Cities and towns are granted the power of eminent domain both within and beyond their corporate limits, for the purpose of constructing or installing storm or sanitary sewers, septic tanks, disposal works, or electric lines, regulator stations, substations, and related facilities, such power to be exercised in the manner prescribed by law. Nothing in this section shall authorize the pollution or contamination of any public river, stream, or water.
Source: L. 21: p. 773, § 1. C.L. § 9097. CSA: C. 163, § 140. CRS 53: § 50-6-22. L. 63: p. 482, § 8. C.R.S. 1963: § 50-6-22.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 38 - Property - Real and Personal
Article 6 - Proceedings by Cities and Towns
Part 1 - Condemnation of Property
§ 38-6-101. Power of Towns and Cities
§ 38-6-103. Defendants - Guardian Ad Litem
§ 38-6-104. Judge to Set Hearing - Summons - Service - Publication
§ 38-6-105. Answer - Hearing - Commissioners
§ 38-6-106. Commissioners - Oaths - Hearing
§ 38-6-107. Assessment of Damages - Lien - Fund
§ 38-6-108. Commissioners' Report
§ 38-6-109. Cost Assessed Against Block
§ 38-6-110. Property Need Not Be in City Limits
§ 38-6-111. Hearing - Notice - Publication
§ 38-6-112. Objections - Default - Burden of Proof - Findings - Reappraisement
§ 38-6-113. Jury Trial - Motion for New Trial - Appellate Proceedings
§ 38-6-114. Costs - Compensation
§ 38-6-115. Amendments - New Parties - Notice
§ 38-6-116. Decree - Copy to City Clerk - Payments - Collection of Assessments
§ 38-6-117. City May Dismiss Proceedings
§ 38-6-118. Ownership in Controversy - Award
§ 38-6-119. Possession - Award Paid