§ 9-3. Powers of the unified government.

(a)

The unified government, in addition to the powers specifically listed in this section, shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including the others herein granted:

(1)

To undertake and carry out rehabilitation programs and projects within the jurisdictional limits of the city, to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary and convenient in the exercise of its powers under this article, and to disseminate rehabilitation and rehabilitation financing information.

(2)

To provide, arrange or contract for the furnishing by any person or agency, public or private, of services, to include in any contract let in connection with such project or program, provisions to fulfill such condition as it may deem reasonable and appropriate.

(3)

To apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions and any other form of financial assistance from the federal government, the state, county, or other public body, or from any sources, public or private, for the purposes of this article and to enter into and carry out contracts in connection therewith.

(4)

To make or have made all plans necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, to contract with any person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans and to adopt or approve, modify and amend such plans. Such plans may include, without limitation:

a.

A general plan of rehabilitation for the city as a whole.

b.

Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair or rehabilitation of buildings and improvements.

c.

Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to use of land and the use and occupancy of residential buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation and demolition or removal of buildings and improvements.

d.

Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other preliminary plans and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of rehabilitation of projects and programs.

The unified government may develop, test and report methods and techniques, carry out demonstrations of other activities in the furtherance of the purposes of this article, and apply for and establish and utilize grants of federal funds of the federal government, state and other persons, public or private for such purposes.

(5)

Preparation of plans and providing assistance for the relocation of families displaced by a rehabilitation project or program to the extent essential in achieving the objectives of this article.

(b)

Subject to the budget and appropriations approved and adopted by the unified government board of commissioners, the powers or any part or combination of the powers herein granted shall be exercised by the department of community development as directed and administered by or under the county administrator or by such other department or agency of the unified government as directed by the county administrator. The county administrator or the director, as authorized by the county administrator, shall promulgate such regulations, rules and guidelines as are necessary to establish and administer the programs authorized by this article.

(Code 1964, § 10A-3; Code 1988, § 8-78; Ord. No. 64521, § 1, 9-15-1983)