Section 5. Vested general powers of the council. 
Be it further enacted, that the legislative and all other powers except as otherwise provided by this charter are delegated to and vested in the City Council; and the City Council may by ordinance or resolution not inconsistent with this charter prescribe the manner in which any powers of the city shall be exercised, provide all means necessary or proper therefor, and do all things needful within or without the city or state to protect the rights of the city. (As amended by Priv. Acts 1995, ch. 55, sec. 2 and Priv. Acts 2014, ch. 55, sec. 1)