N.Y. Transportation Law § 453: Powers and duties of municipalities

§ 453. Powers and duties of municipalities. A municipality is hereby

authorized:

1. To undertake and carry out municipal bridge improvements for which

state assistance is received or is to be received pursuant to this

article.

2. To expend moneys received from the state together with other moneys

available to it for costs incurred for such improvements.

3. To contract with any person, firm, corporation or agency, either

governmental or private, for the purpose of accomplishing the purposes

of this article.

4. To apply for and receive moneys of the state and the federal

government for the purposes of accomplishing municipal bridge

improvements.

5. To perform such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper

or desirable in order to carry out municipal bridge improvements or any

obligation, duty or function relating thereto.