§ 2.05. Other utilities.

The city council, in addition to other powers conferred by law, shall have the power:

a.

To establish, acquire, enlarge, maintain and operate electric lighting and power plants and systems, gasworks and systems, motor bus and other transportation systems, either within or partly within and partly without, the city limits.

b.

To furnish electric current, transportation and gas to consumers for domestic or commercial purposes, and charge and collect compensation therefore.

c.

To acquire by purchase, lease, condemnation or otherwise, land, rights-of-way, and easements for the purpose of establishing, extending, maintaining and repairing such plants, systems or works, wires, poles, conduits, motor vehicles, pipes or other fixtures or appurtenances thereto.

d.

To acquire by purchase or lease, in whole or in part, the lighting and power plants or systems, gasworks or systems, motor bus or other transportation systems, and other property and appurtenances of any person or corporation operating within the city, or in the territory contiguous thereto.