(A) All offenses committed under laws in force prior to the effective date of this code shall be prosecuted and remain punishable as provided by those laws. This code does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this code. The liabilities, proceedings, and rights are continued; punishments, penalties, or forfeitures shall be enforced and imposed as if this code had not been enacted. In particular, any agreement granting permission to utilize highway rights-of-way; contracts entered into or franchises granted; the acceptance, establishment, or vacation of any highway; and the election of corporate officers shall remain valid in all respects, as if this code had not been enacted.
(B) Whenever this code or any ordinance of this city requires that an act be done, or prohibits an action by any officer, employee, or agent of this city, the failure to perform the act, or the performance of the act prohibited, shall not create any liability on the city or the officer.