R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-1-2

Within one year after its passage, the city or town council shall cause to be filed in the land evidence records a copy of its resolution declaring that the public interest and convenience makes necessary or advantageous the acquisition of real property in the manner prescribed by this chapter and also a description of the land or other real property indicating the nature and extent of the estate or interest therein taken as provided in this chapter and a plat thereof, and a copy of the resolution, description and plat shall be certified by the city or town clerk.