R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-3-9: Election by council to make or discontinue improvements.

The town or city council shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days after the first publication of notice required by § 24-3-8, elect whether or not they will make improvements, and the town or city council may, at any time before election, discontinue all further proceedings relative thereto, but the town or city, upon the discontinuance, shall be liable for all costs, fees and expenses which shall have accrued; and the court may enter judgment and issue execution therefor as to the costs accrued on an appeal.