262.745 Powers of board of directors.

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Subject to the approval of the board of supervisors, the board of directors of a watershed conservancy district shall have power to:

(1)Levy an annual tax on the real property within the district within the limitations

provided in KRS 262.760 for administration, construction, operation and

maintenance of works of improvement within the district.

(2)Acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or through condemnation

proceedings in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky, the

fee simple title or any lesser interest in land including easements and flowage rights

as are necessary for the exercise of any authorized function of the district, and for

such purpose, may cause examinations and surveys to be made of any lands,

easements or rights-of-way necessary for the performance of any authorized

function of the district.

(3)Construct, improve, operate and maintain such structures as may be necessary for

the performance of any function authorized by KRS 262.700 to 262.795.

(4)Borrow such money as is necessary for the purpose of acquiring lands or rights-of-

way and establishing, constructing, reconstructing, repairing, enlarging and

maintaining such structures and improvements as are required by the district in the

performance of its functions, and issue, negotiate and sell its bonds as provided in

KRS 262.750.