Missouri § 71.019 - Condemnation authorized — bonds, how issued — cooperation authorized.

§ 71.019. Condemnation authorized — bonds, how issued — cooperation authorized.

Any city, town, or village annexing a townsite under the provisions of sections 71.016 to 71.019, through its legislative body, may:

(1)  Provide by ordinance for the acquisition of the property so annexed and platted, through the exercise of the right of condemnation in the manner provided by law, or by negotiated purchases or in any other lawful manner;

(2)  Provide for the reimbursement of owners of such acquired property through the issuance of bonds in the manner provided by law, and may hold any necessary bond election together with the election provided in section 71.017, or through the encumbrance of such acquired property or in any other lawful manner;

(3)  Provide for the administration of the annexed or acquired property, including the authority to zone and other similar and usual powers for regulating use and development of realty and in the case of acquired property the power to provide for and regulate the sale of lots and excess property and to enact such ordinances as will facilitate the orderly and equitable relocation of the city, town, or village;

(4)  Act in concert with, cooperate with, or deal with, any private person, agency, nonprofit corporation, governmental body or agency or other appropriate entity in the accomplishment of such ends.

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(L. 1969 p. 133 § 5)

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