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2012 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Article 17 BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND GROUNDS
Section 12-1773 Acquisition of property; eminent domain, procedure; transfer by developer subject to approval by governing body.

Universal Citation:
KS Stat § 12-1773 (2012)
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12-1773. Acquisition of property; eminent domain, procedure; transfer by developer subject to approval by governing body. (a) Any city which has adopted a redevelopment project plan in accordance with the provisions of this act may purchase or otherwise acquire real property in connection with such project plan. Upon a 2/3 vote of the members of the governing body thereof a city may acquire by condemnation any interest in real property, including a fee simple title thereto, which it deems necessary for or in connection with any project plan of an area located within the redevelopment district; however, eminent domain may be used only as authorized by K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 26-501b, and amendments thereto.

(b) No city shall exercise such eminent domain power to acquire real property in a conservation area.

(c) Any such city may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by K.S.A. 26-501 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(d) Any transfer by the developer of real property acquired pursuant to this section shall be valid only if approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the members of the governing body.

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