In relocating a municipality subject to inundation, the governing body may also:
1. Provide by ordinance for the acquisition of a new site through the exercise of the right of condemnation in the manner provided by law for municipalities, or by negotiated purchases or in any other lawful manner;
2. Provide for the reimbursement of owners of the annexed property through the issuance of bonds in the manner provided by law for cities and towns, and hold any necessary bond election together with the special election on the question of annexation and relocation, or through the encumbrance of the acquired property or in any other lawful manner;
3. Provide for the administration of the annexed property, including, but not limited to, the authority to zone and other similar and usual powers for regulating use and development of realty and the power to provide for and regulate the sale of lots and excess property, if any, and to enact ordinances as will facilitate the orderly and equitable relocation of the municipality; and
4. Act in concert with, or deal with, any private person, agency, nonprofit corporation, governmental body or agency or other appropriate entity in the accomplishment of these ends.
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 21-205, eff. July 1, 1978.
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