KRS 175B.090: Maintenance and repair of projects -- Restoration of or compensation for

damaged private property -- Permitted leases.

(1) Each project constructed or operated under this chapter shall be maintained and kept

in good condition and repair by the develo ping authority, which may contract with

the department or with any local highway department for maintenance of a project.

(2) All private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted by

this chapter shall be restored or repaired and pla ced in its original condition as

nearly as practicable or adequate compensation shall be made out of funds provided

under this chapter.

(3) All counties, cities, towns, and other political subdivisions and all public agencies

and commissions of the Commonw ealth, notwithstanding any contrary provision of

law, may lease, lend, grant, or convey to an authority any real property which may

be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the authorized purposes of the

authority, including public roads and other real property already devoted to public

use.

(4) In obtaining property under this chapter, an authority shall pursue the acquisition

under the procedures and mandates of KRS 416.540 to 416.670.