The jurisdiction and powers of the City extends over all streets, alleys, sewers, parks, and all lands within its area, whether platted or unplatted, and to and over all waters, waterways, streams, bays, bayous, submerged land, water bottoms and wharves, and to and over all persons, property and property rights, occupations, businesses and professions, whatsoever, within its boundaries. The jurisdiction and powers of the City, its officers or agents shall also extend to areas outside of the City’s geographical boundaries when the City, its officers or agents are in hot pursuit.
(Adopted by electorate, 3-13-84)