Section 305.238 - Political subdivision funding air facilities with federal grants may request department to act as agent - laws and rules governing1. The department of transportation is authorized to act as agent of any political subdivision of the state upon the request of such political subdivision in accepting and receiving federal grant moneys for airports or other air navigation purposes, and in contracting for the acquisition, construction, development, improvement, operation and maintenance of airports or other air navigation facilities in this state, financed either in whole or in part by federal moneys.2. The governing body of any political subdivision is authorized to designate the department as its agent for such purposes and to enter into an agreement with it prescribing the terms and conditions of such agency in accordance with federal laws, rules and regulations and with sections 305.170 to 305.270.3. Moneys paid over by the United States government shall be retained by the state or paid over to such political subdivisions under such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the United States government in making such grants.