03/11/2025 Ordinances 10,012 ORDINANCE NO. 10,012
An ordinance to amend Chapter 13 of Grand Island City Code; to amend various
Sections; to clarify and/or make general corrections to various code sections, to repeal any
ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND,NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That in order to ensure consistent administration of the City's Business Improvement
Districts, the existing Districts and any Districts to be created in the future, Chapter 13
shall be reorganized and codified as set forth in this Ordinance and that Exhibit A shall be
codified into City Code.
2. That each existing District shall convene a meeting of its Board of Directors within
ninety (90) days of the passage of this Ordinance to ensure it is governing itself in
accordance with the law and the requirements of this Ordinance and shall make any
required amendments to their governing documents within 180 days of the passage of this
Ordinance.
3. That the Ordinances which established each of the City's existing Districts, Fonner Park
Business Improvement District, Fourth Street Business Improvement District, South
Locust Business Improvement District and Railside Business Improvement District, shall
remain in full force and effect except as supplemented herein. To the extent any portion
of this Ordinance is inconsistent with Ordinances 9622, 9623, 9941 and 9700 the
provisions of this Ordinance shall control.
4. That the portions of Ordinance 9962 which related to the Business Improvement Districts
are hereby repealed and superseded by this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Article 13-VIII, Article 13-IX, Article 13-X, Article 13-XI, and
Article 13-XII of the Grand Island City Code are hereby amended to add and read as follows:
CHAPTER 13
DOWNTOWN AND BUISNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
ARTICLE I
Business Improvement Districts Generally
13-1 Purpose
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
The Mayor and Council find it necessary for the promotion and maintenance of the
welfare and general interest of the City, its trade, commerce and inhabitants that the City
establish Business Improvement District(s) in such areas and numbers as deemed necessary, in
accordance with the applicable state statutes as now existing or hereafter amended. Each
District shall be established by separate ordinance and incorporated into City Code. In the event
a District is dissolved it shall be removed from City Code, but the establishing Ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect until such time as all business related to the District has
concluded.
13-2 Taxation
A. Assessment
1. On or before the first day of July each year, expect the initial creating year,
a proposed budget shall be prepared by the District Board for the ensuing
fiscal year to commence on the first day of October and end on the
following last day of September.
2. Said proposed budget shall be considered by the City Council during open
session at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Following such
consideration, a proposed assessment schedule shall be prepared.
3. The costs and expenses for the activities proposed to be performed within the
district will be funded through special assessments, as authorized by the
Business Improvement District Act, against the property in the district based
upon the special benefits of the property and shall be fairly and equitably
equalized by the City Council sitting as a Board of Equalization.
B. Determination, computation and objections
1. The special assessments on each property will be levied annually based upon
the assessed value of individual property divided by total assessed value of
all taxable property in the district times total special assessment equals
individual special assessment.
2. The assessed values to be used shall be the values as shown in the office of
the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first day of January of the current
year.
3. Notice of the proposed assessment shall be published as required by Neb.
Rev. Stat. §19-4030, as amended.
4. Any objection or protest to the proposed assessment shall be heard pursuant
to the hearing date and notice as scheduled in accordance with Neb. Rev.
Stat. §19-4030, as amended.
C. Collection, disposition of tax
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
1. All special assessments shall be liens upon the property assessed. The
special assessments provided herein shall be a lien on the property
assessed superior and prior to all other liens except general taxes and
other special assessments, which shall be of equal priority. No special
assessment made hereunder shall be void for any irregularity, defect,
error, or informality in procedure, in levy or equalization thereof
2. Such liens shall be certified for collection and collected in the same manner
as special assessments for improvements and street improvement districts of
the City are collected.
D. Failure to pay tax;penalty
1. All assessments shall be payable in one installment to become delinquent
fifty (50) days after the date of such levy.
2. Delinquent payments shall draw interest at the rate specified in Neb. Rev.
Stat. §45-104.01, as amended.
13-3 Governance
A. Composition
1. Each District Board shall have a minimum of five (5) members and no
more than nine (9)members.
