This 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 addition of provisions allowing mayors and city councils to construct and fund improvements for streets, sidewalks, and public spaces, with funding sourced from special assessments on properties that benefit from the improvements. The bill also clarifies the process for creating improvement districts, including the requirement for public notice and the ability for property owners to file objections.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that allows for the inclusion of various types of improvements within a single district and specifies the procedures for advertising bids for construction work. It also outlines the assessment process for funding improvements, including the option for property owners to pay the entire cost upfront to avoid liens. The original sections being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing improvement districts.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