Amendment #233 to H3400

Creation of A Grant Program For Culverts Within DFG

[Sponsors] Mr. Hill of Ipswich moves to amend the bill in Section 2 by inserting, in item 2300-0101, line 5, by inserting after “laws” the following:

Provided further that the secretary shall create a grant program that would help cities and towns “For the cost of construction and reconstruction of culverts under or adjacent to town ways; provided that such costs may include expenses related to the relocation of utility lines in conjunction with such construction or reconstruction; provided further, that the commonwealth shall reimburse any such city or town under this item within 30 days after receipt by the department of a request for reimbursement from the city or town, which request shall include certification by the city or town that actual expenses have been incurred, and that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the city or town according to the specifications of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and procedures established by the department” and in said item by striking out the figures “350,000” and inserting in place there of “1,000,000”.