The commissioner and the department of transportation shall assume all rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities of the former commissioner and department of the environment related to the Green Streets Program and other urban forestry and beautification programs, including:
(1) All personnel, books, records, property and funds related to the Green Streets Program and other urban forestry and beautification programs;
(2) The administration of any federal, state, local or private grant or loan programs, except to the extent prohibited by the grantor or grant agreement, related to the Green Streets Program and other urban forestry and beautification programs; and
(3) The rights and duties under existing contracts, appropriations, grant agreements, redevelopment agreements, leases, indentures or other agreements or ordinances related to the Green Streets Program and other urban forestry and beautification programs.
All rules or regulations issued by the former commissioner of the environment relating to the Green Streets Program and other urban forestry and beautification programs, in effect as of January 1, 2012, shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the commissioner of transportation.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 6)