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NE Code § 85-320 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-320 - State colleges; retirement plan; establishment; terms; investment of funds.

85-320.  State colleges; retirement plan; establishment; terms; investment of funds.The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges shall have power, in its discretion, to provide retirement benefits for present and future employees of the board, subject to the following: (1) The cost of such retirement benefits shall be funded in accordance with sound actuarial principles with the necessary contributions for both past service and future service being treated in the budgets in the same way as any other operating expense, (2) the state contribution under such retirement plan shall be (a) the amount established by the board before any agreement for reduction of salary or wage earnings, and (b) pursuant to an agreement for reduction of salary or wage earnings, the amount of the reduction of salary or wage earnings, (3) each employee's contribution shall be the amount established by the board and shall not be required to exceed the state's contribution under subdivision (2)(a) of this section, except that in lieu of making such contribution, each such employee may enter into an agreement for reduction of salary or wages for the purchase by the board of annuity contracts for such employee, under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, but the amount of the reduction of salary or wages allowable under this subdivision may not include credit for service prior to January 1, 1973, (4) continued contributions to the system shall be made until the date of retirement as provided in section 85-606, and (5) the retirement benefits of any employee for service prior to the effective date of any retirement plan established under the provisions of this section shall be those provided under the retirement plan then in force which benefits shall not be abridged. The investment for such a retirement plan shall be made by the state investment officer, but the state investment officer shall not change the type of investment for such retirement plan without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges.Source   Laws 1963, c. 539, § 1, p. 1685;   Laws 1967, c. 621, § 2, p. 2084;   Laws 1969, c. 852, § 17, p. 3204;   Laws 1969, c. 849, § 4, p. 3194;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 130, p. 2430;   Laws 1973, LB 423, § 3;   Laws 1980, LB 817, § 3;   Laws 1981, LB 463, § 3;   Laws 1995, LB 574, § 90.
NE Code § 85-322 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-322 - State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund; created; authorized uses.

85-322.  State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund; created; authorized uses.(1) There is hereby created a State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund. All money accruing to this fund is hereby appropriated to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges and shall be used exclusively for those projects of repair, remodeling, and renovation of buildings belonging to the state colleges and for those land acquisition projects of the state colleges pursuant to this section as long as no such repair, remodeling, or renovation project specified in subsection (2) of this section provides for construction of an addition to any building, unless required by any federal law or law of this state relating to building safety or relating to building access for handicapped persons. No expenditure may be made from such fund without prior approval by a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges.(2) The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is authorized to make expenditures from the State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund for the following projects and associated expenses: (a) Repair, remodel, and renovate the east wing of the West Center Main Building at Kearney State College, one million one hundred three thousand one hundred four dollars; (b) repair, remodel, and renovate the Fine Arts Building at Chadron State College, nine hundred ninety thousand dollars; (c) acquire certain real property for public use by Kearney State College, three hundred seventy thousand dollars; and (d) administrative and financing costs associated with any contract which the board of trustees may enter into pursuant to this section to implement any of the projects listed in subdivisions (a) through (c) of this subsection, not to exceed eighteen thousand dollars.(3) In addition to those building repair, remodeling, or renovation projects and land acquisition projects specifically listed in this section, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is further authorized to make expenditures from the State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund, which shall include any investment income received from the investment of such fund, for other building repair, remodeling, or renovation project or land acquisition project which shall be specifically approved by the Legislature.Source   Laws 1983, LB 410, § 6;   Laws 1991, LB 693, § 1.
NE Code § 85-323 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-323 - Building renovation and land acquisition projects; board of trustees; powers.

