§ 209-t. Contracts for joint fire alarm systems. The local governing
bodies of the several villages and fire districts of the state are
hereby authorized on behalf of their respective villages and fire
districts to enter into contracts with any other village or fire
district for the construction, operation and maintenance and joint use
of a fire alarm system at their joint expense (each village or fire
district bearing a part of the expense in proportion to the assessed
valuation of real estate in such village or fire district, or on such
other basis or division as may be jointly agreed upon).