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PUBLIC LAW 89-569-SEPT. 12, 1966

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authority to make surveys and to acquire land, and interests in land (including temporary use), by gift, purchase, exchange of Government-owned land, or otherwise. SEC. 703. This title may be cited as the "Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act, 1967". Approved September 12, 1966. Public Law 89-569

September 12, 1966

[H. R. 15858]

D.C. Shaw Junior High School, replacement s i t e. 60 Stat. 79 4.

42 USC 14501468.

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rj^fy amend section 6 of the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945, to authorize early land acquisition for the purpose of acquiring a site for a replacement of Shaw Junior High School.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 6 of the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945 (District of Columbia Code, sec. 5-705) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(e) Prior to the adoption of an urban renewal plan by the Planning Commission and approval by the District Commissioners, the Agency may exercise the powers granted to it by this Act, for the acquisition and disposition of real property, the demolition and removal of buildings or structures, the relocation of site occupants, and the construction of site improvements for the purpose of providing a site for a new facility to replace Shaw Junior High School within the boundaries which may be established for any urban renewal project area: Provided, That (1) the District Commissioners, after a public hearing, and the Planning Commission approve the acquisition and disposition of all such property or properties; and (2) the District Commissioners agree to assume the responsibility to bear any loss that may arise as a result of the exercise of authority under this subsection in the event that the property is not used for urban renewal purposes because the urban renewal plan is not approved by all appropriate authorities or because such urban renewal plan, as approved by all appropriate authorities does not include such property or properties or IS amended to omit any of the acquired property, or is abandoned for any reason. The District Commissioners and the appropriate agencies operating within the District of Columbia are authorized to do any and all things necessary to secure financial assistance under title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to acquire and prepare a site for a new facility to replace Shaw Junior High School. The District Commissioners are authorized to assume the responsibilities described in this subsection and, to carry out the purposes of this subsection, the District Commissioners and the Agency are authorized to borrow money pursuant to the early land acquisition provisions of title I of the Housing xAct of 1949, as amended, and to issue obligations evidencing such loans and to make such pledges as may be required to secure such loans." Approved September 12, 1966.

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