(A) The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized to make payments for the following kinds of expenses prior to the written approval of the Common Council:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States Government, its agencies or political subdivisions.
(2) License or permit fees.
(3) Insurance premiums.
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.
(5) General grant program where advance funding is not prohibited, and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced.
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.
(7) Maintenance or service agreements.
(8) Leases or rental agreements.
(9) Bond or coupon payments.
(10) Payroll.
(11) State, federal or county taxes.
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(13) Claims with finance charges that will become due before the next meeting of the Common Council.
(14) Refunds.
(15) Claims with discounts available if paid before the next Common Council meeting.
(B) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill, and certification by the fiscal officer.
(C) The Common Council shall review and ratify the claim at its next meeting following the prepayment of the claim.
(Ord. 1041, passed 4-4-2011)