11.04 EFFECT OF CHARTER ON EXISTING LAWS AND RIGHTS.
   (A)   The adoption of this Charter shall not affect any pre-existing rights of Obetz nor any right, liability, pending suit or prosecution, either on behalf of or against Obetz or any officer thereof, nor any franchise granted by Obetz nor pending proceedings for the authorization of public improvements or the levy of assessments therefor. Except as a contrary intent appears in this Charter, all acts of the Council of Obetz, including ordinances and resolutions in effect, shall continue in effect until amended or repealed.
   (B)   No action or proceeding pending against Obetz or an officer thereof shall be abated or affected by the adoption of this Charter. All actions or proceedings shall be prosecuted or defended under the laws in effect at the time they were filed.