Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government v. Hayse

COMBS, Judge.

The trial court granted summary judgment requiring the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to appropriate out of its general funds to the Lexington Public Library an amount consistent with KRS 173.360(1).

The government argues on appeal that “roll-back” provisions of KRS ch. 132 apply to KRS 173.360, and the suit was improperly designated as a class action. The library and the library patron argue on cross-appeal that the trial court improperly denied retrospective relief.

In 1968, the library filed suit against the City of Lexington for the minimum funding under KRS 173.360…