§ 33.004 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS IN ADVANCE OF ALLOWANCE.

   (A)   The City Clerk-Treasurer may make claim payments in advance of Common Council allowance for the following kinds of expenses:

      (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 of service agreements;

      (8)   Leases or rental agreements;

      (9)   Bond or coupon payments;

      (10)   Payroll;

      (11)   State or federal taxes;

      (12)   Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and

      (13)   Expenses described in an ordinance.

   (B)   Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the City Clerk-Treasurer.

   (C)   The Common Council shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.

(Ord. 2013-5, passed 7-1-2013)