Upon adoption the appropriation ordinance shall become effective as of January 1 and shall constitute an appropriation of the several items and approval of the work projects without further legislation. The appropriation ordinance shall be reproduced and a copy thereof certified as correct by the City Manager and the President and Clerk of Council, shall be filed with the Director of Finance, official copies transmitted to each organization unit of the City government, and to the libraries, newspapers and television and radio stations of the City, and filed with County, State, and Federal offices as may be required by law.