(a) The housing commission may recommend to the governing body the institution and prosecution of proceedings under the power of eminent domain in accordance with the laws of the state, and/or provisions of a local charter relative to condemnation. Housing projects contemplated by this act are hereby declared to be for public purposes within the meaning of the constitution, state laws and charters relative to the power of eminent domain.
  (b) The governing body of a county may, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, acquire private property lying within the corporate boundaries of cities, villages and townships within the county, for purposes of this act, upon the consent, by resolution, of the legislative body of the city, village or township in which the property is located. The resolution shall be adopted by a majority of the members of the legislative body elected and serving on the question.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 125.660

  • Commission: means the housing commission created under this act. See Michigan Laws 125.651
  • Governing body: means in the case of a city, the council or commission of the city; in the case of a village, the council, commission, or board of trustees of the village; in the case of a township, the township board; and in the case of a county, the board of supervisors or county commissioners. See Michigan Laws 125.651
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  • Township: means a township having a population over 100. See Michigan Laws 125.651
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