157-40. Finding and declaration of necessity. It is hereby declared that insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations exist in various areas of the State, and that consequently many persons of low income are forced to reside in such dwelling accommodations; that these conditions cause an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a […]
157-41. Definitions. The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this Article, shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "City" shall mean any city or town of the State having a population of more than 500 inhabitants according to the last federal census or any […]
157-42. Conveyance, lease or agreement in aid of housing project. For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, construction and operation of housing projects located within their respective territorial boundaries, the State, its subdivisions and agencies, and any county, city or municipality of the State may, upon such terms, with or without considerations […]
157-43. Advances and donations by the city and municipality. The council or other governing body of the city included within the territorial boundaries of such authority is authorized to make an estimate of the amount of money necessary for the administrative expenses and overhead of the housing authority during the first year following the incorporation […]
157-44. Action of city or municipality by resolution. Except as otherwise provided in this Article or by the Constitution of the State, all action authorized to be taken under this Article by the council or other governing body of any city or of any municipality may be by resolution adopted by a majority of all […]
157-45. Restrictions on exercise of right of eminent domain; duties of Utilities Commission; investigation of projects. Notwithstanding any finding of public convenience and necessity, either in general or specific, by the terms of this Article, the right of eminent domain shall not be exercised unless and until a certificate of public convenience and necessity for […]
157-46. Purpose of Article. It is the purpose and intent of this Article that the State, its subdivisions and agencies, and any county, city or municipality of the State shall be authorized, and are hereby authorized, to do any and all things necessary to aid and cooperate in the planning, construction and operation of housing […]
157-47. Supplemental nature of Article. The powers conferred by this Article shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. (1935, c. 408, s. 8.)
