Sec. 163 Collection of rates and charges.
   The Council shall provide by ordinance for the collection of all public utility rates and charges of the City. Such ordinances shall provide at least:
   (a)   That the City of Southgate shall provide for the collection of such utility rates and charges upon the supply of such utility service and shall be enforced in the manner provided in such ordinance; however, said ordinance shall not create a lien upon the real property supplied unless authorized and permitted by statute.
   (b)   The terms and conditions under which utility services may be discontinued in case of delinquency in paying such rates or charges.
   (c)   That suit may be instituted by the City before a competent tribunal for the collection of such rates or charges.
   (d)   With respect to the collection of rates charged for water, the City shall have all the powers granted to cities by Public Act 178 of 1939 of the State of Michigan as amended.