KRS 74.100: Acquisition of existing systems -- Extension of mains and laterals -- How

paid for.

(1) Whenever a water supply line or system is in operation in any water district, and is

supplying water to the citizens and landowners, and the commission deems it

expedient to acquire the existing system, they may examine it, and if they find it

properly designed and constructed they may purchase it, and pay for it in the same

manner as provided for the original construction and improvement; or may pay for

it in whole or in part out of any surplus funds in possession, receipt or anticipation

of receipt by the commission.

(2) The commission may order any work or improvement it deems necessary to extend

the necessary water mains and water laterals in the district to supp ly water to the

residents of the district, and pay for such work by assessment against the land

benefited according to benefits, as provided in this chapter, or may pay for the work

in whole or in part out of the general fund of the water district realized from all

other resources in the district.