Sec. 13b-55a. Harbor improvement projects.
Sec. 13b-55a. Harbor improvement projects. (a) In addition to municipal requests for a grant-in-aid pursuant to section 13b-57, harbor improvement projects may
be initiated by the Commissioner of Transportation on behalf of the state or for the state
on behalf of the federal government. Recommendations on the prioritization or inclusion
of projects shall be submitted to the commissioner by the Connecticut Maritime Commission. The department shall contract for the provision of goods and services to harbors
and waterways for such improvements, and shall provide the funding required under
such contracts, except that the commissioner may enter into agreements with other state
agencies or municipalities for such agencies or municipalities to provide the funding
for any of such contracts. The department shall administer all contracts entered into
under this section.
(b) All contracts are subject to final negotiation of the scope and budget for a given
project. Contracting periods may vary depending on each project. Payments shall be
made on a reimbursement basis for deliverables completed no later than the dates of
service of an executed contract. Appropriate back-up information shall be included with
each payment request indicating that services have been rendered. The department may
elect to provide part or all of the funds necessary as an upfront payment, provided funds
are held in a separate, noninterest bearing account and are expended not later than sixty
days after such funds are provided.
(c) Harbor improvement projects include the preparation of plans, studies and construction for the alteration and improvement of various state, municipal and other properties in or adjacent to the waters of the state, for the purpose of improving the economy
and infrastructure of the state.
(P.A. 08-101, S. 9.)
History: P.A. 08-101 effective May 27, 2008.