Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13b-284: (Formerly Sec. 16-112). Reimbursement of towns and cities.

The amount assessed by any order of the Commissioner of Transportation, or the Superior Court upon appeal therefrom, against any town or city in this state, for the removal of a grade crossing in a highway which was in existence before the construction of the railroad, shall be reimbursed by the state to such town or city. Such town or city shall present its claim to the Comptroller, with proofs and certificates to his satisfaction from the commissioner; and the Comptroller shall thereupon draw his order on the Treasurer in favor of such town or city for the amount which he finds due on such claim.