§ 24-3-22. Compensation and expenses of commissioners — Collection from petitioners.
The commissioners shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for their services, and for all sums of money expended for the plat and other necessary disbursements, to be allowed by the town council, whether the report is rejected, confirmed, or recommitted, to be paid by the petitioners, the amount of which shall be equally apportioned and assessed to the petitioners by the assessors of taxes; and unless paid forthwith by the petitioners, shall be added to the taxes assessed against the real estate abutting on the platted street or way belonging to the petitioners and the petitioners owning the property at the next annual assessment of taxes; and shall be and remain a lien upon the real estate until it is paid, and shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the other taxes assessed against the petitioners, except in cases where the petitioners are nonresidents of this state or of the United States, in which cases one year in addition shall be allowed for the payment of the assessment.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 72, § 41; G.L. 1909, ch. 83, § 41; G.L. 1923, ch. 96, § 40; G.L. 1938, ch. 73, § 40; G.L. 1956, § 24-3-22.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-3 - Improvement and Grading by Towns
Section 24-3-1. - Power to mark out, widen or relocate municipal roads.
Section 24-3-4. - Assessment of benefits and damages in cities.
Section 24-3-5. - Commissioners’ estimate and report.
Section 24-3-6. - Filing and notice of report.
Section 24-3-7. - Publication and posting of notices.
Section 24-3-8. - Jury trial on report.
Section 24-3-9. - Election by council to make or discontinue improvements.
Section 24-3-10. - Taking of possession by town — Removal of crops and improvements.
Section 24-3-11. - Confirmation of reports.
Section 24-3-12. - Termination of leases and contracts on land taken.
Section 24-3-13. - Payment of damages awarded — Action against town.
Section 24-3-14. - Collection of assessments for benefits — Lien.
Section 24-3-15. - Compensation and expenses of commissioners.
Section 24-3-16. - Declaration of opening of highway.
Section 24-3-17. - Cities and towns affected.
Section 24-3-18. - Commissioners to define grade.
Section 24-3-19. - Notice of report on definition of grade.
Section 24-3-20. - Council action on commissioners’ report — Recording.
Section 24-3-21. - Effect of definition of grade.
Section 24-3-22. - Compensation and expenses of commissioners — Collection from petitioners.
Section 24-3-23. - Grading or change of grade — Notice and hearing.
Section 24-3-24. - Establishment and curbing of sidewalks.
Section 24-3-25. - Liability for cost of curbs.
Section 24-3-26. - Collection of curb costs.
Section 24-3-27. - Settlement or appraisal of damages from change of grade.
Section 24-3-28. - Appeal of appraisals and assessments.
Section 24-3-29. - Judgment on appeal.
Section 24-3-30. - Payment of damages — Action for recovery.