The program created by this amendatory Act of 1989 in Sections 4.12 and 4.13 shall be known as the RTA Strategic Capital Improvement Program (the “Strategic Capital Improvement Program”). The Strategic Capital Improvement Program will enhance the ability of the Authority to acquire, repair or replace public transportation facilities in the metropolitan region and shall be financed through the issuance of bonds or notes authorized for Strategic Capital Improvement Projects under Section 4.04 of this Act. The Program is intended as a supplement to the ongoing capital development activities of the Authority and the Service Boards financed with grants, loans and other moneys made available by the federal government or the State of Illinois. The Authority and the Service Boards shall continue to seek, receive and expend all available grants, loans and other moneys.
     Any contracts for architectural or engineering services for projects approved pursuant to Section 4.13 shall comply with the requirements set forth in “An Act concerning municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions”, as now or hereafter amended.