R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-31.1-7: Cooperation by public bodies.

For the purpose of further aiding and cooperating to accomplish the purpose of this chapter, any public body may upon terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine:

(1) Cause services to be furnished the redevelopment agency of the character which the public body is otherwise empowered to furnish.

(2) Grant or contribute funds to a redevelopment agency or enter into an agreement with the redevelopment agency to furnish funds or other assistance.

(3) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate with the redevelopment agency to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.