The city may acquire real, personal or mixed property within
or without the corporate limits of the city for any public purpose
by purchase, gift, bequest, devise, lease, condemnation or otherwise
and may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any property belonging
to the city after having given at least 20 days' public notice
of the proposed conveyance.
The city shall have the power to condemn property of any kind,
or interest therein or franchise connected therewith, in fee or as
an easement, within or without the corporate limits of the city for
any public purpose. Any activity, project or improvement authorized
by the provisions of this Charter or any other state law applicable
to the city shall be deemed to be a public purpose. The manner of
procedure in case of any condemnation proceeding shall be that established
by the laws of the State of Maryland or the rules of procedure thereof.
The city shall have the power to acquire, to obtain by lease
or rent, to purchase, construct, operate and maintain all buildings
and structures it deems necessary for the operation of the city government.
The city shall have the power to do whatever may be necessary
to protect city property and to keep all city property in good condition.
