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Government units that are located within rail/transportation corridors other than the Northstar Corridor are eligible to participate as non-voting, coordinating members (hereinafter referred to as "Coordinating Members" or "Coordinating Memberships"). The purpose of the Coordinating Memberships is to facilitate coordination with other rail/transportation corridors that may be affected by decisions made by the Authority. The government units that are eligible for a Coordinating Membership include, but are not limited to, the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority, the Red Rock Corridor Commission, and Isanti County, Coordinating Members may be eligible to participate if approved by the Authority. Article IV of the Agreement is amended by adding new paragraphs G. and H. as follows: Go The Authority shall seek, receive, and manage federal, state, and local funding, in conjunction with Mn/DOT and the Metropolitan Council. Ho The Authority shall' perform the responsibilities delegated by the Commissioner of Transportation for development and construction of commuter rail, pursuant to an agreement with the State of Minnesota and subject to the condition that sufficient funds are received. Article V, Section 2, Paragraphs B, F, and G of the Agreement are amended to read as follows: Bt The Authority may enter into any contract necessary or proper for the exercise of its powers or the fulfillment of its duties, including agreements entered into pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 471.59, 398.04, subd. 9, and 174.82, and enforce such contracts to the extent available in equity or at law. The Authority may approve any contract relating to this Agreement up to the amount approved in the annual budget, and may authorize the Chair of the Authority to execute those contracts. No payment on any invoice for services performed by a consultant or any other person or organization providing services in connection with this Agreement shall be authorized unless .approved by the Executive Committee. The Authority may apply for and accept gifts, grants or loans of money, other property or assistance from the United States Government, the State of Minnesota, local government units, or any person, association or agency for any of its purposes; enter into any agreement in connection therewith; and hold, use and dispose of such money, other property to the parties and 3 I I I I I I I I I I I Ii I I I I I