The City of Burkburnett shall have the exclusive right to own, erect, improve, maintain and operate water works systems for the use of said city and its inhabitants; shall regulate the same and have power to prescribe rates for water furnished, and to acquire by purchase, donation, condemnation or otherwise suitable grounds, within or without the limits of the city on which to erect any such works and the necessary right-of-way, and to do and perform whatsoever may be necessary to operate and maintain such water works or water works systems, and to compel the owners of all property and the agents of such owners or persons in control thereof, to pay all charges for water furnished upon such property and to fix a lien upon such property for any such charges. And the governing body of said city shall pass all ordinances or resolutions necessary or proper to give full force and effect to the provisions herein contained with reference to fixing a lien upon the property where such service may be furnished.
(Adopted May 8, 1923)