§ 25.20.020. Approval by assembly.

In addition to any other assembly action that may be required by law with regard to real property acquisition by the municipality, the following shall be subject to assembly approval:

A.

Acquisitions of real property, except:

1.

Acquisitions for which the specific location is identified and specifically authorized for purchase under an approved capital improvement budget.

2.

Acquisitions of rights-of-way incidental to a construction project which has been approved by the assembly.

3.

Acquisitions by foreclosure or by judicial proceedings or settlements other than proceedings in eminent domain.

4.

Acquisitions pursuant to the selection of state lands under the provisions of AS 29.65.010 et seq.

5.

Acquisitions by the dedication of any interest in property in connection with the approval by the municipality of a subdivision plat under the provisions of title 21.

6.

Acquisitions by donation or devise without cost to the municipality.

B.

The institution of eminent domain proceedings on behalf of the municipality, except that, in an emergency, where the public interest so requires, the mayor may institute eminent domain proceedings without assembly approval, informing the assembly of such proceedings and the justification therefor as soon as practicable.

(AO No. 79-170; AO No. 84-61(S))