Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 97.257 (2026)

Power of condemnation for park purposes

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Whenever property shall be needed by any city of the first class for any park, playground, or community center purpose contemplated in KRS 97.250 to 97.257, either within or beyond the boundaries of such city, in the county in which such city is located, the director of parks and recreation may, with the consent of the legislative body of such city, order the condemnation of such property in the manner provided in the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky. History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 140, sec. 49. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 34, sec. 2.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1965–2004 · leading case: Martingale, LLC v. City of Louisville, 151 S.W.3d 829 (Ky. Ct. App. 2004).

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Martingale, LLC v. City of Louisville, 151 S.W.3d 829 (Ky. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 3× “[Martingale] further argue[s] that condemnation of the bridge for a park purpose needs to be ordered by the director of parks and recreation under KRS 97.257. They also contend that only real property can -be condemned under this statute, but the plain language of KRS 97.”

Embry v. City of Caneyville, 397 S.W.2d 141 (Ky. Ct. App. 1965). “010(1), appellants assert that because KRS 97.257 and KRS 97.540 expressly give this power only to first-and third-class cities, a specific grant of like power to sixth-class cities was withheld by the Legislature.”

Mengel Props. v. City of Louisville, 400 S.W.2d 690 (Ky. Ct. App. 1965). “The procedure provided in KRS 97.257 and 416.120 was followed. A reversal is urged on the grounds that: (1) the trial court erred in refusing to permit the introduction of competent evidence; (2) the trial court erred in overruling appellant’s motion to discharge the jury for…”

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