§ 34.80 PRE-APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
   (A)   Pursuant to I.C. § 36-4-8-14, the Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to make claim payments in advance of allowance of the same by the Common Council for the additional following kinds of expenses:
      (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 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.
      (13)   Expenses described in an ordinance.
      (14)   Lodging.
      (15)   Seminar and school registration fees.
   (B)   Each payment of such expenses must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the fiscal officer.
   (C)   The City Council shall review and allow such claims at its next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of any such expenses.
(Ord. 97-02, passed 3-3-97; Am. Ord. passed 2-2-02 )