(A) The Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to make claim payments in advance of City Council approval 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;
(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 and payroll related expenses including but not limited to pension contributions, credit union contributions, savings bond payments, deferred compensation contributions, FOP dues and garnishments.
(11) State and federal taxes.
(12) Promotional funding, including, but not limited to, community event funding, city- sponsorships and advertising.
(13) Revenue sharing distributions, according to previous interlocal agreements, entered into by the city and various other entities.
(14) New fairgrounds park expenses.
(15) Office, cleaning, repair and maintenance supplies, for daily operations.
(16) Office supplies, cleaning supplies, repair and maintenance supplies, computer supplies and repair, maintenance agreements, training, mileage, phone and uniforms for 911 communications
(17) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(18) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(B) Each payment of expenses must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill with certification of the Clerk-Treasurer, and the City Council shall review and allow the claim at the next regular or special meeting following the pre- approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 2000-7, passed 11-2-00; Am. Ord. 2011-7, passed 9-14-11; Am. Ord. 2011-9, passed 11-3-11; Am. Ord. 2013-1, passed 5-2-13)