In order to acquire property as provided in section 6151.01 of the Revised Code by appropriation proceedings, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution declaring the necessity therefor; and shall then proceed in accordance with sections 163.01 to 163.22, inclusive, of the Revised Code.
Resolution for appropriation of property
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 6151.02, under Chapter 6151 | Watercourses.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 6151.02