§ 5.13. Contingent appropriation.  


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  • Provision shall be made in the annual budget and in the appropriation ordinance for a contingent appropriation in an amount not more than five per centum of the total budget, to be used in case of unforeseen items of expenditure. Such contingent appropriation shall be under the control of the city manager and distributed by him, after record approval of the city council. Expenditures from this appropriation shall be made only in case of established emergencies and a detailed account of such expenditures shall be recorded and reported.