(A) The Town Council hereby preapproves and authorizes the Town Fiscal Officer to make payment on the following types of claims prior to Town Council allowance:
(1) Property or services purchased from the United States government;
(2) License or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments and connection charges;
(5) General grant programs where advanced refunding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced;
(6) Grants of state funds;
(7) Maintenance and service agreements;
(8) Leases and rental agreements;
(9) Bond or coupon payments;
(10) Payroll obligations;
(11) State, federal, and county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(13) Expenses described in a town ordinance.
(B) The legislative body or the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim(s) shall review and allow the claim(s) at the body’s or board’s next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 1-1996, passed 5-6-1996)