ERMU RES 13-03 RESOLUTION No. 13-3
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORIZING A PROCESS FOR THE PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS
WHEREAS, Elk River Municipal Utilities (Utilities) provides electric and water utility services
to its customers;
WHEREAS, in the ordinary course of business, claims for payment are made against the Utilities
for good and services provided to the Utilities;
WHEREAS, it is extremely important that the Utilities pay its bills in timely fashion;
WHEREAS, the Utilities Commission is an independent commission of the City of Elk River
with statutory authority to discharge funds under its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the 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 BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The General Manager is authorized to pay claims made against Utilities to purchase
equipment, materials, and services necessary to ensure efficient operations.
B. The authority to pay claims does not extend 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$10,000.00.
c. New vehicle purchases.
C. The General Manager shall adhere to the established internal accounting and
administrative control procedures to assure the proper disbursement of funds.
D. The General Manager shall submit a list of all claims paid to the Utilities Commission for
informational purposes at the Utilities Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting
after payment of the claim.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 6; day of{}pn I , 2013.
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Troy Adams, P.E., General Manager