163.09 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.
The approval by Council of the plan in its original form or as amended by Council, shall constitute the general authority to expend general tax revenues appropriated for such purpose, the proceeds of bonds authorized and issued for such purpose and to accept in the name of the City, donations and grants from the Federal Government, the State, other public bodies or from any other entity or person. Upon appropriation of the necessary funds, the Director of Community Development shall proceed to carry out the renewal of the project area in accordance with the renewal plan. The Director is authorized to acquire in the name of the City any property in the project area, demolish the buildings on such property, make the site improvements indicated on the renewal plan and to do all things necessary or appropriate to carry out such acquisition of property, demolition of buildings and site improvements. Where applicable, statutory requirements relating to advertising contracts for bids shall be observed, provided, that in the event appropriation of property is necessary, Council shall initiate and carry out, with the appropriate assistance of the several officers, employees, boards and commissions of the City, the proceedings in accordance with Ohio R.C. Chapter 719.
(Ord. 67-212. Passed 8-1-67.)