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RESOLUTION No. 13-3 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER <br /> MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORIZING A PROCESS FOR THE PAYMENT OF <br /> CLAIMS <br /> WHEREAS, Elk River Municipal Utilities (Utilities)provides electric and water utility services <br /> to its customers; <br /> WHEREAS, in the ordinary course of business, claims for payment are made against the Utilities <br /> for good and services provided to the Utilities; <br /> WHEREAS, it is extremely important that the Utilities pay its bills in timely fashion; <br /> WHEREAS, the Utilities Commission is an independent commission of the City of Elk River <br /> with statutory authority to discharge funds under its jurisdiction; <br /> WHEREAS, the Utilities Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the utility <br /> to delegate authority to pay certain claims to the General Manager. <br /> NOW BE IT RESOLVED: <br /> A. The General Manager is authorized to pay claims made against Utilities to purchase <br /> equipment, materials, and services necessary to ensure efficient operations. <br /> B. The authority to pay claims does not extend to the following: <br /> a. Purchases that require a formal bid process pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. <br /> b. Any non-budget items with a cost in excess of$10,000.00. <br /> c. New vehicle purchases. <br /> C. The General Manager shall adhere to the established internal accounting and <br /> administrative control procedures to assure the proper disbursement of funds. <br /> D. The General Manager shall submit a list of all claims paid to the Utilities Commission for <br /> informational purposes at the Utilities Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting <br /> after payment of the claim. <br /> This Resolution Passed and Adopted this day of , 2013. <br /> John Dietz, Chair <br /> Troy Adams, P.E., General Manager <br />