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The duties of the Task Force shall include the following: A. The Task Force shall seek, receive and manage grant funding in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and other requirements of the granting agency or organization. B. The Task Force shall seek, receive, and manage state or other funding as appropriate and as feasible. 3. The Task Force shall assess the need for and analyze the feasibility of multi -modal transportation improvements in the Corridor, including highway improvements, commuter, light and freight rail, recreational trails, ITS, safety and related land use issues. 4. The Task Force shall establish such advisory committees and task forces as needed for the purpose of receiving public input and shall identify appropriate interested parties, and develop guidelines for public participation. 5. The Task Force shall conduct environmental evaluations, as required by law. 6. The Task Force shall coordinate its activities as necessary with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railroad, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, affected airports, the Metropolitan Council, and other necessary entities. 7. The Task Force shall prepare reports addressing implementation issues, including but not limited to ownership, operation, construction, start-up and financing. The Task Force shall also prepare a report addressing the on -going implementation responsibilities of the Task Force, if any, and shall make recommendations regarding the composition, powers and duties of the Task Force for implementation. ARTICLE V. POWERS OF THE TASK FORCE Section 1: General Powers. The Task Force is hereby authorized to exercise such powers as are necessary and proper to fulfill its purpose and perform its duties. Such powers shall include those specific powers enumerated in Section 2 of this Article. The Task Force shall not have the power to issue bonds. Section 2: Specific Powers. Page 67