This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to improvement districts, specifically addressing the establishment, funding, and management of these districts. Key changes include the mayor and city council's authority to construct and make improvements to various public spaces, including sidewalks, public ways, and other public spaces. The bill also allows for improvements to be funded at public cost or by the levy of special assessments on the property especially benefited, and mandates that the creation of improvement districts be done through an ordinance. Additionally, the definition of "improvement" is expanded to include various types of construction and facilities. Further amendments clarify the process for creating improvement districts, including the requirement for public notice and the ability for property owners to file objections. The bill introduces provisions for advertising bids for improvements, allowing for flexibility in material selection based on property owner petitions. It also outlines the assessment process for funding improvements, specifying that costs will be levied based on the benefits received by the properties within the district. The bill ultimately repeals the original sections of the law, streamlining the legal framework governing improvement districts in Nebraska.

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