(1) The governing authorities of each municipality and county may set aside, appropriate and expend moneys from the general fund to finance the provisions of Sections 17-1-1 through 17-1-27, inclusive.
(2) The governing authorities of each municipality and county may set aside, appropriate and expend moneys from the general fund to finance the provisions of Sections 17-1-31 through 17-1-35, inclusive.