The town may acquire real, personal or mixed property 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 town. All municipal property, funds, and franchises
of every kind belonging to or in the possession of the town (by whatever
prior name known) at the time this charter becomes effective are vested
in the town, subject to the terms and conditions thereof.
The town may condemn property of any kind, or interest therein
or franchise connected therewith, in fee or as an easement, within
the corporate limits of the town, for any public purpose. Any activity,
project, or improvement authorized by the provisions of this charter
or any other State law applicable to the town is a public purpose.
The manner of procedure in case of any condemnation proceeding shall
be that established by the Constitution and laws of Maryland Code.
The town may acquire, obtain by lease or rent, purchase, construct,
operate, and maintain all buildings and structures it deems necessary
for the operation of the town government.
The town may do whatever may be necessary to protect and to
keep all town property in good condition.