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The Town shall have all powers which are necessary, requisite, proper or convenient for the government and administration of the Town, including all powers granted to home rule and statutory cities or towns by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado, and shall have the authority to supersede provisions of the Colorado Constitution, statutes and regulations to the maximum extent allowed by the Colorado Constitution and by law. The enumeration below of certain specific powers shall not be construed to limit, impair or deny any other right or power granted to the Town.

(a) The Town shall have the power of eminent domain, both within and without the Town boundaries, as limited by the Colorado Constitution.

(b) The Town shall have the power of taxation, the power to provide for health, safety, welfare, and the common good of the Town and its citizens, and the power to construct and operate any type of public utility.

(c) The Town may accept bequests, gifts, and donations of all kinds of property, for public, charitable, and other purposes, and do all things and acts necessary to carry out the purposes of such gifts, bequests, and donations, with the power to manage, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the same in accordance with the terms of the gift, bequest, or trust.

(d) The Town shall have the right and power to grant and enter into revocable license agreements and lease agreements for the use of public streets, rights-of-way, easements, and alleys with private parties without the need for an election.