Sec. 35.05.040. Powers of department.

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The department may

(1)acquire property;

(2)exercise the power of eminent domain;

(3)take immediate possession of real property, or any interest in it under a declaration of taking or by other lawful means;

(4)acquire rights-of-way for present or future use;

(5)dispose of excess property or property rights;

(6)accept and dispose of federal funds or property available for public works construction, maintenance, or equipment;

(7)enter into contracts or agreements relating to public works with the federal government and political subdivisions, and also enter into contracts with a foreign government if approved by the federal government;

(8)exercise any other power necessary to carry out the purpose of this title;

(9)lease or grant land or any interest in land to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for a purpose set out in AS 18.55.100 — 18.55.960 on terms and conditions prescribed by the department;

(10)procure directly materials, labor, and contractual services for planning, designing, leasing, and constructing public facilities of the state;

(11)by lease under AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code), procure and manage public facilities for state use.