Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title CHA — Charter of City of Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Art. 3 Revenue, Savings, and Generation
Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Desert Hot Springs
Cite as: Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
300. Public Works Contracts.
The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, rules or regulations to regulate all aspects of the bidding, award and performance of any public works contract, including, but not limited to, the compensation rates to be paid for the performance of such work.
301. Public Financing.
The City shall have the power to establish standards, procedures, roles or regulations related to any public financing.
302. Utility Franchises.
The City shall have the power to adopt any ordinance providing for the acquisition, development or operation by the City of any public utility and/or any ordinance providing for the granting of a franchise, license or permit to any public utility not owned by the City, which proposes to use, or is using, City streets, highways or other rights-of-way.
303. Enterprises.
The City shall have the power to engage in any enterprise deemed necessary to produce revenues for the general fund or any other fund established by the City Council to promote a public purpose.
304. Economic Development and Community Development.
The City shall have the power to utilize revenues from the general fund to encourage, support and promote economic development and community development in the City.
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