(A) The City Controller is hereby authorized to make claim payments in advance of Common Council allowance of such claims for the following kinds of expenses:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivision;
(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;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal, or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(B) Each payment for the expenses mentioned in division (A) above must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the City Controller.
(C) The Common Council shall review and allow all claims paid in this manner at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Prior Code, § 31.003) (Ord. 05-0003, passed 1-24-2005; Ord. 10-0026, passed 12-27-2010)