85-323.  Building renovation and land acquisition projects; board of trustees; powers.(1) In order to accomplish any projects authorized by section 85-322, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges may enter into contracts with any person, firm, or corporation providing for the implementation of any such project of the state colleges and providing for the long-term payment of the cost of such project from the State College Buildings Renovation and Land Acquisition Fund. In no case shall any such contract for the projects specified in subsection (2) of section 85-322 run for a period longer than ten years or exceed two million four hundred eighty-one thousand one hundred four dollars. The board of trustees shall not pledge the credit of the State of Nebraska for the payment of any sum owing on account of such contract, except that there may be pledged for the payment of any such contract any appropriations specifically made by the Legislature for such purpose. No contract shall be entered into pursuant to this section without prior approval by a resolution of the board of trustees.(2) The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges may also convey or lease and lease back all or any part of the projects authorized by section 85-322 and the land on which such projects are situated to such person, firm, or corporation as the board of trustees may contract with pursuant to this section to facilitate the long-term payment of the costs of such projects. Any such conveyance or lease shall provide that when the cost of such projects has been paid, together with interest and other costs thereon, such projects and the land on which such projects are located shall become the property of the board of trustees.Source   Laws 1983, LB 410, § 7;   Laws 1991, LB 693, § 2.
NE Code § 85-324 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-324 - State College Facilities Improvement Fund; created; authorized uses.

85-324.  State College Facilities Improvement Fund; created; authorized uses.There is hereby created the State College Facilities Improvement Fund. All money accruing to the fund is hereby appropriated to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges and shall be used exclusively for those construction projects of the state colleges authorized pursuant to this section. No expenditure may be made from such fund without prior approval by a resolution of the board of trustees.The board of trustees may make expenditures from the State College Facilities Improvement Fund for the following projects: (1) Renovation of the T.J. Majors Education Building at Peru State College, two million twenty-five thousand dollars; and (2) renovation of, and construction of an addition to, Cushing Coliseum at Kearney State College, eight million five hundred and ninety-eight thousand ninety-eight dollars. The board of trustees may make additional expenditures for the project listed in subdivision (2) of this section in an amount not to exceed two million two hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars from private sources and non-state-aided institutional sources. The cost for each project listed in this section shall be exclusive of sums previously expended for planning and any administrative costs and financing costs associated with any contract which the board of trustees may enter into pursuant to this section and section 85-325 to implement any of the projects listed in this section.The board of trustees may make expenditures for the purposes stated in this section from investment income balances in the State College Facilities Improvement Fund. The board of trustees may make expenditures from such fund in amounts which, in combination with interest accrued on any construction funds and reserve funds created as part of a long-term contract entered into by the board of trustees pursuant to section 85-325, are sufficient to satisfy the financial obligations incurred in such contracts entered into by the board of trustees. Any balance existing in the State College Facilities Improvement Fund, any reserve funds, or any other funds created as part of a long-term contract entered into by the board of trustees pursuant to section 85-325 shall be transferred to the General Fund either on June 15, 1998, or when all financial obligations incurred in the contracts entered into by the board of trustees pursuant to section 85-325 are discharged, whichever occurs first.Source   Laws 1987, LB 218, § 5;   Laws 1988, LB 38, § 3.
NE Code § 85-325 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-325 - Construction projects; board of trustees; powers.

85-325.  Construction projects; board of trustees; powers.In order to accomplish any projects authorized by section 85-324, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges may enter into contracts with any person, firm, or corporation providing for the implementation of any such project of the state colleges and providing for the long-term payment of the cost of such project from the State College Facilities Improvement Fund. In no case shall any such contract run for a period longer than eleven years or exceed twelve million six hundred twenty-three thousand ninety-eight dollars exclusive of administrative costs, credit enhancement costs, financing costs, capitalized interest, and reserves dedicated to secure payment of contracts. The board of trustees shall not pledge the credit of the State of Nebraska for the payment of any sum owing on account of such contract, except that there may be pledged for the payment of any such contract any appropriations specifically made by the Legislature for such purpose. No contract shall be entered into pursuant to this section without prior approval by a resolution of the board of trustees. The board of trustees may also convey or lease and lease back all or any part of the projects authorized by section 85-324 and the land on which such projects are situated to such person, firm, or corporation as the board of trustees may contract with pursuant to this section to facilitate the long-term payment of the cost of such projects. Any such conveyance or lease shall provide that when the cost of such projects has been paid, together with interest and other costs thereon, such projects and the land on which such projects are located shall become the property of the board of trustees.Source  Laws 1987, LB 218, § 6.
NE Code § 85-326 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-326 - State College Facility Fund; created; authorized uses.

