Power of Eminent Domain.
Milwaukee City Charter § 14-05
in effect14-05. Power of Eminent Domain.
Whenever any real estate, or any easement therein or use thereof, shall, in the judgement of said commissioner, be necessary for the construction of the said works, and for any cause an agreement for the purchase thereof cannot be made with the owner thereof, he shall report the same to the common council; and thereupon the said common council shall proceed to take such real estate, easement or use, as provided in chapter six of this act [Subch. 6, Ch. 184, L. 1874], in the case of taking lands for public squares, grounds, streets and alleys, except that no petition or bond shall be necessary; but all the other provisions of the said ch. VI of ch. 184 above shall apply to the taking of such real estate, easement or use, for the construction of such works, so far as the same may be applicable. (S. 5, Subch. 10, Ch. 184, L. 1874.)
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/City-Charter/CH14.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/26/2026
