KRS 96.160: Power of city to furnish water and light.

The legislative body of any city may, by ordinance:

(1) Provide the city with water; establish and regulate public cisterns, hydrants and

reservoirs, within or beyond the limits of the city, for the extinguishment of fires

and the convenience of the inhabitants; prevent the unnecessary waste of water; and

compel any water company to change or relocate any water main or pipe.

(2) Provide, by itself or through others, for lighting the streets, public places and

buildings of the city and furnishing light to i ts inhabitants; and regulate the quality

and quantity of the light and the method, time and appliances for furnishing light.