4-1-2: PURCHASING POLICY:
   A.   Purchases in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be approved by the Fire Chief and the Council Member for prior to the expenditure taking place as allowed in the adopted Fire Department Budget. Purchases under the one hundred dollars ($100.00) limit can be made for items approved by the Fire Chief.
   B.   Purchases requiring immediate action due to an emergency situation shall be approved by the Fire Chief or by the Fire Department Officer in charge of the emergency.
   C.   Firework purchases for Peach Day's shall be kept within the approved Peach Day Budget. This purchase may automatically be performed by the Fire Chief after he/she has obtained the necessary budget information from the City.
   D.   Purchases for food and drink items shall be made only for active Fire Department members when on duty. These items are to be kept at a minimum cost to replenish the energy and dehydration level of the fire fighter. Items charged to Ferron City accounts shall only be made by individuals pre-approved by the Fire Chief. No charges or items purchased are allowed to be used for purposes outside of the Fire Department responsibilities.
   E.   It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Chief and the City Council member over the Fire Department to meet on a quarterly basis to review the expenditures to ensure spending is appropriate and within the approved budget. (Res. 2012-4, 5-10-2012)