Ordinance - #94-03 - 02/22/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Adoption of the budget resolution shall constitute appropriations at the beginning of the fiscal year of the sums fixed in the resolution of the several purposes named. 7.6.2. At least two weeks before the proposed budget is adopted for the ensuing fiscal year, a summary of the proposed budget and municipal levy increases and decreases shall be given in the City newsletter. Such summary shall be set forth in language designed to be readily understood by the layperson, and shall provide appropriate supporting information as to the necessity for any increases. Failure to provide the specified summary will not invalidate the budget. A summary of the adopted final budget shall be printed in the City newsletter as soon after the adoption is practical. 7.7. Enforcement of the Budget. 7.7.1. The City Council shall enforce the provisions of the budget. It shall approve and authorize payments of bills, at each regularly scheduled Council meeting, that have been presented for payment, supported by an itemized bill, payroll timesbeet, or other document approved and signed by the responsible City officer who vouches for its correctness and reasonableness. Bills that are of an ongoing operating nature, have been appropriated in the budget, and been approved by the responsible City officer, may be paid prior to regular Council meetings to avoid late penalties or take advantage of available discounts. Other payments may occur in the event it is unreasonable or untimely to obtain Council approval for funding an emergency or unforeseen expenditure which is necessary for the routine operation of the City as directed by Council in a purchasing policy which shall be adopted by ordinance. 7.7.2. Any obligation incurred by any person in the employ of the City for any purpose not authorized in the budget resolution, or for any amount in excess of the amount authorized, shall be a personal obligation upon the person incurring the obligation. No check shall be issued or transfer made to any account other than one owned by the City until the claim to which it relates has been supported by an itemized bill, payroll, timesheet or other document approved and signed by the responsible City officer who vouches for its correctness and reasonableness.