(a) An allowance not to exceed Ohio Office of Budget and Management rate per mile shall be granted to officials and employees of the City for the use of their privately owned motor vehicles in the proper use of the vehicles in the interest of the business of the City when traveling either outside or within the City. However, as a condition to the allowance of any such claim for mileage pursuant to this section, a proper requisition shall be drawn and approved by the department head within whose department such allowance is made, which requisition shall also be approved by the City Manager and City Auditor in the same manner and form as other requisitions. Further, there shall be no authority on the part of any official or employee to use any such privately owned motor vehicle as herein conditioned unless the operator and vehicle are protected from property damage and liability damage by insurance or other surety to the extent required by the financial responsibility law of the State and adjusted according to the rate set by the Office of Budget and Management.
(b) In the event that it is necessary to place such a privately owned vehicle or vehicle owned by the City, when on municipal business in another municipality, within a parking lot or garage in order that the business of the City may be accomplished, the charges for the same shall be paid by the City when a proper receipt accompanies the mileage requisition above provided for.
(c) Any reimbursement for meals, lodging, etc. shall be paid as set forth by the Ohio Office of Budget and Management at the lowest state rate.
(Ord. 2015-50. Passed 7-27-15.)