50-5-5: FILING BY CITY RECORDER:
   A.   Signature, Filing: No contract will become effective unless it is countersigned and filed with the City Recorder.
   B.   Requirements: The City Recorder will not countersign or file contracts unless:
      1.   The Department of Finance indicates in writing that the necessary funds are available and have been encumbered, or that no funds are required; or for contracts payable from the Airport or Public Utilities Enterprise Funds, the Airport or Public Utilities Departments indicate in writing that the necessary funds are available and encumbered or that no funds are required; and
      2.   The City Attorney has approved the contract in writing "as to form". (2019 Compilation)