Senators advanced a bill from general file March 14 that would expand the purpose of the Civic and Community Center Financing Act.<\/p>\n
LB153, introduced by Fullerton Sen. Annette Dubas, would increase the types of projects that would qualify for funding under the act to include:
\n\u2022 construction, renovation or expansion of recreation centers;
\n\u2022 demolition of substandard and abandoned buildings for construction, renovation or expansion of civic or recreation centers; or
\n\u2022 engineering and technical studies directly related to these projects.<\/p>\n
Dubas said there has been a lack of qualified projects and grants approved for use of the fund.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have more and more money coming in to the fund,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be very important to make our communities aware that these funds are available.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scottsbluff Sen. John Harms spoke in support of the bill, saying it is vital to rural Nebraska.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the first time, we can have an opportunity to see some really excellent things happen for rural Nebraska,\u201d Harms said. \u201cBeing able to remodel and increase these centers fosters interaction, communication and growth in our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop also supported the bill. He said it represents a cooperative effort by the entire Legislature.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an example of rural and urban senators getting together and doing good for all areas of our state,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Following the adoption of a technical amendment on a 36-0 vote, senators voted to advance the bill to select file on a 35-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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