11-8-8. Findings and declaration of necessity required of governing body before exercise of authority.
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No municipality shall exercise the authority conferred upon municipalities by this chapter until after the local governing body shall have adopted a resolution finding that: one or more slum or blighted areas exist in such municipality; and the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of such municipality.