Section 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.