(A) The Clerk-Treasurer of the city is hereby authorized to make payment of the following claims incurred for lawful city purposes in advance of approval of the claims by the Council or other board having jurisdiction over the approval of the claims, where payment thereof comes due prior to a regular or specially scheduled meeting of the Common Council or other city board having jurisdiction over approval of the claims:
(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 advanced 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) Payment of all expenses incurred for lawful city purposes hereunder must be supported by a fully itemized written claim.
(C) The Common Council or other city board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 2001-06, passed 3-1-2001)