N.Y. Education Law § 4802: Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings

§ 4802. Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings. Upon the

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

one, the city, through its properly constituted officers having power

and jurisdiction therein, shall lease or purchase land in a convenient,

accessible place in the county in which such city is located and not

less than six miles from the center of the city to be used for the

purpose of such school. Such land may be acquired by gift, purchase or

condemnation. The land when so acquired shall be held in the name of

the city for the benefit of such school. Upon acquisition of such land

the city shall erect the necessary buildings and suitably equip them for

use. Such city may also provide for the improvement of existing

buildings and make such repairs and alterations upon the buildings upon

the land used for the purposes of the school as may be necessary for the

maintenance and operation thereof.