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(a) Authority of city.--A city may supply water, lighting, electric, gas or other similar utility service for public and private uses within the city. For these purposes, a city may install, maintain and operate the necessary facilities and acquire property and make improvements as needed. In carrying out the authority granted by this section, a city may exercise the powers granted to it under this chapter or another law deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including the power to acquire, by eminent domain or otherwise, and the power to temporarily use or lease property.
(b) Rates and charges.--A city supplying water, lighting, electric, gas or other similar utility service may fix the rates and charges applicable to the service in accordance with section 13587 (relating to fixing rates).
(c) Incurring debt.--For the purposes of this section, a city may incur debt in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. Pt. VII Subpt. B 1 (relating to indebtedness and borrowing).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 Pa.C.S.A. Cities § 13501.1. Right to furnish water, lighting, electric, gas or other similar utility service - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-11-pacsa-cities/pa-csa-sect-11-13501-1/
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