ARTICLE 24. - MUTUAL ASSISTANCE FIREFIGHTING AGREEMENTS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.
The text
Sec. 1. - Mutual firefighting assistance agreement with adjoining municipalities.#
The Town of West Warwick is authorized and empowered to enter into agreements with the Cities of Cranston, Warwick and with the Anthony Fire District and East Greenwich Fire District for mutual firefighting assistance between West Warwick and said cities or districts under such terms as all parties shall deem adequate and reasonable.
(Laws 1970, ch. 296, § 1)
Sec. 2. - Appropriation of moneys [monies] for furnishing of protection under agreements and payment of costs and expenses.#
The qualified electors of the Town of West Warwick at a regular or special financial town meeting assembled, are authorized and empowered to appropriate such sum or sums of money as may be needed or required for furnishing of protection under agreements and for payment of cost and expenses that may occur as a result of performance of these agreements, and the said sums shall be added to and made part of the general appropriation of said department.
(Laws 1970, ch. 296, § 2)
Sec. 3. - Firefighting assistance deemed governmental function.#
The furnishing by the Town of West Warwick of firefighting assistance pursuant to these agreements shall be deemed for the purpose of any claims against said town arising therefor to be in the exercise of a governmental function.
(Laws 1970, ch. 296, § 3)