This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to the establishment and management of improvement districts in 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 these 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, it introduces new regulations for advertising bids for construction work and allows for the rejection of bids if deemed necessary by the city council.

The bill redefines the term "improvement" to encompass a broader range of activities, including landscaping and lighting systems, and specifies that the costs of improvements will be assessed based on the benefits received by the properties involved. It also establishes a framework for issuing street improvement bonds to finance these projects, ensuring that special assessments will contribute to a sinking fund for bond repayment. The original sections being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing improvement districts.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