The tax is for the ordinary expenses and charges of the city or town, for the payment of interest and indebtedness, including sinking funds, and for other purposes authorized by law.
Purpose of tax levied by city or town electors
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-4., under Chapter 44-5 Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-4.