§ 16. Power of Eminent Domain.

It is hereby specifically provided, that, in the acquisition of any land or other property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain and condemnation proceedings as herein provided, the Authority shall first authorize and provide for such acquisition and condemnation by appropriate resolution of the Authority, which shall be presented to the City Council for its approval and action as hereinafter provided. No condemnation proceedings in exercise of the power of eminent domain shall be initiated or valid, unless and until the City Council shall, by resolution, approve the resolution of the Authority and authorize by resolution the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the name of the Authority for the purposes set forth in such resolution of the Authority. All such condemnation proceedings shall then proceed in the manner provided by law for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a municipality for the acquisition of property for a proper municipal and public purpose.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 57-1658, § 16; Laws of Fla. ch. 75-464, § 19)