Sec. 9. Effect of Charter Upon Existing Laws.
     This Charter shall not affect any pre-existing rights of the City, nor any right or liability or pending suit or prosecution either on behalf of or against the City, nor any contract entered into by the City nor for its benefit, nor any franchise granted by the City, nor pending proceedings for the authorization of public improvements or the levy of assessments therefor.
     Except as contrary intent appears herein, all acts of Council shall continue in effect until amended or repealed.
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