85-326.  State College Facility Fund; created; authorized uses.There is hereby created a State College Facility Fund. All money accruing to the fund is hereby appropriated to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges and shall be used exclusively for the construction project authorized in this section. No expenditures may be made from such fund without prior approval by a resolution of the Board of Trustees.The Board of Trustees is authorized to make expenditures from the State College Facility Fund for the following project and associated expenses: Construction of a classroom and laboratory facility to house the Division of Business at Wayne State College, three million nine hundred twenty-five thousand five hundred twenty dollars. The cost limitation set forth in this section shall be exclusive of sums previously expended from other sources for planning and administrative costs, financing costs, and other costs associated with any contract which the Board of Trustees may enter into pursuant to this section and section 85-327 to implement the project listed in this section. The Board of Trustees shall record and report, on the Nebraska State Accounting System, expenditure of amounts from the State College Facility Fund and expenditure of proceeds arising from any contract entered into pursuant to this section and section 85-327 in such manner and format as prescribed by the Department of Administrative Services.The Board of Trustees is authorized to make expenditures for the purposes stated in this section from investment income balances in the State College Facility Fund. Any balance existing in the State College Facility Fund or in any reserve funds created as part of a long-term contract entered into by the Board of Trustees pursuant to section 85-327 shall be transferred to the General Fund either on July 15, 1997, or when all financial obligations incurred in the contracts entered into by the Board of Trustees pursuant to section 85-327 are discharged, whichever occurs first. Any balance existing in any reserve funds created as part of a long-term contract entered into by the Board of Trustees pursuant to section 85-327 in excess of such level as may be required by such contract shall be annually transferred to the General Fund on July 15.Source  Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 9, § 5.
NE Code § 85-327 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-327 - Wayne State College construction project; board of trustees; powers.

85-327.  Wayne State College construction project; board of trustees; powers.In order to accomplish the project authorized by section 85-326, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges may enter into contracts with any person, firm, or corporation providing for the long-term payment of the cost of such project from the State College Facility Fund. In no case shall any such contract extend for a period beyond July 15, 1997, or obligate payments beyond those which may be satisfied with funds available pursuant to sections 77-2602 and 85-326. The Board of Trustees shall not pledge the credit of the State of Nebraska for the payment of any sum owing on account of such contract, except that there may be pledged for the payment of any such contract any appropriations specifically made by the Legislature for such purpose. No contract shall be entered into pursuant to this section without prior approval by a resolution of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may also convey or lease and lease back all or any part of the project authorized by section 85-326 and the land on which such project is situated to such person, firm, or corporation as the Board of Trustees may contract with pursuant to this section to facilitate the long-term payment of the cost of such project. Any such conveyance or lease shall provide that when the cost of such project has been paid, together with interest and other costs thereon, such project and the land on which such project is located shall become the property of the Board of Trustees.Source  Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 9, § 6.
NE Code § 85-328 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-328 - State College Facility Fee Fund; created; use; investment.

85-328.  State College Facility Fee Fund; created; use; investment.The State College Facility Fee Fund is created. Revenue credited to the fund shall include amounts generated through assessment of a facilities fee under authority of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. Amounts accumulated in the fund are authorized to be expended for the purpose of paying the cost of capital improvement projects approved by the board of trustees for any facilities on campuses or lands owned or controlled by the board, except that no such amounts shall be expended for capital improvement projects relating to facilities from which revenue is derived and pledged for the retirement of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of sections 85-403 to 85-411. All money accruing to the fund is appropriated to the board of trustees and shall be used for capital improvement projects authorized by the board. No expenditure may be made from the fund without prior approval by a resolution of the board of trustees. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act. All revenue, fund balances, and expenditures shall be recorded in the Nebraska State Accounting System.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1129, § 34. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 85-329 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-329 - State Colleges Sport Facilities Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

85-329.  State Colleges Sport Facilities Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The State Colleges Sport Facilities Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. The fund shall include transfers from the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund, revenue received from gifts, grants, bequests, donations, other similar donation arrangements, or other contributions from public or private sources, and such other revenue as may accrue to the State Colleges Sport Facilities Cash Fund. Expenditures from the fund are authorized to support renovation and construction of or improvements to facilities for intercollegiate athletics and student fitness, recreation, and sport activities at the Nebraska state colleges. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2012, LB969, § 3.Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 85-402 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-402 - Campus buildings and facilities; pledge of income and appropriations authorized; limitations.

