Michigan § 125.696 - Additional powers; intent of act.

In addition to the powers conferred by other provisions of this act, any borrower shall have power to borrow money or accept grants or other financial assistance from the federal government for or in aid of any housing project, to procure or agree to the procurement of insurance or guarantees from the federal government of the payment of any bonds or parts thereof issued by such borrower, including the power to pay premiums on any such insurance, to take over or lease or manage any housing facilities, project, or undertaking constructed or owned by the federal government, and to these ends, to comply with such conditions and enter into such trust indentures, leases or agreements as may be necessary, convenient or desirable. It is the purpose and intent of this act to authorize every borrower or commission created by such borrower to do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure the financial aid or cooperation of the federal government in the purchasing, acquiring, constructing, maintaining, operating, improving, extending and/or repairing of housing facilities and/or the elimination of housing conditions which are detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, morals and/or welfare.