(a) The division shall foster and encourage the participation of private enterprise in the development of railroad, waterway, transit, and airway facilities to the fullest extent it deems practicable in the interest of limiting the necessity of construction and operation of such facilities by the division. In this respect, the division shall advertise and solicit for the construction, operation, maintenance, or a combination thereof for any facility included in the development plan in accordance to plans, specifications, policies, or guidance prepared by the division.
(b) When the division considers it advisable and practicable, it may include certain facilities in the development plan to be installed by private enterprise and leased back to the division on an installment contract or option to purchase: Provided, That any such lease back arrangement must be financially feasible, and any bonds or loans utilized to enter into such lease back arrangement shall be repayable in full from the expected rentals to be generated by such facility.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17. Roads and Highways
Article 16F. West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
§17-16F-1. Legislative Findings and Creation of Division
§17-16F-2. Secretary S Powers and Duties
§17-16F-4. Powers and Duties of Division
§17-16F-8. Financial Interest in Contracts Prohibited; Penalty
§17-16F-9. Public Purpose of Activities; Property of Public Utilities and Common Carriers
§17-16F-11. Foreign Trade Zones; Free Trade Zones; Ports of Entry and Customs Zones
§17-16F-13. Additional Powers and Duties of Division Related to Railroad Projects
§17-16F-14. Additional Authority Regarding the Maryland Area Regional Commuter
§17-16F-15. Rail Operations; Purchases
§17-16F-16. Railroad Maintenance Fund
§17-16F-18. Trustee for Bondholders; Contents of Trust Agreement
§17-16F-19. Legal Remedies of Bondholders and Trustees
§17-16F-21. Use of Funds by Division; Restrictions
§17-16F-22. Investment of Funds by Division
§17-16F-24. Maintenance, Operation, and Repair of Projects; Reports to Governor and Legislature
§17-16F-25. Railroad Maintenance Bonds Lawful Investments
§17-16F-26. West Virginia Commuter Rail Access Fund
§17-16F-27. State Rail Plan Required
§17-16F-29. State Financial Assistance for County, Municipal and Regional Airports
§17-16F-31. Establishment and Operation of State Airports
§17-16F-32. Use of State and Municipal Facilities and Services