2. The District Board shall not have an even number of members.
3. The final number of District Board members shall be determined by the by-
laws.
B. Duties
1. It shall be the duty of each District Board to make recommendations to the
City Council on the following matters:
a. Any proposed changes to the boundaries of the District.
b. Plans for improvements in such District.
c. The use of any revenue collected under the authority of State
statutes applicable to the District.
d. Proposed budgets for the District.
e. The necessity of creating any parking district within the
boundaries of the District.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
f. Any other matter reasonably related to any power which may be
exercised under the State statutes applicable to the District.
2. It shall be the duty of each District Board to provide notice to the City
Council in the event the District takes any of the following actions:
a. Incorporation of the District as an independent legal entity.
b. The distribution of any funds to an outside entity for purposes of
administering District business.
c. Any amendments to the District's governing documents or bylaws.
d. The appointment or removal of board members.
3. Frequency of Report
a. Each District shall submit a report of activity to the City Council not
less than once per year and may report more frequently as
determined by the Board.
C. Meetings
The District shall have a minimum of six meetings per year
D. By-laws
The District shall create and keep By-laws current.
E. Reporting to Council
The District shall report to Council with an update of District activities at least once
a year
F. Insurance
1. The Districts shall maintain insurance at the levels required by the City for
outside contractors as may be effective on October 1 of each year. In the
event the District did not utilize employees, contractors or subcontractors in
the preceding fiscal year, and certifies to Council that they will not utilize the
same during the subsequent fiscal year, the District may request Council
waive some or all of the City's insurance requirements while approving their
annual budget. If, at any time following approval of the budget the District
engages in activities which necessitate said coverage be reinstated,the
District shall obtain insurance at least thirty (30) days prior to said activity.
G. Incorporation as their own entity; independent operation
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
1. Any District wishing to govern itself independently may seek incorporation
as may be required by law. The District shall govern itself in all manners as
if they were a political subdivision including compliance with all applicable
state and federal law.
2. In the event the District maintains its own financial resources or records, the
District must provide all written financial control procedures to the City
simultaneously with the presentation of their annual budget and must impose
said controls immediately and consistently.
H. Commitments
1. The method of raising revenue shall be fair and equitable.
2. If a general occupation tax is used,the tax shall be based primarily on the
square footage of the owner's and user's place of business.
3. If a special assessment is used, the assessment shall be based upon the
special benefit to the property within the Business Improvement District.
Article VIII Fonner Park Business Improvement District
13-60 Creation Of District
There is hereby created and established a business improvement district pursuant to Chapter 19,
Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended to be known as Fonner Park Business
Improvement District of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska. Notice of hearing was given pursuant
to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-4029.01 and a public hearing was held on February 17, 2017. Creation of
the District was established by the Grand Island City Council by passage Ordinance 9622 on
February 17, 2017, with the effective date March 1, 2017.
13-61 Purpose
The purpose, public improvements and facilities to be included in said district shall be:
promotional activities; maintenance and improvement of the landscaped greenway; maintenance,
repair,improvement and replacement of the sprinkler system in the greenway;regular mowing and
trimming of the greenway; all facets of the purchase, care and replacement of trees, shrubs and
grass and other decorative improvements; snow removal from sidewalks parallel of South Locust;
employment of or contracting for personnel, purchase of equipment, materials, supplies or other
expenses that accomplish the purposes of the district; other incidental or ongoing expenses as
needed for the maintenance, improvement and beautification of the green belt area and to
accomplish the goals and objectives of the Business Improvement Board of the district ("
activities") in the district.
