Bill > S620

This bill establishes clear ownership and maintenance responsibilities for specific water control structures in the cities of Malden, Revere, and Everett, focusing on the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will be responsible for the assets related to water flow control, including tide gates, while the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will manage the Cutler highway bridge and its associated structures like box culverts and trash racks. Both agencies are required to conduct routine maintenance and inspections at least twice annually, handle emergency repairs, and ensure proper functionality of their respective assets. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "emergency maintenance," "routine maintenance," and "reconstruction," and mandates that DCR report inspection results to MassDOT and the mayors of the involved cities within 90 days. Additionally, the bill requires MassDOT to permit DCR personnel access to their property for maintenance purposes and allows city officials to observe maintenance activities. The costs of maintenance, repairs, and inspections will be covered by the agency with care, custody, and control of the specific assets.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S620