The bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to the establishment and management of improvement districts by cities of the first class. Key changes include the mayor and city council's authority to construct and fund improvements for streets, sidewalks, and public spaces, with the ability to create improvement districts through an ordinance. The bill allows for improvements to be funded by special assessments on properties that benefit from the improvements, and it clarifies the process for property owners to object to the creation of such districts. Additionally, the bill redefines the term "improvement" to encompass a broader range of activities, including landscaping and lighting systems.

Further amendments streamline the bidding process for improvements, allowing for flexibility in material selection based on property owner petitions. The bill also establishes guidelines for the assessment of costs associated with improvements, ensuring that these costs are proportionate to the benefits received by the properties within the districts. It introduces provisions for the issuance of street improvement bonds to finance these projects and outlines the conditions under which property owners can pay their assessments to avoid liens. The original sections being amended are repealed, consolidating the legal framework governing improvement districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-617, 16-617.01, 16-618, 16-619, 16-620, 16-621, 16-622, 16-623, 16-624
Final Reading: 16-617, 16-617.01, 16-618, 16-619, 16-620, 16-621, 16-622, 16-623, 16-624
Slip Law: 16-617, 16-617.01, 16-618, 16-619, 16-620, 16-621, 16-622, 16-623, 16-624