HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-003CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 21-03
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO PAY CLAIMS AND MAKE
ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 412.271, Subd. 8 states that a city council may
delegate its authority for paying certain claims against the city to a city administrative
official subject to certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 471.38, Subd. 3 and 3a state that a city council
may authorize electronic fund transfers subject to certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, the prerequisite criteria for delegating the payment of claims authority have
all been met by the city through the following: (i) city's internal accounting and
administrative procedures, (ii) regular review of expenditure list by City Council at each
meeting, and (iii) preparation of an annual audited financial statement attested by an
independent certified public accountant, public accountant or state auditor; and
WHEREAS, procurement of goods and services are made under the authority granted in
the purchasing policy, council -approved resolutions and/or applicable state statutes; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 471.425, Subd. 2 states that cities that have at
least one regularly scheduled meeting per month must pay their bills within 35 days of
receipt and this delegation of authority is conducive to this end while assuring appropriate
city council oversight.
WHEREAS, the prerequisite criteria for authorizing payments by electronic funds transfer
will be met by the city through the following: (i) city's internal accounting and
administrative procedures, (ii) bank process controls and administrative procedures; and
(iii) regular review of expenditure list by City Council at each meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Finance Director is authorized to pay all claims made against the City that
meet the standards and procedures established by the Finance Department, City
policies, City Council approved resolutions and the requirements of applicable
statutes.
3. The City Finance Director is authorized to pay such claims via electronic funds
transfer, in accordance with the foregoing requirements and Minnesota Statute
471.38, subds. 3 and 3a.
ADOPTED this 4th day of January 2021 by the City Council of the City of Lakeville
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
By:
Douglas P. Anderson
ATTEST:
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Charlene Friedges, City Cler