N.Y. Education Law § 4702: Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings

§ 4702. Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings. Upon the

adoption of the resolution as provided in section forty-seven hundred

one the board of supervisors or other governing elective body shall

purchase land in some conveniently accessible place in the county to be

used for the purpose of such school. They may acquire such land by

gift, purchase or condemnation. The land when so acquired shall be held

in the name of the county for the benefit of such school. Upon the

acquisition of such land such board or body shall erect the necessary

buildings and suitably equip them for use. Such board or body may also

provide for the improvement of existing buildings and make such repairs

and alterations on the buildings upon the land used for the purpose of

the school as may be necessary for the maintenance and operation

thereof.