Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-372

Whenever property is acquired for the purpose of constructing or enlarging waterworks, gas plants, or other municipal utility purposes or enterprises authorized under section 14-366 , such property shall be paid for from such funds as may be provided for any such purposes. The title to such property shall be held by the city after condemnation proceedings have been completed and the amount awarded has been paid by the city.