HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-027RESOLUTION NO. 0 ~7_ ff o~ r~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO PROCESS VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT ON
A WEEKLY BASIS PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the volume of vouchers processed by the City has increased from past years; and
a weekly voucher payment process will provide for more efficient utilization of city
staff time; and
voucher payments processed in a more timely manner may allow the City to take
advantage of early payment discounts offered by some vendors; and
weekly voucher processing will allow for a more efficient voucher process for all
City departments; and
in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.24, the State Auditor has prescribed
necessary procedures in the Budgeting. Accounting And Reporting System manual
that allows the City to issue warrants before approval of vouchers by the City
Council when certain policies and procedures are implemented;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend that
the Mayor be directed to authorize the Finance Director to begin processing vouchers on a weekly
basis in accordance with State Auditor requirements, and the City shall obtain an official's bond
for the position of Finance Director in an amount not less than $50,000.
f/Julie McCulloch, Mayor
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, City Clerk t57
~i~._7~4tClty Attorney