Neighboring towns near Flint took care of the problem at their own expense. Is it fair to them that Flint doesn't have to pay? Perhaps we should pay those neigh

Neighboring towns near Flint took care of the problem at their own expense. Is it fair to them that Flint doesn't have to pay? Perhaps we should pay those neighboring town back, with interest, for the work that they did? Aren't we encouraging irresponsible behavior if we pay for Flint but not the other towns?