Box 17, Folder 11, Document 42

BY: ALDERMAN MILTON G, FARRIS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY

TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE PRACTICE OF "BLOCK-

BUSTING" AND TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT ORDINANCES

TO THE MAYOR TO ALLEVIATE THIS CONDITION.

WHEREAS, the practice of "block-busting" , a
practice whereby members of one race acquire residential
property in a block area or neighborhood formerly occupied
by members of another race exclusively, is harmful to the

City of Atlanta and to its inter-racial relations; and

WHEREAS, such a practice of "block«busting"” creates
friction and i111 will between the races and prevents the
creation of good will, which is so highly desirable to all

parties concerned.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board ot Aldermen
that the City Attorney be and he is hereby requested to begin
a study of the problem presented by such a practice and to
prepare and submit to the Mayor ordinances to alleviate this
condition, to bring about a better relation between the races

and to protect property values of all parties concerned.



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