ERMU RES 11-03Resolution 11-03
Reestablishing Resolution 03-O1
Elk River Municipal Utilities
A resolution to grant purchase and payment of equipment, materials, and services
necessary to ensure efficient operations.
WHEREAS, Elk River Municipal Utilities provides electric and water utility services to its
customers;
WHEREAS, in the ordinary course of business, claims for payment are made against Elk
River Municipal Utilities for goods and services provided to the utility;
WHEREAS, it is extremely important that Elk River Municipal Utilities pay its bills in a
timely fashion;
WHEREAS, the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission is an independent commission of
the City of Elk River with the authority to discharge funds under its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, The Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission has determined that it is in the
best interests of the utility to delegate authority to pay certain claims to the General Manager.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The General Manager is authorized to pay claims made against Elk River Municipal
Utilities to purchase equipment, materials, and services necessary to ensure efficient
operations.
2. The authority to pay claims does not e4xtend to the following:
a. Purchases that require a formal bid process pursuant to Minnesota Statutes.
b. Any non-budget items with a cost in excess of $10,000.
c. New vehicle purchases.
The General Manager shall adhere to the established internal accounting and
administrative control procedures to assure the proper disbursement of funds.
4. The General Manager shall submit a list of all claims paid to the Elk River Municipal
Utilities Commission for informational purposes at the Utilities Commission's next
regularly scheduled meeting after payment of the claim.
Dated this 8"' day of March, 2011
J J. ietz, rr
B azd of Commissioners
Elk River Municipal Utilities President