Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 201.070.Condemnation of property

Whenever the board finds that property anywhere within the county is needed for any of the purposes contemplated in this chapter, the board may, by resolution reciting such need, order the condemnation of such property. Proceedings for condemnation shall be in the Circuit Court of the county, and shall be conducted in the name of the board by the city attorney of the city of the first class, who shall be the legal representative of the board, and the procedure shall be that set out in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky.