(A) The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby allowed to make claim payments in advance of approval and allowance by the Town Council, but only for the following categories of expenses:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States Government or an agency or a political subdivision of the United States Government;
(2) License or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges;
(5) Federal grant programs if advance funding is not prohibited, and 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;
(11) State, federal or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency situations;
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance; and
(14) Any other expense that may be allowed by future amendments to I.C. 36-5-4-12 as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Each payment of expenses under Ordinance 01-11 must be supported by a fully itemized invoice of bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(C) The Town Council shall review and allow the claim at the Council’s next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 01-11, passed 9-11-01)