A borough shall declare its intention to acquire, enter upon, take, use and appropriate any private property or land for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter through a duly enacted ordinance.
8 Pa.C.S. § 1502.1, under Eminent Domain, Assessment of Damages and Damages for Injury to Property.
8 Pa.C.S. § 1502.1
A borough shall declare its intention to acquire, enter upon, take, use and appropriate any private property or land for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter through a duly enacted ordinance.