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 March 3, 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 approve Amendment No. 1 to a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement, initially approved by the City Council by Resolution No. 1004 on September 17, 2024, between the City of Omaha and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for OPW 54503, being the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (PCWRRF) Secondary Expansion project, for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $411,028,480.00; to provide for payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to provide for payments according to actual usage, from a specific account.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc., formally known as a Procurement Contract, for OPW 54503, being the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (PCWRRF) Secondary Expansion project, in an estimated total amount of $88,465,230.00; to provide for payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to provide for payments from a specific account.

 

An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing North Ridge Drive 5B Project, project identified as OPW 54546; providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisitions, permanent easements and temporary construction easements, providing that if said parcel cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed.

 

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and The Mensch Group, LLC, to implement the Conestoga Collection Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 2415 Florence Blvd., which proposes the construction of four affordable new single family for-sale homes; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $226,299.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

 

An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for Copperfields, for the property located at 3701 South 203rd Plaza, to reduce the required bufferyard from 30 feet to 25 feet along the east lot line of Lot 1, Replat 6, to accommodate covered patios; and to move the required curbside landscaping and pedestrian-level lighting to the east of sidewalk along 203rd Plaza.

 

An ordinance to accept the bid award of Panga Lawn & Snow Services, in the amount of $104,400.00 to provide maintenance of all plant materials, turf, irrigation systems and hardscape areas previously planted or installed along Abbott Drive for the City of Omaha, through December 31, 2026, with the option of two (2) additional one-year term extensions.

 

An ordinance to approve the payment based upon the quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $756,596.60 for use of Axon Officer Safety packages (both Taser 10 and BWCs), providing a unique and non-competitive product, and as provided in Chapter 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter 1956 as amended, is hereby approved, and that the Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay total cost of $756,596,60; with current fiscal year payment to be made from the Omaha Police Department Equitable Sharing Fund 17121, Organization 177771, Project 7795, Task D.1, Award 101309, Account 46617 Safety Equipment in the amount of $175,882.46; and the years remaining payments to be made from the Omaha Police Department General Fund 11111, Organization 113171 Training Academy Unit, Account 46617 Safety Equipment in the amount of $376,080.35; and Omaha Police Department General fund 11111, Organization 113213 Information Technology Unit, Account 42266 Information Technology Contracted Services in the amount of $204,633.79.

 

An ordinance to approve and authorize a professional services contract between the City of Omaha and Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) for services involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956 as amended; to provide for payment to PCG of a contingency fee, equal to ten percent (10%) of the federal share of reimbursements received by the City under the Nebraska Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Program, for services rendered from November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, to be paid from Fund 11111, Organization 114582 Emergency Medical Response, 42239 Professional Fees; to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract and any further agreement to implement the contract.

 

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force in the amount of $74,614.14, during the project period of October 27, 2025 to September 30, 2026; to be utilized by the Omaha Police Department to support overtime operations; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

 

An ordinance to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Omaha Police Officers’ Association for a term of December 21, 2025 to December 18, 2027; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall not be applicable to those employees in the bargaining unit described in Article 1, Section 1, of said Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

An ordinance to amend Sections 23-177, 23-184, 23-342, 23-365, 23-369, 23-374, 23-403, 23-417, 23-514, 23-536, 22-76, and 22-79 of the Omaha Municipal Code to reflect changes negotiated between the City of Omaha and the Omaha Police Managers Association for the years 2026 and 2027; to provide for a wage increase for individuals holding the rank of Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief; to provide that members of the group will receive the same Health Savings Account contributions as other City employees enrolled in the City’s High Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP); to allow for the sale of an additional forty (40) hours of annual leave in 2026 for those who qualify for sellback; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict with this Ordinance shall not be applicable to those employees in Police Management.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha 

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold public hearings on March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. The purpose of these hearings is to consider approval of:

 

Class “I” Liquor License for LTF Club Operations Company, Inc., dba “Life Time Cafe”, located at 17007 Elm Plaza.

 

Anyone interested in these matters or desiring to give evidence in support of or in protest against the issuance of such license should be in attendance at this meeting.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk

City of Omaha

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA AIR CONDITIONING/AIR DISTRIBUTION BOARD

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026

PUBLIC MEETING – 1:30 PM

3RD FLOOR – 

JESSE LOWE CONFERENCE ROOM

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER -  

1819 FARNAM STREET

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Report from Chief Mechanical Inspector

Request for Reinstatement

Approval of Exam Applications

Approval of Apprentice Applications

Approval of Continuing Education Courses

Discussion of Code

 

NOTE: All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.  If necessary, contact the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 ext. 2062.

 

The Air Conditioning/Air Distribution Board reserves the right to amend the above agenda.  The Air Conditioning/Air Distribution Board agenda and other information regarding the Air Conditioning/Air Distribution Board and Planning Department are available on the Internet at https://planning.cityofomaha.org/boards/air-conditioning-air-distribution-board. Agendas available on the Internet are subject to change and are for convenience purposes only. A copy of the official agenda, kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1110, Omaha, Nebraska, during normal business hours.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant may schedule a time to review the City’s case file during normal business hours by contacting the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062. If an alternative (audio version) to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062, 72 hours in advance.

 

Zac Beister, Administrator

City of Omaha Air Conditioning/

Air Distribution Board

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

7TH FLOOR - ROOM 702

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER -

 1819 FARNAM STREET

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes

Section 49-1200: Solution to alleviate trickling

Section 49-1524: Use of Niron PPR-CT pipe, valves, and fittings.

