§ 123. Erection and operation of life-saving apparatus. Any municipal
corporation may furnish, erect and locate such life-saving apparatus,
appliances and paraphernalia, and do all things necessary for the
practical operating of the same as they may deem advisable, along the
shores or banks of any streams, rivers or waters within their respective
boundaries. Any municipal corporation may appropriate of its funds for
the purpose of furnishing, erecting, locating and operating such
life-saving apparatus.