All claims against the City for goods purchased, damaged, or originating in any other way, except for claims for salaries and other allowances that are fixed by ordinance, must be presented on or before the first Monday of each month to the City Treasurer or Finance Officer. All such claims must be in writing and items shall be specified. This does not prohibit the City Council from passing on any claims not previously presented if, in the opinion of the Council, justice to the claimant requires it.
(2006 Code § 1-2-29)