HOUSING FOR PERSONS DISPLACED BY URBAN RENEWAL

MCL ch. 125, subtit. Act 323 of 1966

in effect

MCL 125.961 Urban renewal; relocation of occupants by condemning unit.

125.961. Urban renewal; relocation of occupants by condemning unit. Sec. 1. The final relocation of residents under urban renewal shall not occur until relocation of the occupants of such property in standard residential dwellings is assured by the condemning unit of government. This assurance shall include the opportunity to purchase or rent available standard residential dwellings in areas of their choice within the geographical boundaries of the unit of government acquiring the property within their reasonable means free from discrimination of any kind. 1966, Act 323, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

MCL 125.962 Renewal of substandard residential area with new housing; relocation of residence.

125.962. Renewal of substandard residential area with new housing; relocation of residence. Sec. 2. In case of urban renewal of a substandard residential area with new housing including the relocation of 200 or more occupied dwelling units the unit of government in which the project is located shall assure available land or housing for either rental or purchase in the same general area by low and middle income families. The urban renewal shall proceed in such a manner as to assure after a part of the area has been cleared that such housing shall be provided and ready for occupancy before any further removal of residents of the area. Residents of the area faced with relocation may relocate elsewhere as provided in section 1 or on a priority basis in the new housing provided under this section. 1966, Act 323, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

MCL 125.963 Neighborhood advisory council; consultations with local government agency; records.

125.963. Neighborhood advisory council; consultations with local government agency; records. Sec. 3. The chief executive officer of the city, village or township shall appoint a neighborhood advisory council of citizens representative of and living in the area from which persons are to be displaced because of any urban renewal project. The designated local governmental agency shall periodically consult with and inform the advisory council regarding all aspects of the report and plan throughout the period of preparation of the report and plan. A record of meetings, information and data presented by and to the advisory council shall be maintained by the designated local governmental agency and a summary thereof shall be included in any report on the project. 1966, Act 323, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

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