LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS-SUPERVISION

SECTION 42(54). In making any general or local improvement herein authorized to be made by the city and paid for in full by the city, or to be paid for and assessed against property owners, as herein provided, if in the opinion of the city council said work can be done cheaper and better by the city itself than under contract, the city council shall have power to do and perform said work, or cause the same to be done under its supervision, instead of letting the same to be done by contract.

   Ch. 215 S.L. 1939.