§ 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.