HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-052THE. CITY OF
LAKE ELMU
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-052
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR PAYING CERTAIN
CLAIMS TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd.I provides that the City Council has full
authority over the City's financial affairs, including the disbursements of public funds; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 allows a City Council to deleate its
authority to pay certain claims; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lake Elmo finds that there are advantages to the City in
delegating this authority; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate internal accounting and administrative controls procedures
relate to the payment of claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, that
authority for paying certain claims is hereby delegated to the City Administrator and Finance
Director in alignment with the Purchasing Policy which includes;
Purchases up to $15,000
Purchases greater than $15,000 and Delegated to the City Administrator including the
following routine items;
• Payroll and payroll -related expenses
• Insurance premiums
• Routine operations (utilities, supplies, cleaning services, routine maintenance,
etc.)
• Building & Development Escrow Releases
• Increases up to an individual's authorization limit for a previously Council -
approved item,
• Payments due to other units of government or payments required to be made
before the next regular meeting of the Council to avoid endangering public safety,
public or private property, or interrupting City services.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026.
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO
(Seal)
ATTEST:
Ci y lerlc
By:
Charles Cadenhead /
Mayor