When any ordinance or provision repealing a former ordinance, clause, or provision shall itself be repealed, such repeal shall not be construed to revive such former ordinance, clause, or provision unless the intent to do so shall be clearly stated. The repeal of any provision shall not be construed to abate, annul, or otherwise affect any proceeding had or commenced under or by virtue of the repealed provision, and the same shall be as effectual as if the said provision had not been repealed, unless a contrary intent is clearly indicated.
(1996 Code, § 2.13)