The declaration of taking must contain
(1) a statement of the authority under which the property or an interest in it is taken;
(2) a statement of the public use for which the property or an interest in it is taken;
(3) a description of the property sufficient for the identification of it;
(4) a statement of the estate or interest in the property;
(5) a map or plat showing the location of the property;
(6) a statement of the amount of money estimated by the plaintiff to be just compensation for the property or the interest in it;
(7) a statement that the property is taken by necessity for a project located in a manner that is most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 9. Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 55. Special Actions and Proceedings
Sec. 09.55.240. Uses for which authorized; rights-of-way.
Sec. 09.55.250. Classification of estates and land subject to be taken.
Sec. 09.55.260. Private property subject to be taken.
Sec. 09.55.265. Taking of property under reservation void.
Sec. 09.55.266. Existing rights not affected.
Sec. 09.55.270. Prerequisites.
Sec. 09.55.275. Replat approval.
Sec. 09.55.280. Entry upon land.
Sec. 09.55.300. Powers of court.
Sec. 09.55.320. Right to jury trial as to damages and value of property.
Sec. 09.55.330. Compensation and damages.
Sec. 09.55.340. Defective title.
Sec. 09.55.360. Payment or deposit and execution.
Sec. 09.55.370. Final order of condemnation.
Sec. 09.55.380. Order authorizing plaintiff to continue in or take possession.
Sec. 09.55.400. Deposit into court of estimated compensation and damages; costs and fees.
Sec. 09.55.410. Withdrawal of funds by party in interest.
Sec. 09.55.420. Declaration of taking by state or municipality.
Sec. 09.55.430. Contents of declaration of taking.
Sec. 09.55.440. Vesting of title and compensation.