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ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY <br /> <br />DRAFT - 3/6/97 <br /> <br />The duties of the Authority shall include the following' <br /> <br />Bo <br /> <br />Do <br /> <br />Fo <br /> <br /> The Authority shall receive and manage ISTEA grant funding in accordance <br /> with all applicable rules, regulations and other requirements by the Federal <br /> Transit Administration. <br /> <br /> The Authority shall assess the need for and analyze the feasibility of multi- <br /> <br /> modal transportation improvements in the Corridor, including highway <br /> <br />'improvements, commuter and freight rail, recreational trails, ITS, safety and <br /> related land use issues. <br /> <br /> The Authority shall establish such advisory committees a.nd task forces as <br /> needed for the purpose of receiving public input and shall identify appropriate <br /> interested parties, and develop guidelines for public participation. <br /> <br /> The Authority shall conduct environmental evaluations, as required by law. <br /> The Authority shall coordinate its activities as necessary with Burlington <br /> Northern Railroad, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other <br /> necessary entities. <br /> <br /> The Authority shall prepare reports addressing implementation issues, <br /> including but not limited to ownership, operation, construction, start-up and <br /> financing. <br /> <br />ARTICLE V. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY <br /> <br />Section 1' General Powers. <br /> <br /> The Authority is hereby authorized to exercise such powers as is necessary <br />and proper to fulfill its purpose'and perform its duties. Such powers shall include <br />those specific powers enumerated in Section 2 of this Article. The Authority may <br /> <br /> <br />