CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on January 27, 2026 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44553

AN ORDINANCE to amend the official zoning map of the City of Omaha adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code, by changing certain boundaries of the official zoning map of the City of Omaha in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code, to rezone property located southwest of 156th and Potter Streets from AG-Agricultural District and R5--Urban Family Residential District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

Summary: The official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code so that: Lots 1-21 and Outlots A-D, Pine Creek Woods, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District and R5-Urban Family Residential District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading January 13, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44554

AN ORDINANCE to amend the official zoning map of the City of Omaha adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code, by changing certain boundaries of the official zoning map of the City of Omaha in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code, to rezone property located southwest of 156th and Potter Streets from AG-Agricultural District and R5--Urban Family Residential District to R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

Summary: The official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code so that: Lot 22, Pine Creek Woods, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District and R5-Urban Family Residential District to R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading January 13, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44555

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located southwest of 156th and Potter Streets; and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-681 through 55-688 and 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code, the official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code be, and the same hereby is, changed and amended so that: Lot 22, Pine Creek Woods, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska is hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District; provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading January 13, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44556

AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of Sleepy Hollow Lane right-of-way east of 29th Avenue to its terminus, being more particularly described as follows on the attached Exhibit 1; and providing the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44557

AN ORDINANCE to accept the bid of Choppers Lawn Service, in the amount of $55,550.00 to provide clean-up and turf maintenance for Ramble Ridge Subdivision for City of Omaha Parks, located between Fort and 108th Streets and Military Road. The Agreement will commence upon City Council approval and run through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended on the same terms and conditions and bid price ($55,500.00) for an additional two (2) one-year term extensions, if the City exercises the option to do so. Extensions of the contract shall be at the option of the City, exercised by the Parks, Recreation and Public Property Director or their representative, without the need to seek further approval of the city council.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44558

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools for the City to provide up to nine (9) Associate School Resource Officers and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability of such cruisers and the School District’s needs for the 2025-2026 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Omaha Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for each officer; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44559

AN ORDINANCE to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools for the City to provide, one uniformed police officer and a marked police car to the following schools: Benson High School, Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, Burke High School, Central High School, McMillan Magnet Center, Monroe Middle School, Norris Middle School, North High School, Northwest High School, South High School, two uniformed officers and a marked police car to Blackburn Alternative School and one uniformed K-9 certified police officer as a School Resource Officer and a canine to be available at any of the School District’s High Schools, Middle Schools, or Alternative Schools, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Omaha Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an hourly rate of $50.21 during the City’s 2025 payroll year and at an hourly rate which will not exceed $53.01 during the City’s 2026 payroll year, with the Omaha Public Schools being responsible for other costs related to the canine; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44560

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide one Associate School Resource Officer and a marked police cruiser, subject to the availability of such cruiser and Elkhorn’s needs, to the Elkhorn Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; Elkhorn Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for the officer, not to exceed $31,373.00; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44561

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide one uniformed police officer and a marked police car to the premises of Elkhorn High School to act as a School Resource Officer for the 2025-2026 school year involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Elkhorn Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an hourly rate of $50.21 during the City’s 2025 payroll year and at an hourly rate which will not exceed $53.01 during the City’s 2026 payroll year and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44562

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Millard Public Schools for the City to provide, five retired Associate School Resource Officers, at the City’s discretion, one retired Canine Associate School Resource Officer, or six retired Associate School Resource Officers if a retired Canine Officer is not available, and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability of such cruisers and Millard’s needs, to the Millard Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Millard Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for retired Associate Resource School Officer, not to exceed $46,080.00 per retired Associate School Resource Officer; and $45.00 per hour for the retired Canine Associate Resource School Officer working in that capacity not to exceed $64,800.00; and $5.00 per day for the retied Canine Resource School Officer when school is not in session (summer break); and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44563

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Millard Public Schools for the City to provide uniformed police officers and marked police cruisers to Millard North High School, Millard South High School, and Millard West High School, to act as School Resource Officers for the 2025-2026 school year and 2026 Summer Session involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Millard Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an hourly rate of $50.21 during the City’s 2025 payroll year and at an hourly rate which will not exceed $53.01 during the City’s 2026 payroll year and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44564

AN ORDINANCE to approve a contract between the City of Omaha and Westside Community Schools for the City to provide two (2) uniformed police officers and marked police cruisers one for Westside High School and one for Westside Middle School, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Westside Community Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an hourly rate of $50.21 during the City’s 2025 payroll year and at an hourly rate which will not exceed $53.01 during the City’s 2026 payroll year; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44565

AN ORDINANCE in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to transfer $2,924,667 in unencumbered appropriations in the 2026 Budget of the City of Omaha from the Wage Adjustment account to the City departments; and to fix the effective date hereof to be immediately upon passage in accordance with Section 2.12 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44566

AN ORDINANCE for additional fuel storage at an existing Class “B” Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage District, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “B” Flammable Liquids Storage District known as District No. B-225 at 5018 Ames Avenue as requested by Walmart; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 23, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 13, 2026; Third Reading and Vote January 27, 2026

PASSED: January 27, 2026: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold public hearings on February 10, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance to correct Ordinance No. 44465, approved November 4, 2025, establishing, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “B” Flammable/Combustible Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. B-230 at 5050 F Street. The applicant was originally listed as Ortho Nebraska and should have been Daedalus Construction.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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