claim.
(C) The Clerk-Treasurer shall provide a list of claims paid for the City Council to review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 2002-11, passed 8-7-02; Am. Ord. 2008-05, passed 4-21-08; Am. Ord. 2013-010, passed 11-18-13)