§ 2.07. Construction and operation of sports and recreational facilities.

The city shall have the power to acquire land for, construct and operate auditoriums, coliseums, convention centers, arenas, stadiums, parks, zoos and museums, and other sports and recreational facilities as the council shall deem appropriate. The city council shall have the power to provide by ordinance for the establishment of a department within the city government to manage and operate such facilities, which said department may have a department head but shall be under the supervision of the city manager. The council shall have the power to provide by ordinance for the control and regulation of such facilities and to delegate to such department or department head as may be established the powers and duties of maintaining, leasing, operating, and managing such facilities.