Same; eminent domain

12-845. Same; eminent domain. Whenever the governing body of any such city shall find or deem it necessary for the proper construction, operation or management of any water or sewer systems to construct pipe, power, light or telephone lines and ways of access thereto between the city and the location of any such public utilities or any part thereof within five miles of the city limits such cities shall have and are hereby granted the right of eminent domain. History: L. 1913, ch. 122, § 2; March 18; R.S. 1923, § 12-845. Attorney General's Opinions: Authority of city to condemn property outside city limits and owned by county. 94-160. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in determining power of city beyond city limits. Evel v. City of Utica, 103 Kan. 567, 569, 175 P. 635. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026