KRS 81A.481: Standing of county to challenge proposed annexation -- Appropriate

forum.

A county subject to the crediting provisions set forth in KRS 68.197 shall have standing

to challenge a proposed annexation on the basis that a city has failed to compl y with the

provisions of this chapter. The county may bring suit in the Circuit Court of the county in

which the territory to be annexed is located. Any suit brought pursuant to this section

shall be brought prior to or within sixty (60) days after the ena ctment of the ordinance

finally annexing the territory into the city.