(A) Pursuant to and as authorized by I.C. 36-5-4-12, the Clerk Treasurer is hereby authorized, prior to formal approval and allowance by the Council, to pay the following preapproved claims:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from:
(a) The United States government; or
(b) An agency or a political subdivision of the United States government.
(2) License fees or permit fees.
(3) Insurance premiums.
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.
(5) Federal grant programs if:
(a) Advance funding is not prohibited; and
(b) The contracting party provides sufficient security for the amount advanced.
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.
(7) Maintenance agreements or service agreements.
(8) Lease agreements or rental agreements.
(9) Principal and interest payments on bonds.
(10) Payroll.
(11) State, federal, or county taxes.
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(13) Claims that, if not paid prior to the next meeting of the town council, will subject the town to a late payment finance charge or penalty.
(B) Payment of any claim, prior to formal approval and allowance by the Council, must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk Treasurer.
(C) The Council, at its next regular or special meeting after payment of a preapproved claim, upon a review and finding that the prepaid claim is supported by a fully itemized invoice, as certified by the Clerk Treasurer, shall approve it.
(D) Except for the preapproved claims as described in and as expressly permitted by this section, the provisions of I.C. 36-5-4-4, as may be amended, shall strictly apply to all other expenses of the town.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 7-7-2021)