Notwithstanding the provisions of § 4-1.05b.3 of this act, the Governor is authorized to increase the amounts set forth in Items 520 through 530 as provided in Paragraphs 1 through 4 herein. All such increases made in accordance with the provisions of this item shall be reported by the Governor to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations, House Finance and Senate Finance Committees:

1. To effect the purposes set forth in Item 546;

2. To effect the purpose of funds received as contributions from local governments, private donations, collections of contractual obligations, judgment and debts, and federal project grants. Such increases shall be reported in accordance with § 4-8.01 of this act;

3. To increase the amounts in Items 523 and 526 from the unexpended cash balance in the Transportation Trust Fund and the Toll Facilities Revolving Account on June 30, 1998, and June 30, 1999, as appropriate; and

4. To increase amounts in Item 524 from the unexpended cash balance in the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund to provide for outstanding maintenance replacement obligations on June 30, 1998, and June 30, 1999.