Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects
Section 46-2-21. - Cooperation with federal government.

§ 46-2-21. Cooperation with federal government.
(a) The city or town shall have full power and authority to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the planning, constructing, equipping, maintenance, and operation of the projects in the event that the federal government shall make any federal funds or federal assistance available therefor. The city or town, with the approval of the governor, is hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the city or town, the provisions of the federal legislation, and may file written evidence of the acceptance with the federal government. Each such acceptance shall be duly signed by the city or town treasurer and countersigned by the governor.
(b) The treasurer may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal government, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the carrying out of the flood control project or projects and may give assurance that it will hold and save harmless the United States and/or the state from claims for damages arising from construction works, and all the contracts and agreements shall be approved as to form by the attorney general and be signed by the city or town treasurer in behalf of the city or town and in the name of the state by the governor.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-21.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 46 - Waters and Navigation

Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects

Section 46-2-1. - Application for federal harbor appropriations.

Section 46-2-2. - Agreements by state to satisfy federal conditions as to projects.

Section 46-2-3. - Agreements to hold federal government harmless.

Section 46-2-4. - Applications for federal aid.

Section 46-2-5. - Payment of state contributions.

Section 46-2-6. - Powers supplemental.

Section 46-2-7. - Agreements by cities and towns to meet federal conditions.

Section 46-2-8. - Joint undertakings of cities and towns.

Section 46-2-9. - Condemnation by cities and towns — Appropriations and borrowing.

Section 46-2-10. - Agreement by town or city to hold federal government harmless.

Section 46-2-11. - State contributions where appropriation made by city or town.

Section 46-2-12. - Acquisition of land for flood control projects authorized.

Section 46-2-13. - Payment for property taken.

Section 46-2-14. - Filing of plat and certificate — Notice to owners.

Section 46-2-15. - Appraisal and award of damages.

Section 46-2-16. - Examination of commissioners’ report — Jury trial on damages — Costs.

Section 46-2-17. - Amendment of proceedings.

Section 46-2-18. - Judgment for damages.

Section 46-2-19. - Damages for riparian rights.

Section 46-2-20. - Acquisition of lands in other towns.

Section 46-2-21. - Cooperation with federal government.

Section 46-2-22. - Compliance with federal and local rules.

Section 46-2-23. - Maintenance and operation of works.

Section 46-2-24. - Prevention of encroachments.

Section 46-2-25. - Apportionment of costs.

Section 46-2-26. - Provisions additional.