All municipal corporations may:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 715.06

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

(A) Establish, maintain, and operate municipal lighting, power, and heating plants;

(B) Furnish the municipal corporation and the inhabitants thereof with light, power, and heat;

(C) Procure everything necessary for such operations;

(D) Acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, the necessary lands for such purposes, within and without the municipal corporation.