Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 212.890.Powers of local and district health departments

(1) Acquire title, by purchase or otherwise, with the approval of the cabinet, to real estate and such other property as may be necessary;

(2) Maintain in each county not less than one (1) office and such others as are deemed necessary;

(3) Lease real and personal property;

(4) Procure liability insurance;

(5) Except as otherwise provided by law, do all other things reasonably necessary to protect and improve the health of the people.