§ 40.02 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL.
   (A)   The Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to make claim payments in advance of approval of the Common Council, or any governing board of the city, 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)   General grant programs if:
         (a)   Advance funding is not prohibited; and
         (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 all payroll related expenses including, but not limited to, pension contributions, credit union contributions, deferred compensation contributions, and garnishments.
      (11)   Federal, state and county taxes.
      (12)   Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
      (13)   Expenses described in an ordinance.
   (B)   Each payment of expense shall be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill with certification by the Clerk-Treasurer verifying the accuracy of each invoice or bill. The Common Council, or any other governing board, shall review and allow the approved payment of the expense at the next meeting.
(Ord. 2007-06, passed 4-9-07)