Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-32-24.1. Finding with respect to use of the power of eminent domain with respect to recreational redevelopment projects that create and/or preserve jobs within the state and projects financed with incremental tax revenues

(a) The general assembly hereby determines and declares that the financing, construction, and development of recreational projects (as defined in § 42-34-6(4)), with planned redevelopment of the surrounding project area, and projects financed with incremental tax revenues pursuant to chapters 31, 32, 33, 33.2, and 33.4 of title 45 in municipalities with a population greater than 60,000 but less than 80,000 that will create and/or preserve jobs within the state, are public uses of statewide concern and are in the interest of, and for benefit of, the citizens of the state, and will contribute substantially to the social and economic well-being of the citizens of the state and significantly enhance the economic development and employment opportunities within the state; and

(b) The general assembly hereby determines and declares that government support in facilitating the presence of recreational projects (as defined in § 42-34-6(4)), with planned redevelopment of the surrounding project area and projects financed with incremental tax revenues pursuant to chapters 31, 32, 33, 33.2, and 33.4 of title 45 in municipalities with a population greater than 60,000 but less than 80,000, and the creation and/or preservation of jobs within the state, provides to the state and its citizens highly valued intangible benefits that increase and/or improve the quality of life and civic relationships of their citizens.