13-62 District Boundaries
The outer boundaries of Fonner Park Business Improvement District are described as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
Beginning at the southeast corner of Section Twenty One(21),Township Eleven 11)North,Range
Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P. M. in Grand Island, Hall County,Nebraska; thence west on the south
line of said Section Twenty One ( 21) to a point one hundred ( 100) feet west of the Southeast
corner; thence north on a line one hundred ( 100) feet west of and parallel with the line common
to Section Twenty One ( 21), Township Eleven ( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9) and Section Twenty
Two(22),Township Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine(9)to the north line of the Southeast Quarter
( SE 1/4) of Section Twenty One (21), Township Eleven 11)North, Range Nine ( 9); thence east
on the north line of the Southeast Quarter SE 1/4)of Section Twenty One(21),Township Eleven
( 11) North, Range Nine 9) a distance of one hundred ( 100) feet to the line common to Section
Twenty One ( 21), Township Eleven ( 11) North, Range Nine ( 9) and Section Twenty Two 22),
Township Eleven ( 11) North, Range Nine ( 9); thence continuing east on the north line of the
Southwest Quarter ( SW1/ 4) of Section Twenty Two 22), Township Eleven ( 11) North, Range
Nine ( 9) for a distance of one hundred 100) feet; thence south on a line one hundred ( 100) feet
east of and parallel with the line common to Section Twenty One ( 21), Township Eleven ( 11)
North, Range Nine(9) and Section Twenty Two(22), Township Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine
9) to the south line of Section Twenty Two ( 22), Township Eleven ( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9);
thence west on the south line of Section Twenty Two 22), Township Eleven ( 11) North, Range
Nine ( 9)to the point of beginning.
13-63 Special Assessments
The real property located within the boundaries of Fonner Park BID shall be subject to special
assessment as authorized by Chapter 1, Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as
amended, also known as the Business Improvement District Act and Grand Island City Code
Chapter 13 Article I Section 13-3.
13-64 Assessment Method
The costs and expenses for the activities proposed to be performed within this business
improvement district will be funded through special assessments against the property in the district
based upon the special benefits to the property as fairly and equitably equalized by the City Council
sitting as a board of equalization. The special assessments on each property will be levied annually
as a percentage of the property' s frontage feet to the total frontage feet in the district.
13-64.1 Enforcement and Penalties.
Enforcement and Penalties shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-2(C) and 13- 2(D).
13-64.2 Governance
The District shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-3.
Article 13-IX Fourth Street Business Improvement District
13-66 Creation of District
There is hereby created and established a business improvement district pursuant to Chapter 19,
Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended to be known as Fourth Street Business
Improvement District of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska.Notice of hearing was given pursuant
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-4029.01 and a public hearing was held on August 22,2023. Creation of the
District was established by the Grand Island City Council by passage Ordinance 9941 on August
22,2023, with the effective date October 1, 2023.
13-67 Purpose
The purpose,public improvements and facilities to be included in said district shall be:
1. Improvement of any public place or facility in the district area, including landscaping,
physical improvements for decoration or security purposes,and plantings and maintenance,
repair, and reconstruction of any improvements or facilities authorized by the Business
Improvement District Act, including, but not limited to, planters, tree grates, foliage and
flowers, pedestrian areas, streetscape, signage and other attractions.
2 District activities shall include: District beautification and maintenance, business retention
and recruitment, District events/promotions, support for paid and volunteer staff, and
strategic planning and implementation.
