(A) The Clerk-Treasurer, with the prior written approval of the City Council having jurisdiction over the allowance of claims, may pay the following claims in advance of Council allowance:
(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;
(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, principal and interest payments on bonds;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal, or county taxes; and
(12) Expenses described in an ordnance.
(B) Each payment of expenses must be supported by a fully itemized claim and certification by the fiscal officer.
(C) The city legislative body, City Council, with jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 1993-01, passed 2-2-1993)