K.S.A. 12-845: Same; eminent domain.

Whenever the governing body of any such city shall find or deem it necessary for the proper construction, operation or management of any water or sewer systems to construct pipe, power, light or telephone lines and ways of access thereto between the city and the location of any such public utilities or any part thereof within five miles of the city limits such cities shall have and are hereby granted the right of eminent domain.