(a) Council authority.--Council may take charge of, care for, maintain and keep in good order and repair, at the expense of the city, any soldier's monument, gun or carriage or similar memorial, if the memorial:
(1) Is situate in the city.
(2) Is not in the charge or care of any individual, body or organization.
(3) Is not put up or placed by the Federal Government, the Commonwealth or the commissioners of the county or by the direction or authority of any other state.
(b) Donations.--Council may receive money from any individual or organization and may expend the money for the benefit of memorials.