The City shall have all the powers possible for a City to have under the Constitution and laws of this State as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this Charter.
The powers of the City under this Charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the City, and the specific mention of particular powers in the Charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers stated in this Article.
The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with the State of Missouri or civil divisions or agencies thereof, or other municipalities, or the United States or any agency thereof.