KRS 104.030: Power of cities to extend flood control systems outside city boundaries --

Acquisition of property.

(1) For the purpose of protecting property within and beyond their limits from floods or

high water, cities of all classes are authorized to extend a f lood control system

outside the city boundaries by constructing, enlarging, extending, equipping,

maintaining and operating walls or other barriers with necessary appurtenances and

equipment beyond the boundaries of the city.

(2) For that purpose every city may acquire all necessary and convenient land, rights of

way and other property therefor by gift, purchase or condemnation, and cause the

walls or barriers and their appurtenances and equipment to be erected, maintained

and operated. The city is authoriz ed to accept upon such terms as the governing

authority may deem necessary or appropriate any gift, contribution or allotment of

money or property by the government of the United States or any of its agencies or

by any individual or corporation.