KRS 183.740: KRS 183.630 to 183.730 constitutes alternate method of acquisition --

Effect of other statutes.

KRS 183.630 to 183.730 shall constitute a method for the acquisition, construction,

maintenance, expansion, financing or improvement of air navigation faci lities or airport

facilities or any part thereof or interest therein, or contract for services therefrom, by

governmental units or the Commonwealth in addition or as an alternate, to any other

method authorized by statute. It is intended to authorize the a cquisition, construction,

maintenance, expansion, financing, or improvement of additional facilities for an airport

acquired under authority of KRS 183.133 or interest therein, or contract for services

therefrom, as well as the original acquisition, constr uction, maintenance, expansion,

financing, or improvement of land and other facilities for an airport. Governmental units

shall have all authority conferred by KRS 183.133 for the acquisition, construction,

maintenance, expansion, financing or improvement of air navigation facilities or airport

facilities, or any part thereof or interest therein, or contract for services therefrom. Except

as otherwise provided in KRS 183.630 to 183.730, the provisions of KRS 183.133 to

183.138 shall apply to the operation o f airport facilities acquired under KRS 183.630 to

183.730.