Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-38-105: Authorization by resolution of governing body

A. No Urban Renewal Authority created by this article shall

exercise the authority or powers granted by this article until after

the municipal governing body shall have determined by resolution

that such action is in the public interest and elects to have the

authority or powers exercised by the Urban Renewal Authority if one

exists or is subsequently established.

B. No municipality shall exercise the authority granted by this

article until after the municipal governing body shall have adopted

a resolution finding that:

1. One or more blighted areas exist in its area of operation;

and

2. The rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment, or a

combination thereof, of the area or areas is necessary in the

interest of the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the

residents of the area.