13-68 District Boundaries
The outer boundaries of Fourth Street Business Improvement District are described as follows:
Beginning at a point being the intersection of the east line of Eddy Street and the north line
of Fourth Street;thence northwesterly along the east line of Eddy Street to a point 132 feet
north of the north line of Fourth Street; thence northeasterly on line 132 feet north and
parallel to the north line of Fourth Street to a point 132 feet north of the north line of 4th
street along the west line of Kimball Ave; thence southeasterly on a line 132 feet along the
west line of Kimball Ave to a point on the south line of Fourth Street; thence southeasterly
on a line to a point 132 feet south of the south line of 4th street and along he west line of
Kimball Ave; thence southwesterly on a line 132 feet south and parallel to the south line
of Fourth Street to a point on the west line of Sycamore Street;thence southeasterly on the
west line of Sycamore Street to a point 425 feet south of the south line of Fourth Street;
thence southwesterly on a line 425 feet south of and parallel to the south line of Fourth
Street to a point on the extension of the east line of Locust Street; thence northwesterly on
the extension of the east line of Locust Street to a point 280 feet south of the south line of
Fourth Street; thence southwesterly on a line 280 feet south and parallel to the south line
of Fourth Street to a point 175 feet east of the east line of Walnut Street; thence
southeasterly on a line 174 feet east and parallel to the east line of Walnut Street to a point
345 feet south of the south lne of Fourth Street; thence southwesterly on a line 345 feet
south of and parallel to the south line of Fourth Street to a point on the extension of the east
line Cedar Street; thence northwesterly on the east line of Cedar Street and the extension
thereof to a point 148 feet south of the south line of Fourth Street; thence southwesterly on
a line 148 feet south and parallel to the south line of Fourth Street to a point 100 feet east
of the east line of Eddy Street; thence southeasterly on a line 100 feet east and parallel to
the east line of Eddy Street to appoint 280 feet south of the south line of Fourth Street;
thence southwesterly on a line 280 feet south of the south line of Fourth Street; thence
southwesterly on a line 280 feet south and parallel to the south line of Fourth Street to a
point on the east line of Eddy Street; thence northwesterly on the east line of Eddy Street
to the Point of Beginning.
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
13-69 Special Assessment
The real property located within the boundaries of Fourth Street BID shall be subject to special
assessment as authorized by Chapter 1, Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as
amended, also known as the Business Improvement District Act and Grand Island City Code
Chapter 13 Article I Section 13-3.
13-70 Assessment Method
The method of assessment to be imposed within said district shall be as follows:
A. The costs and expenses for the activities proposed to be performed within this business
improvement district will be funded through special assessments, as authorized by the
Business Improvement District Act, against the property in the district based upon the
special benefits to the property and shall be fairly and equitably equalized by the City
Council sitting as a Board of Equalization.
B. The special assessments on each property will be levied annually based upon the
assessed value of individual property divided by total assessed value of all taxable
property in the district times total special assessment equals individual special
assessment. The assessed values to be used shall be the values as shown in the office
of the Hall County Assessor in effect on the first day of January of the current year.
C. Based upon the recommendation of the Business Improvement District Board, owner-
occupied residential properties that are not obviously being used for commercial
purposes within the district will be assessed at 70%of assessed valuation based on their
primary benefit from the beautification and maintenance programs beginning October
1, 2024. Beginning October 1, 2024, for mixed-use properties that combine owner-
occupied residential and other uses, the property owner may submit evidence
supporting a pro-rated split of the assessed value (between owner-occupied residential
and other uses)for the City Council to consider when sitting as a Board of Equalization.
D. Owners of property exempt from ad valorem taxes are encouraged to support District
activities, promotions and improvements, but property exempt from ad valorem taxes
will not be subject to special assessment for the District. Property owned by the Federal
Government, State of Nebraska or political subdivisions thereof shall not be subject to
special assessment for this District.
E. The City Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, shall levy the special assessments
on all properties at one time, in accordance with the method of assessment provided
above. If the City Council finds that the proposed method of assessment does not
provide a fair and equitable method of apportioning costs, then it may assess the cost
under such method as the City Council finds to be fair and equitable.
F. Said assessments shall be payable in one installment to become delinquent fifty (50)
days after the date of such levy. Delinquent payments shall draw interest at the rate
specified in Neb. Rev. Stat. §45-104.01, as amended. All special assessments together
with interest and penalties shall be liens upon the property assessed until paid.
13-71 Enforcement and Penalties.
Enforcement and Penalties shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-2(C) and 13- 2(D).
13-72 Governance
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
The District shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-3.
Article 13-XI South Locust Business Improvement District
13-81 Creation Of District
There is hereby created and established a business improvement district pursuant to Chapter 19,
Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended, to be known as South Locust
Business Improvement District of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska. Notice of hearing was
given pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-4029.01 and a public hearing was held on February 14,
2017. Creation of the District was established by the Grand Island City Council by passage
Ordinance 9623 on February 14, 2017, with the effective date March 1, 2017.
