(A) Pursuant to and in accordance with I.C. 36-4-8-14, and notwithstanding I.C. 5-11-10, the Common Council authorizes that certain claim payments may be made and money disbursed, in advance of Common Council's prior allowance, for the following kinds of expenses as more particularly set out division (B).
(B) The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to disburse money for lawful city purposes before board allowance of the claim for the following specific kinds of expenses:
(1) Utility payments or utility connection charges, pursuant to I.C. 36-4-8-14(b)(4);
(2) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances, pursuant to I.C. 36-48-14(b)(12).
(C) Each such prepayment of expense must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer as the fiscal officer of the city.
(D) The Common Council, as the legislative body having jurisdiction over the allowance of claims, shall review and allow the prepaid claims at its next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 495, passed 1-22-01)