There is hereby granted by the city to Wells Rural Electric Company a franchise, right and privilege to build, construct, install, operate and maintain upon, along, across and under the highways, streets, and alleys located within the city boundaries, electric light and power lines, and all necessary, proper or useful appliances used in connection therewith or pertinent thereto, including substations, switching stations, poles, powers, wires, meters, transformers, and transmission lines, (hereinafter referred to as "facilities") for the purpose of supplying electricity for lighting, heating, power, and other purposes to the consumers of Wells Rural Electric Company within the city limits. (Ord. 97, 1-10-1979, eff. 1-17-1979)