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INTRODUCED BY Mr. Sharpe, Jr. DATE: July 20, 2009 BILL NO. 9043 ORDINANCE NO. 6789 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RELOCATION PLAN AND POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 523 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI. WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt a relocation policy (which shall serve as a relocation assistance plan for plans, projects and areas designated for redevelopment pursuant to Chapters 99, 100 and 353, RSMo.) (the "Relocation Policy"), in accordance with the requirements of Sections 523.200 to 523.215 RSMo., as amended (the "Relocation Act"), it being understood that this Relocation Policy establishes the minimum benefits to be provided to displaced persons and businesses, and that the City Council may, upon approval of specific redevelopment projects, provide for additional benefits for dsplaced persons and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE. The relocation policy, as set forth in this section, is hereby established, adopted and approved as the relocation policy of the City in accordance with the Relocation Act: RELOCATION POLICY CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI 1. As used herein, the following terms shall mean: "Business", any lawful activity that is conducted: (a) Primarily for the purchase, sale or use of personal or real property or for the manufacture, processing or marketing of products or commodities; (b) Primarily for the sale of services to the public; or ` (c) On a not-for-profit basis by any organization that has obtained an exemption from the payment of federal income taxes as provided in Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26, U.S.C., as amended, and veterans organizations; "Decent, safe and sanitary dwelling", a dwelling which meets applicable housing and occupancy codes. The dwelling shall: (a) Be structurally sound, weathertight and in good repair; (b) Contain a safe electrical wiring system; (c) Contain an adequate heating system;