A county governing body may initiate proceedings to acquire title or a lesser interest in real property for public road purposes:

1. (1) On its own action; or

2. (2) If a person files the following with the county governing body:

   1. (a) A petition described in ORS 368.081; or
   2. (b) A written proposal to dedicate or donate land owned by that person for public road purposes.

[1981 c.153 §10]