(A) This section does not prohibit:
(1) The City Works Board from making long-term contracts for utility services under I.C. 36-9 (36-9-1-1 through 36-9-30-35); or
(2) A department from issuing bonds or other obligations authorized by law.
(B) A city department, officer, or employee may not obligate the city to any extent beyond the amount of money appropriated for that department, officer or employee. An obligation made in violation of this section is void.
(Ord. 1994-3, passed 4-6-1994; Am. Ord. 1996-4, passed 4-9-1996; Am. Ord. 2012-1, passed 1-3-2012; Am. Ord. 2020-2, passed 1-7-2020)