In order to provide the necessary funds to establish and operate a services program for mental health or individuals with an intellectual disability and to establish and maintain a clinic, any city or county coming under the provisions of KRS 210.370 to 210.460 may contribute its proportionate share of the cost of the program, to be apportioned on a population basis, by direct appropriation from its general tax fund or by allocating therefor the proceeds of a special tax for the support of the program. The cost shall be deemed for all purposes a proper county expense.
KRS 210.460