Property within the corporate limits of the City may be appropriated for any public or Municipal purpose, and subject to the limitations thereon imposed by the Constitution of the State, such appropriation shall be made in the manner herein provided. By such appropriation the City may acquire a fee simple title or any less estate, easement or use. Appropriation of property located outside the corporate limits of the City shall be made according to the requirements of, and in the manner provided by the general law.