2.05.070 Payment of claims in advance of council approval.
The clerk-treasurer may make claim payments in advance of the council’s review and allowance for the following types of expenses which are certified by the clerk-treasurer:
(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) Federal 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.
(11) State, federal, or county taxes.
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.
Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the clerk-treasurer and the town council shall review and allow the claim at the body’s or board’s next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense. [Added during 2020 recodification.]