Section 1590.9 - Powers of an AuthorityAn Authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic, exercising public powers of the Commonwealth as an agency thereof, which powers shall include all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this act, including but not being limited to, the following powers in addition to those herein otherwise granted:
(a) To cooperate with the Federal or State government, or any agency or authority created by law, the purpose of which is to fulfill the purposes set out in this act.(b) To act as agent of the State or Federal government, or any of its instrumentalities or agencies, for the purposes set out in this act.(c) To acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, by lease or license, subject to any reasonable terms or conditions required by the owner, real property, including but not limited to, the types herein set forth. (1) Military and naval installations, which the Federal government is willing to make available to such Authority for emergency housing.(2) Any unused or untenantable homes or housing accommodations which can be made suitable for temporary emergency housing.(3) Any structure which by conversion may furnish temporary emergency housing.(4) Any buildings or structures suitable for emergency housing whether publicly or privately owned.(d) To contract for the performance of all or any part of such work of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, conversion, with such persons as are capable of performing such work: Provided, That in the award of any such contract, the Authority shall comply with all requirements as to advertising, competitive bids and awards, applicable to contracts of the county or city in and for which the Authority was created.(e) To contract with public utilities or municipalities for the various utility and public services.(f) To purchase and provide, if desirable, such furniture and furnishings as may be necessary for the health and welfare of the veterans and their families to occupy such emergency housing facilities.(g) To insure, or provide for, the insurance of any property or operations of the Authority against any risks or hazards.(h) To borrow from private lenders or from the State or Federal governments, such funds as may be available and necessary for the operation and work of the Authority.(i) To sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property acquired under the provisions of this act.(j) To sue and to be sued.(k) To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers of the Authority.(l) To make and, from time to time, amend and repeal by laws, rules and regulations, relating to the purposes of the Authority.(m) To conduct examinations and hearings and to authorize a member to administer oaths, take affidavits and issue subpoenas.(n) To enter upon any building or property in order to make surveys or inspections.(o) To do all and any acts necessary to make available such emergency housing facilities in the shortest possible time.1947, July 7, P.L. 1414, § 9.