(A) The Town Council hereby authorizes the Clerk-Treasurer to make claim payments in advance of a Town Council allowance for the following types of expenses:
(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) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(B) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(C) The Town Council or the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at the Town Council’s or Board’s next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.
(D) Other items to be included as part of allowed by division (A)(13) are:
(1) Deposits refunds, whether that is for a utility deposit or a community center deposit.
(2) Any invoice that will impose a penalty that cannot be waived if paid late.
(Ord. 2013-1217B, passed 12-17-2013; Ord. 2021-0329D, passed 3-29-2021)