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cation of a copy of the notice at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the Town. The clerk-treasurer shall present at the hearing
a certificate of publication and mailing of copies of the notice, which cer-
tificate shall be deemed proof of notice, but failure of any owner to receive
the mailed copy shall not invalidate the proceedings. The date of hearing
shall be set at least ten and not more than thirty days after the clerk-
treasurer shall have completed publication and service of notice as pro-
vided in this section. Following the hearing the council, in its discretion,
may vote to proceed with the project and may levy the special assessment.

(f)   Right to appeal.—Any interested person feeling aggrieved by
the levying of any special assessment under the provisions of this section
shall have the right to appeal to the circuit court for the county within
ten days after the levying of any assessment by the council.

(g)   Payments; interest.—Special assessments may be made payable
in annual or more frequent installments over such period of time, not to
exceed ten years, and in such manner as the council may determine. The
council shall determine on what date installments shall be due and pay-
able. Interest may be charged on installments at the rate to be determined
by the council.

(h) When due; lien on property; collection.—All special assessment
installments are overdue six months after the date on which they become
due and payable. All special assessments shall be liens on the property
and all overdue special assessments shall be collected in the same manner
as Town taxes or by suit at law.

(i) Clerk-treasurer.—All special assessments shall be billed and col-
lected by the clerk-treasurer.

TOWN PROPERTY

Section 54-62. Acquisition, Possession and Disposal.

The Town may acquire real, personal, or mixed property within the
corporate limits of the Town for any public purpose by purchase, gift,
bequest, devise, lease, condemnation, or otherwise and may sell, lease, or
otherwise dispose of any property belonging to the Town. All municipal
property, funds, and franchises of every kind belonging to or in the pos-
session of the Town (by whatever prior name known) at the time this
charter becomes effective are vested in the Town, subject to the terms
and conditions thereof.

Section 54-63. Condemnation.

The Town may condemn property of any kind, or interest therein
or franchise connected therewith, in fee or as an easement, within the
corporate limits of the Town, for any public purpose. Any activity, project,
or improvement authorized by the provisions of this charter or any other
State law applicable to the Town is a public purpose. The manner of proce-
dure in case of any condemnation proceeding shall be that established in
Article 33A of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland,
title "Eminent Domain."

Section 54-64. Town Buildings.

The Town may acquire, obtain by lease or rent, purchase, construct,
operate, and maintain all buildings and structures it deems necessary for
the operation of the Town government.