Chapter 2 Government and Administration for Website
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H. Services of City Officials<br />
The Utility, when necessary, may utilize the services of the City Engineer,<br />
City Attorney, <strong>and</strong> other officials <strong>and</strong> employees. In such case the General<br />
Fund shall be reimbursed by the Utility <strong>for</strong> the cost of such services.<br />
I. Accounts <strong>and</strong> Receipts<br />
The Utility shall keep books of account <strong>and</strong> maintain funds in the manner<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>m prescribed as appropriate <strong>for</strong> its operation by the auditors <strong>for</strong> the<br />
City of Marinette <strong>and</strong> the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, which<br />
shall be audited at least annually.<br />
J. Budget<br />
The Commission shall prepare, approve, <strong>and</strong> implement an annual budget.<br />
The Common Council shall receive a copy of the budget <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mational<br />
purposes only.<br />
K. Rates<br />
The Commission, in consultation with its auditors, shall request rate<br />
adjustments when deemed appropriate by the Commission.<br />
L. Public Construction<br />
Public construction, as defined in Wisconsin Statutes Section 62.15, shall be<br />
approved by the Commission, the Board of Public Works, <strong>and</strong> the Common<br />
Council. Public construction contracts shall be signed by the Mayor <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Commission Chairperson. The Commission shall supervise any such public<br />
construction, including change orders <strong>and</strong> changes in scope of work.<br />
M. Borrowing<br />
Any borrowing of funds shall be approved by the Commission <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Common Council. Unless otherwise required by law, all borrowing<br />
documents shall be signed by the Mayor <strong>and</strong> the Commission Chairperson.<br />
N. Contracts<br />
The Commission Chairperson shall have the authority to sign all other<br />
Utility contracts, including collective bargaining agreements, not otherwise<br />
specifically mentioned in this ordinance.<br />
O. Title to Real Estate<br />
Any real estate necessary <strong>for</strong> the future operation of the Utility shall be<br />
acquired in the name of the City of Marinette.<br />
P. Other City Ordinances<br />
Unless otherwise stated above, the Utility shall continue to be governed by<br />
all other City ordinances, including Section 2.0301(F) requiring residency as<br />
a condition of employment.<br />
City of Marinette<br />
2-34<br />
Code of Ordinances