13-82 Purpose
The South Locust Street Business Improvement District is hereby created and established
effective on March 1, 2017, for the purpose of maintenance and improvement of the landscaped
greenway; maintenance, repair, improvement and replacement of the sprinkler system in the
greenway; regular mowing and trimming of the greenway; all facets of the purchase, care and
replacement of trees, shrubs and grass and other decorative improvements; snow removal from
sidewalks parallel of South Locust Street; employment of or contracting for personnel, purchase
of equipment, materials, supplies or other expenses that accomplish the purposes of the district;
other incidental or ongoing expenses as needed for the maintenance, improvement and
beautification of the green belt area and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Business
Improvement Board of the district activities in the district.
13-83 District
The properties included within the district properties are those lying within the following area:
Beginning at the southeast corner of Section Twenty- Eight(28), Township Eleven( 11)North,
Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P.M., Hall County,Nebraska; thence west on the south line of
Section Twenty- Eight( 28), Township Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P.M.
for a distance of Two Hundred Feet(200'); thence northerly on a line two hundred feet(200')
west of and parallel to the east line of Section Twenty- Eight 28), Township Eleven( 11)North,
Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P.M. to the north line of Section Twenty- Eight(28), Township
Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P.M.; thence east on the north line of
Section Twenty- Eight(28), Township Eleven 11)North, Range Nine (9) West of the 6th P. M.
to the northeast corner of Section Twenty- Eight( 28), Township Eleven( 11)North, Range
Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P. M.; thence continuing East on the north line of Section Twenty-
Seven(27), Township Eleven 11)North, Range Nine ( 9)West of the 6th P. M. for a distance of
Three Hundred Seventy- Five Feet( 375'); thence south on a line Three Hundred Seventy- Five
Feet ( 375') east of and parallel to the west line of Section Twenty-Seven( 27), Township Eleven
( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P. M. to the south line of Section Twenty- Seven
27), Township Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine ( 9) West of the 6th P. M.; thence west on the
south line of Section Twenty- Seven(27), Township Eleven( 11)North, Range Nine 9) West of
the 6th P.M. for a distance of Three Hundred Seventy- Five Feet( 375')to the point of
beginning.
13-84 Special Assessments
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
The real property located within the boundaries of South Locust BID shall be subject to special
assessment as authorized by Chapter 1, Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as
amended, also known as the Business Improvement District Act and Grand Island City Code
Chapter 13 Article I Section 13-3.
13-85 Assessment Method
The costs and expenses for the activities proposed to be performed within this business
improvement district will be funded through special assessments against the property in the
district based upon the special benefits to the property as fairly and equitably equalized by the
City Council sitting as a board of equalization. The special assessments on each property will be
levied annually as a percentage of the property' s frontage feet to the total frontage feet in the
district .
13-86 Enforcement and Penalties.
Enforcement and Penalties shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-2(C) and 13-
2(D).
13-87 Governance
The District shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-3.
Article 13-XII Business Improvement District No 8 Railside Business Improvement District
13-91 Creation Of District
There is hereby created and established a business improvement district pursuant to Chapter 19,
Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended,to be known as Railside Business
Improvement District of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska. Notice of hearing was given
pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-4029.01 and a public hearing was held on August 14, 2018.
Creation of the District was established by the Grand Island City Council by passage Ordinance
9700 on August 14, 2018, with the effective date October 1, 2018.
13-92 Purpose
The proposed public facilities and improvements to be made or maintained within the District
include district beautification facilities, to include but not limited to planters, tree grates,
foliage and flowers, pedestrian areas, streetscape, signage and attractions. District activities
will include district beautification and maintenance, business retention and recruitment, such as
main street promotions and investment enhancements, implementation and maintenance,
including support staff, additional labor force, and volunteers, and strategic planning.
