KRS 97.140: Property which cities may acquire -- Methods of acquisition -- Title in city.

Any city that establishes a recreational project may purchase solely from the funds

provided under the authority of KRS 97.100 to 97.240, or may acquire by gift, devise,

bequest or grant, lands, structures, rights of way, franchises, easements or other interests

in land necessary for the establishment and maintenance of the project, upon such terms,

prices and considerations as the city considers reasonable. Title to all prope rty acquired

for such purposes shall be taken in the name of the city.