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THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BOSTON
CHAPTER I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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CHAPTER III: ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
CHAPTER IV: CONTRACTS
CHAPTER V: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER VI: GENERAL SERVICES
CHAPTER VII: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER VIII: DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER IX: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER X: HOUSING SERVICES
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CHAPTER XII: PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER XIII: NATURAL GAS
CHAPTER XIV: LICENSING AND CONSUMER BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND OFFICERS
CHAPTER XV: DIVISIONS OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
CHAPTER XVI: PROHIBITIONS, PENALTIES AND PERMITS
CHAPTER XVII: LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING CERTAIN TRADES
CHAPTER XVIII: FEES AND CHARGES
CHAPTER XIX: SCHOOLS
CHAPTER XX: CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER XXI: MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CHAPTER XXII: SUFFOLK COUNTY
CHAPTER XXIII: TRASH AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER XXIV: BOSTON JOBS, LIVING WAGE AND PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE
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8-2.4   Decisions by Committee.
   In the event that only one person has made application for a particular structure, and has been found eligible to lease the same, the Committee shall execute and deliver a lease as aforesaid, and, in the event that more than one applicant has been determined to be so eligible to lease a particular building, the said Committee shall conduct a drawing by lot, open to the public, and shall execute and deliver a lease to that applicant so selected; provided however, that no lease shall be executed unless the particular property to be demised has been advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least twice, seven days apart, the second advertisement to be published at least 14 days before the last date for applications to be filed.
(Ord. 1973 c. 13 § 4; CBC 1975 Ord. T8 § 9; CBC 1985 8-2.4)
8-2.5   Consent of Committee.
   Any lease given hereunder may be assigned with the consent of the Committee, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Committee may terminate a lease or make other equitable adjustment in the case of death or disability of the lessee.
(Ord. 1973 c. 13 § 5; CBC 1975 Ord. T8 § 10; CBC 1985 8-2.5)
8-2.6   Cooperation by Committee, Building Commissioner and Commissioner of Housing Inspection.
   The Building Commissioner and the Commissioner of Housing Inspection shall offer all reasonable assistance to lessee hereunder and the Committee, which assistance, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include periodic inspection of the premises, the issuance of certificates as aforesaid, technical assistance in the preparation of building permit applications, consultation on applicable law, rehabilitation procedures and technique.
(Ord. 1973 c. 13 § 6; CBC 1975 Ord. T8 § 11; CBC 1985 8-2.6)
Cross-reference:
   Ord. Section 9-1; St. T9 §§ 50, 56, 57
8-2.7   Preference in Selecting Prospective Purchasers.
   In the selection of the prospective purchasers of the buildings which are the subject of this Section, preference shall be given to the bona fide resident applicants of the neighborhood in which the building is situated. If there are no applicants from the neighborhood in which the building is situated, then the selecting authority may select any resident applicant of Boston as a purchaser, the selection of these prospective applicants to be subject to the approval of a local Selection Board appointed by the Mayor of the city.
(Ord. 1973 c. 13 § 7; CBC 1975 Ord. T8 § 12; CBC 1985 8-2.7)
8-2.8   Urban Homesteading Under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
   (A)   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the Office of Community Development may conduct an Urban Homestead Program under the provisions of Section 810 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, being Pub. Law No. 93-383, § 808; provided, that such program is conducted consistent with an order adopted by the Boston City Council on February 9, 1976, and provided further that selection of applicants is done in a manner consistent with both that order and Subsections 8-2.4, 8-2.5, 8-2.6 and 8-2.8 hereof, except that the duties that would pertain to the Committee shall be exercised by the Office of Community Development.
   (B)   The said Office of Community Development shall from time to time, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council, promulgate, amend and repeal reasonable regulations not inconsistent with this Section.
(Ord. 1976 c. 2; CBC 1985 8-2.8)
8-3   BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
   No ordinances apply. See special statutes.
(CBC 1975 Ord. T8 c. 3; CBC 1985 8-3)
8-4   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION.
   No ordinances apply. See special statutes.
(CBC 1975 Ord. T8 c. 5; CBC 1985 8-4)
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