Insofar as they are consistent with the provisions of this Charter, the present regulations of the various utilities and utility departments shall continue in full force and effect under this Charter until changed by proper ordinance or resolution of the Council. In addition to the powers, privileges and rights possessed by the several utilities and utility departments of the City under the State Constitution, the general laws of the State, this Charter and City ordinances, such utilities and utility departments of the City shall have the power to render all such services to their customers as are rendered by public utilities of a similar type.