KRS 184.100: Approval of plans and specifications by board -- Preliminary costs.

Upon qualification of the members of the board of directors, the board shall take up with

its engineer the plans and specifications proposed for the construction or maintenance of

the road, and may make such changes therein as may, within the scope of the

improvement or maintenance petition for, appear necessary. The cost of preparation of

such plans and specifications and any other reasonable costs borne by the sponsors of the

project prior to the organization of the district which are properly proved by v ouchers

shall be included in the cost of construction of the project and shall be repaid to such

sponsors out of moneys collected or received for the construction of such project.