Bill > LB883

This bill modifies provisions related to the Civic and Community Center Financing Act and the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program. Under the Civic and Community Center Financing Act, the definition of an "eligible facility" for historic buildings or districts is expanded to include properties determined eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or properties designated by local ordinances approved by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The bill also allows for the demolition of substandard and abandoned buildings as part of public space upgrades and clarifies that historic building grants can be used for demolition or reuse. For the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Grant Program, which provides grants for demolishing substandard and abandoned commercial properties, the bill refines the definition of such properties and introduces new requirements for properties listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, requiring either a certified building professional's assessment with the State Historic Preservation Officer's approval or agreed-upon preservation-based mitigation strategies. Additionally, the bill allows the Revitalize Rural Nebraska Fund to cover costs incurred by the State Historic Preservation Officer in fulfilling these new duties.

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