13-93 District Boundaries
The outer boundaries of Railside Business Improvement District are described as follows:
Beginning at a point being the intersection of the South line of Third Street and the West line of
Kimball Avenue; thence South on the West line of Kimball Avenue to a point One Hundred
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
Thirty- Two feet( 132') South of the South line of First Street; thence West on a line One
Hundred Thirty- Two fee ( 132') South of and parallel to the South line of First Street to the West
line of Sycamore Street; thence Southerly on the Westerly line of Sycamore Street to the North
line of Court Street; thence Westerly on the North line of Court Street to the West line of Pine
Street; thence Southerly on the West line of Pine Street to the North line of Charles Street;
thence Westerly on the North line of Charles Street and an extension thereof to the East line of
Walnut Street; thence Northerly on the East line of Walnut Street to a point One Hundred Thirty-
Two Feet( 132')North of the North line of Division Street; thence West on a line One Hundred
Thirty-Two Feet( 132')North of and parallel to the North line of Division Street and an
extension thereof to the East line of Cedar Street; thence Northerly on the East line of Cedar
Street to the South line of First Street; thence West on the South line of First Street to the West
line of Elm Street; thence Southerly on the West line of Elm Street for a distance of One
Hundred Thirty- Two Feet( 132'); thence Westerly on a line One Hundred Thirty- Two Feet(
132') South of and parallel to the South line of First Street to the East line of Eddy Street; thence
Northerly on the East line of Eddy Street to the South line of South Front Street; thence Easterly
on the South line of South Front Street to the West line of Oak Street; thence Southerly on the
West line of Oak Street to the South line of Third Street; thence Westerly on the South line of
Third Street and an extension thereof to the point of beginning.
13-94 Special Assessments
The real property located within the boundaries of Railside BID shall be subject to special
assessment as authorized by Chapter 1, Article 40, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as
amended, also known as the Business Improvement District Act and Grand Island City Code
Chapter 13 Article I Section 13-3.
13-95 Assessment Method
The method of assessment to be imposed within said district shall be as follows:
The costs and expenses for the activities proposed to be performed within this business
improvement district will be funded through special assessments, as authorized by the Business
Improvement District Act, against the property in the district based upon the special benefits to the
property, and shall be fairly and equitably equalized by the City Council sitting as a board of
equalization. The special assessments on each property will be levied annually based upon the
assessed value of individual property divided by total assessed value of all taxable property in the
district times total special assessment equals individual special assessment. Based upon the
recommendation of the Business Improvement District Board, owner- occupied residential
properties within the district will be assessed at 70% of assessed valuation based on their primary
benefit from the downtown beautification and maintenance programs. Owners of property exempt
from ad valorem taxes are encouraged to support District activities,promotions,and improvements
but property exempt from ad valorem taxes will not be subject to special assessment for this
Business Improvement District. Property owned by the Federal Government,the State of Nebraska
and political subdivisions thereof shall not be subject to special assessment for this Business
Improvement District. For mixed- use properties that combine owner- occupied residential and
other uses, the property owner may submit evidence supporting a pro-rated split of the assessed
value (between owner-occupied residential and other uses) for the City Council to consider when
sitting as a board of equalization. The assessed values to be used in the above formula shall be the
values, as shown in the office of the Hall County Assessor, in effect on the first day of January of
the current year. The city council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, shall levy the special
ORDINANCE NO. 10,012 (Cont.)
assessments on all properties at one time, in accordance with the method of assessment provided
above. If the city council finds that the proposed method of assessment does not provide a fair and
equitable method of apportioning costs, then it may assess the cost under such method as the city
council finds to be fair and equitable. Said assessments shall be payable in one installment to
become delinquent fifty 50) days after the date of such levy. Delinquent payments shall draw
interest at the rate specified in the Neb.Rev.Stat. §45- 104. 01,as amended.All special assessments
together with interest and penalties shall be liens upon the property assessed until paid.
13-96 Enforcement and Penalties.
Enforcement and Penalties shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-2(C) and 13- 2(D).
13-97 Governance
The District shall be governed in accordance with Section 13-3.
SECTION 3. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect March 26, 2025, and
after its passage and publication, in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as provided by
law.
Enacted: March 11, 2025.
Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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Jill Granere, City Clerk