The Council may, by resolution, authorize the purchase of any personal property from the United States of America or any State, municipality or other public corporation or agency without calling for bids as required by Section 67, and may, in said resolution, authorize any municipal officer to submit a bid for said personal property, or to make a down payment or payment in full that may be required in connection with such bidding or sale.

Any provisions of this Charter which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Section are suspended to the extent that such provisions are inconsistent herewith.