32.51 Exercise of eminent domain.
(1) Purposes. In addition to the powers granted under subch. I and subject to the limitations under s. 32.015, any city may condemn or otherwise acquire property under this subchapter for:
(a) Any purpose stated in article XI, section 3a, of the constitution.
(b) Public alleys, grounds, harbors, libraries, museums, school sites, vehicle parking areas, airports, markets, hospitals, ward yards, bridges, viaducts, water systems and water mains.
(c) Constructing and maintaining sewers.
(d) Slum elimination.
(e) Low-income housing.
(f) Blighted area redevelopment.
(g) Any other municipal purposes.
(2) Levying assessments. Any city may levy assessments on property benefited to finance improvements under this subchapter.
History: 1983 a. 236, 538; 1995 a. 378; 2017 a. 59.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
32.02 - Who may condemn; purposes.
32.03 - When condemnation not to be exercised.
32.035 - Agricultural impact statement.
32.04 - Procedure in condemnation.
32.05 - Condemnation for sewers and transportation facilities.
32.06 - Condemnation procedure in other than transportation matters.
32.07 - Necessity, determination of.
32.075 - Use after condemnation.
32.08 - Commissioner of condemnation.
32.09 - Rules governing determination of just compensation.
32.10 - Condemnation proceedings instituted by property owner.
32.12 - Proceedings to perfect title.
32.13 - Proceedings when land mortgaged.
32.15 - How title in trustee acquired.
32.16 - Abandonment of easements for public use.
32.19 - Additional items payable.
32.195 - Expenses incidental to transfer of property.
32.196 - Relocation payments not taxable.
32.197 - Waiver of relocation assistance.
32.20 - Procedure for collection of itemized items of compensation.
32.21 - Emergency condemnation.
32.22 - Special procedure for immediate condemnation.
32.25 - Relocation payment plan and assistance services.
32.26 - Authority of the department of administration.
32.27 - Records to be kept by condemnor.
32.29 - False statements prohibited.
32.51 - Exercise of eminent domain.
32.53 - Resolution of necessity.
32.54 - Report and tentative plan of improvement.
32.55 - Hearing on the report and tentative plan of improvement.
32.56 - Altering the plan of improvement.
32.57 - Determining benefits and damages.
32.58 - Benefit assessment payments.
32.61 - Appeal to circuit court.
32.63 - Completing certain improvements.
32.67 - Special improvement bonds.
32.69 - Alternative financing by general obligation bonds, taxation or anticipation notes.