Bill > LB90

This bill modifies provisions related to improvement districts in first-class cities, expanding and clarifying the rules for creating, funding, and managing infrastructure improvements. The bill broadens the scope of what can be included in improvement districts to encompass not just streets and alleys, but also sidewalks, public ways, and other public spaces. It allows cities to create improvement districts that can include multiple types of improvements in a single ordinance and provides more flexibility in how these districts are formed and funded. The bill specifies that improvements can be funded either through public costs or by levying special assessments on benefited properties, proportional to the benefits received. It also details procedural requirements such as publishing notices, allowing property owners to object to district creation, and establishing a process for soliciting and selecting bids for improvements. Additionally, the bill outlines how special assessments can be collected, including the ability to issue bonds up to 20 years in length and providing options for property owners to pay their entire assessment within 50 days to avoid future liens. The legislation gives mayors and city councils more discretion in creating and managing improvement districts while providing clear guidelines to protect property owners' interests.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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