A “public improvement” is an improvement undertaken by a city or park district governing body for the good of the public, paid for with public funds—including public loans, bonds, leases, or alternative funding—and constructed on public land, within a public building, or as part of public infrastructure or a public facility if the improvement will be operated and maintained by the governing body. (NDCC 48-01.2-01(21)). (Sept/Oct 2026)
