Sec. 14. (a) Notwithstanding IC 36-7.5-2-8, the NWIRDA and the NICTD may utilize and may comply with the provisions of:
(1) IC 5-16;
(2) IC 5-23;
(3) IC 5-30;
(4) IC 5-32;
(5) IC 36-1-12; or
(6) any combination of the statutes listed in subdivisions (1) through (5) as determined by the NWIRDA or the NICTD, whichever is appropriate;
when financing, acquiring and constructing a rail project under this article.
(b) The NWIRDA and the NICTD may contract to finance, acquire, and construct a rail project in accordance with this section.