§ 17. Purchase of gas, electricity, etc.  


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  • The city shall have the power to purchase electricity, gas, oil, or any other article or service essential to a proper conduct of all the affairs of the city and of its inhabitants on such terms as the city council may deem proper, for sale and distribution to the inhabitants of the city or adjacent territory; provided that no contract of purchase binding the city shall be valid unless authorized by an election at which a majority of those voting shall favor the making of such contract.

(Ord. No. 889)