2003 - RESOLUTION DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO THE GM TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS RESOLUTION NO.
ELK RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION
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 Utilities Commission is an independant commission of
the City of Elk River with the 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 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . 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 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.
3. 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 Utilities
Commission for informational purposes at the Utilities Commission's next regularly
scheduled meeting after payment of the claim.
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scheduled meeting after payment of the claim.
Dated this /27" day of January, 2003
Utili 'es Commissi n Chair
eral Manager
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