Whenever in the opinion of the council or other governing body of a city or town, a right-of-way through the lands of others (whether in or out of the city or town) is necessary for obtaining a water supply or for sewerage or drainage purposes and whenever the council or other governing body may determine to change the grade of any street, sidewalk, or public place and whenever any property is needed for any city or town purpose, the council or other governing body shall authorize the mayor or other chief executive officer to attempt to acquire such right by purchase from the owner or owners thereof and, in case of failure, to acquire the same by condemnation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 47 - Powers, Duties and Liabilities Generally.
Article 7 - Acquisition of Lands, Easements, Rights-of-Way, Etc.
Section 11-47-171 - Authorization of Acquisition by Municipal Governing Body.
Section 11-47-172 - Procedure for Condemnation and Appeal; Asssessment of Value, Etc.
Section 11-47-173 - Right of Entry of Municipality Pending Appeal.