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 PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 691-JUNE 25, 1938 48 Stat. 932 . Authority to pro- cure services, make minor purchases. R.S. 3709. 41 U.S. C.§5. Books of reference, etc. Technical services. 5U.S. C. §§ 631-652, 661-674; Supp. III, 5§ 673, 673c. Proviso. Not applicable to permanent employ- ment. New title added. Title II. Definitions. "Housing project. " 50 Stat. 888 . 42 U. S. C., Supp. III, § 1401. "Development." Additional powers of Authority. Authority con- sidered a public hous- ing agency. Acceptance of Fed- eral financial assist- ance. Lease, etc., of proj- ects f U. S. Housing Authority, etc. Provse. Tax exemption of property deemed a contribution by the District of Columbia. 50 Stat. 891, 893. 42 U. S. C., Supp. III, 5; 1410,1411. Contributions by D. C. authorized. erties acquired, except by condemnation, in such square to carry out the provisions of this Act." SEC. 4 . Section 3 of such Act is amended by adding thereto the following: "(e) In carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Authority is hereby authorized and empowered (1) to procure services or make any purchase without regard to the provisions of section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, provided the aggregate amount involved is not more than $100, (2) to purchase books of reference, directories, and periodicals that are necessary in connection with its work, and (3) to secure architectural and engineering services on specific projects, without regard to the Civil Service laws and the Classification Act of 1923, as amended: Provided, That this authorization shall not apply to the employment of architects and engineers by the Authority on a permanent basis." SEc. 5 . Such Act of June 12, 1934, is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new title: "TITLE II "SEC. 201. As used in this title- '(a) The term 'housing project' shall mean any low-rent housing (as defined in the United States Housing Act of 1937), the develop- ment or administration of which is assisted by the United States Housing Authority. "(b) The term 'development' shall mean any or all undertakings necessary for planning, financing (including payment of carrying charges), land acquisition, demolition, construction, or equipment, in connection with a housing project, but not beyond the point of physical completion. "SEC. 202. In addition to its other powers, the Authority shall have the power to acquire sites for and to prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, and operate housing projects as defined in section 201 of this title, and to construct or provide for the construction, reconstruction, improve- ment, alteration, or repair of any such housing project, or any part thereof, in the District of Columbia. "SEC. 203. For the purposes of this title the Authority shall be con- sidered a public housing agency within the meaning of, and to carry out the purposes of, the United States Housing Act of 1937; and as such, the Authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contri- butions, grants or other financial assistance from the United States Housing Authority for or in aid of any housing project in the District of Columbia, in accordance with the United States Housing Act of 1937, to take over or lease or manage any such housing project or undertaking constructed, owned, or operated by the United States Housing Authority, and to those ends to comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases, or agreements as may be necessary, convenient, or desirable: Provided, That the tax exemption of the property of the Authority shall be deemed a contri- bution by the District of Columbia in accordance with the local con- tributions requirements of section 10 (a) or section 11 (f) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. It is the purpose and intent of this title to authorize the Authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid of the United States Housing Authority in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, or operation in the Dis- trict of Columbia of any housing project by the Authority. "SEO. 204. For the purpose of aiding and cooperating m the plan- ning. undertaking, construction, or operation of housing projects, the District of Columbia, or any department, instrumentality, or agency 1188 [52 STAT.

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