30:9-18.Ā  Improvement, reconstruction and repair of city hospitals
Whenever the municipal board or body in charge of a hospital established under section 30:9-16 of this title shall pursuant to resolution duly passed, certify by its secretary or clerk to the governing body of the city that in itsĀ  judgment the hospital buildings or property are insanitary, improper or inadequate, the governing body may repair, reconstruct or otherwise improve theĀ  same and make alterations and additions required to provide proper hospitalĀ  accommodations for hospital purposes in such cities.Ā  Such improvement shallĀ  not be mandatory unless in the judgment of the governing body the work isĀ  necessary and the finances of the city will permit it to be done.
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