§ 2-19. Powers of Enforcement

For the purpose of carrying out the powers and duties generally or specially conferred on the City government, the council shall have the power to grant franchises, to issue and revoke, subject to reasonable requirements, licenses and permits and fix the fees to be paid therefore, to regulate and supervise any such licensee or permittee, to charge compensation for any privilege or franchise granted or service rendered, and to provide penalties for the violation of any ordinance or regulation, as provided by law.