Sec. 16. (a) If the reuse authority considers it necessary to acquire real property in or serving a reuse area by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, it shall adopt a resolution setting out its determination to exercise that power and directing its attorney to file a petition in the name of the unit on behalf of the reuse authority, in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the property is situated. The resolution must contain a finding by the reuse authority that the property to be acquired is in an area needing redevelopment (as defined in IC 36-7-1-3). The resolution must be approved by the legislative body of the unit before the petition is filed.
(b) Eminent domain proceedings under this section are governed by IC 32-24 and other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Property already devoted to a public use may be acquired under this section, but property belonging to the state or a political subdivision may not be acquired without the consent of the state or the political subdivision.
(c) The court having jurisdiction shall direct the clerk of the circuit court to execute a deed conveying the title of real property acquired under this section to the unit for the use and benefit of the reuse authority.
As added by P.L.26-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.118; P.L.185-2005, SEC.53.