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those who were interested in being heard were given a <br />reasonable opportunity to express their views; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City Council take <br />appropriate official action respecting the approval of the <br />Amended Plan. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br /> 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the <br />Project Area described in the Amended Plan is a blighted area <br />as defined in section 99.320 R.S.Mo., 1986, and that <br />conditions existing therein constitute an economic and social <br />liability and are detrimental to the public safety, health, <br />morals, and welfare of the community. <br /> <br /> 2. That said Amended Plan, dated November 14, 1990, <br />which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein <br />by reference, having been duly reviewed and considered, is <br />hereby approved, incorporating the report and recommendations <br />of the City Planning Commission therein, which are attached <br />hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. <br /> <br /> 3. It is hereby found and determined that said Amended <br />Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the <br />community as a whole and that the Amended Plan is feasible. <br /> <br /> 4. It is hereby found and determined that said Amended <br />Plan will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the <br />sound needs of the City as a whole for the urban renewal of <br />such areas by private enterprise. <br /> <br /> 5. It is hereby found and determined that the exercise <br />of the power of eminent domain with respect to the Project <br />Area as set forth in the Amended Plan is in the public <br />interest. <br /> <br /> 6. It is hereby found that there is a need for a plan <br />for the relocation of families and businesses potentially <br />displaced as a result of the Amended Plan. <br /> <br /> 7. In order to implement and facilitate the carrying <br />out of the Amended Plan, it is found and determined that <br />certain official action may be required by this body, and <br />accordingly the body pledges herein its cooperation in <br />helping to carry out the Amended Plan and requests the <br />varioius officials, departments, boards and agencies of the <br />City which have administrative responsibilities likewise to <br />cooperate to such end and exercise their respective functions <br />and powers in a manner consistent with the Amended Plan, and <br />the City Council stands ready to consider and take <br />appropriate action upon proposls and measures designed to <br />effectuate the Amended Plan. <br /> <br />-3- <br /> <br />678 <br /> <br /> <br />