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Portland and the federal government

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Section 9-108 Condemnation.

City Charter Section

[New sec. Nov. 3, 1992.]

  1. Whenever the Council finds it necessary to take private property for a public purpose, it may purchase the same or may direct proceedings to be taken under the general laws of the State or the general ordinances of the City to obtain the property or interest therein. 

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