85-402.  Campus buildings and facilities; pledge of income and appropriations authorized; limitations.The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska and the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges are hereby authorized:(1) To expend on the amortization plan any part of the rentals on any and all rooms, dormitories, dining rooms, and housing or student activity facility buildings or parking buildings or facilities constructed or established pursuant to section 85-401 and any part of the revenue of any athletic structure so constructed or established;(2) In the case of the construction of buildings for dormitories and for boarding and housing purposes, to expend any part of the net rentals received from other buildings, theretofore constructed on the same campus for dormitories and for boarding and housing purposes, connected with the respective institutions under their control;(3) In the case of the construction or establishment of buildings or facilities for parking, to expend any part of the net revenue received from other parking buildings and facilities, including parking registration fees, theretofore constructed or established on the same campus, connected with respective institutions under their control, in the payment of the construction or establishment charges and interest thereon; and(4) To pledge on behalf of the respective institutions the net income from the rentals for the payment of such construction or establishment charges and interest.In no case shall the contracts run for a longer period than forty years, and in no case is the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska or the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges authorized to pledge the credit of the State of Nebraska for the payment of any sum or sums over and above the net income derived from the use of the building or buildings or facility or facilities, except that there may be pledged for the payment of such contracts any appropriations specifically made for such purposes by the Legislature.Source   Laws 1929, c. 199, § 2, p. 688;   C.S.1929, § 85-402;   Laws 1941, c. 192, § 1, p. 761;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 85-402;   R.S.1943, § 85-402;   Laws 1965, c. 561, § 2, p. 1845;   Laws 1969, c. 852, § 19, p. 3206;   Laws 1972, LB 1433, § 4;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 85;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 3.
NE Code § 85-403 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 85 - State University, State Colleges, and Postsecondary Education|85-403 - Campus buildings and facilities; construction, purchase, or repair; revenue bonds; authorized; not obligation of state or governing board; investment of proceeds.

85-403.  Campus buildings and facilities; construction, purchase, or repair; revenue bonds; authorized; not obligation of state or governing board; investment of proceeds.Supplemental to any existing law on the subject, the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska and the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, respectively, may construct, purchase, or otherwise acquire, remodel, repair, furnish, and equip dormitories, residence halls, single-dwelling or multiple-dwelling units, or other facilities for the housing and boarding of students, single or married, faculties, or other employees of the institutions under their control, buildings and structures for athletic purposes, for student and faculty unions or centers, and for the medical care and physical development and other activities of the students of the institutions, and buildings or other facilities for parking on real estate then owned or controlled by either of such boards or on real estate purchased, leased, or otherwise acquired for such purposes and pay the cost thereof, including such real estate, by issuing revenue bonds payable solely out of their revenue other than funds derived from taxation, except that any building or facility for parking shall be located on or adjacent to campuses controlled by such boards.Bonds issued under the provisions of sections 85-403 to 85-411 are not an obligation of the State of Nebraska, and no tax shall ever be levied to raise funds for the payment thereof or interest thereon. The bonds shall not constitute a debt of the board issuing the same and shall be paid solely out of money derived from their revenue and earnings as provided in sections 85-403 to 85-411. If any proceeds from such bonds are available for investment, such investment shall be by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1955, c. 352, § 1, p. 1075;   Laws 1965, c. 581, § 3, p. 1874;   Laws 1969, c. 852, § 20, p. 3207;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 131, p. 2431;   Laws 1991, LB 663, § 86;   Laws 1994, LB 683, § 4;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 137.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.