§ 12. Eminent Domain for Water Supply.
The City of Orlando is hereby authorized and empowered by its duly constituted authorities to exercise the right of eminent domain to appropriate property, except State or Federal, for the purpose of obtaining, constructing and maintaining water works, reservoirs, any and all such lands, waters, and lands adjacent to waters, as in the judgment of the governing authority of the City of Orlando may be necessary for the full and complete police protection of any such water supply of the City of Orlando to safeguard the health, sanitation and interest of said City in supplying the said City and its inhabitants a wholesome and pure water supply for all purposes.
(Laws of Fla. ch. 13198 (1927), §1)