Section 49-812: Material waiver 

Section 49-800: Material waiver

Section 49-217: Work without permit 

Request approval of Apprenticeship Program

Request approval of Master exam applications

Request approval of Journeyman exam applications

Request approval of Apprenticeship agreements

Request approval of Sewer and Drain Cleaner registrations

Request approval of Sewer Layer exam applications

Approval of Continuing Education courses

Discussion of plumbing code revisions

Executive session for grading tests

 

NOTE: All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.  If necessary, contact the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 ext. 2062.

 

The Plumbing Board reserves the right to amend the above agenda. The Plumbing Board agenda and other information regarding the Plumbing Board and Planning Department are available on the Internet at http://www.cityofomaha.org/planning/boards/plumbing-board. Agendas available on the Internet are subject to change and are for convenience purposes only. A copy of the official agenda, kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1110, Omaha, Nebraska, during normal business hours.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant may schedule a time to review the City’s case file during normal business hours by contacting the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062.  If an alternative (audio version) to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Board Secretary at 402-444-5150 ext. 2062, 72 hours in advance.

 

David Simpson, Administrator

City of Omaha Plumbing Board

 

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AGENDA

OMAHA CITY PLANNING BOARD

PRE-MEETING CASE REVIEW – 

10:30 A.M.

12th FLOOR, ROOM 1210

PUBLIC HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

1:00 P.M. – 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026

LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS -

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER - 

1819 FARNAM STREET

 

PUBLIC HEARING

(HOLD OVER CASES)

Subdivisions

Preliminary Plat approval of CHANCE RIDGE REPLAT 1, a subdivision inside and outside city limits, with rezoning from AG, DR, and CC to CC, with approval of a waiver to Section 53-9(9), Sidewalks (portions of property are located within the FF-Flood Fringe and ACI Overlay Districts), Northwest of Skyline Drive and West Dodge Road

Preliminary and Final Plat approval of MERIWETHER PLACE, a minor plat inside city limits, with a waiver of Section 53-8(4)(d), lot frontage, along with rezoning from HI-Heavy Industrial District to DR-Development Reserve District (portions of the property are located within the FW-Floodway Overlay District), 2499 Freedom Park Road

Special Use Permits

Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow a Campground in the DR District (portions of the property are located within the FW-Floodway Overlay District), 2499 Freedom Park Road 

Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow General offices in the HI District (property is located within an ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District), 2332 South 24th Street

Approval of a Major Amendment to a Special Use Permit to allow Scrap and salvage services in the GI District (portions of the property are located within the FF-Flood Fringe Overlay District), 6030 South 60th Street

(REGULAR AGENDA) 

Master Plan Referrals

Approval of an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Master Plan from Office Commercial and Low Density Residential to Office Commercial, Northwest of Missouri Avenue and 20th Street

Approval of an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Master Plan from Office Commercial and Elkhorn Special Development to Office Commercial, Northwest of Skyline Drive and West Dodge Road

Approval of the DOUGLAS STREET OFFICE TIF Redevelopment Project Plan, 2311 Douglas Street

Approval of the 2211 DOUGLAS STREET SENIOR HOUSING TIF Redevelopment Project Plan, 2211 Douglas Street

Approval of the disposition of City-owned property, 2435, 2433 Blondo Street and 1915 N 25th Street

Subdivisions

Preliminary and Final Plat approval of SOUTH OMAHA REPLAT 36, a minor plat inside city limits, with rezoning from R7 and GC to LO, and expansion of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, Northwest of Missouri Avenue and 20th Street

Preliminary and Final Plat approval of WESTERN SPRINGS REPLAT 24, a minor plat inside city limits, Northeast of 177th Plaza and West Center Road

Preliminary and Final Plat approval of ORIENTAL TRADING INDUSTRIAL PARK, a minor plat inside city limits, Northwest of 108th and I Streets

Revised Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approval of FIELDSTONE (formerly ELKHORN CENTER), a subdivision outside city limits, with rezoning from AG to R4 and MU, East of 204th and Shirley Streets

Rezonings

Rezoning from R1 and R2 to R2 (property is located within an ED-Environmental Overlay District), 12036 North 40th Street

Rezoning from GI to LI, 2917 F Street

Rezoning from R4(35) to R5, 1415 M Street

Approval of a Major Amendment to the Mixed Use Development Plan for Altech Business Park (portion of property is located within the FF-Flood Fringe Overlay District), 3850 South 149th Street

Overlays

Rezoning from R4(35) to R5, with approval of a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District, 3757 North 37th Street

Approval of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, 925 South 84th Street

Rezoning from R4 and R7 to R7, with approval of a Major Amendment to the PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District, South of 18th Street and Willis Avenue

Approval of a rezoning from R6 and R8 to R8, along with approval of a Major Amendment to a PUD-Planned Unit Development Overlay District, Southeast of 66th Street and Grand Avenue

Special Use Permits

Approval of a Major Amendment to the Special Use Permit to allow Outdoor sports and recreation in an AG-Agricultural District, 2410 South 217th Street

Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Medical offices in the GI District, 4463 South 110th Street

Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in the R5(35) District, 4916 North 41st Street

Conditional Use Permits

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow Single-family (attached) in the GC District, 4512 and 4516 North 16th Street

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow Financial services in the LO District, Northwest of Missouri Avenue and 20th Street

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow Automotive repair services in the CC District (property is located within an MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District), Southwest of 120th and L Streets

 

NOTE: All requests for sign language interpreters (signers) will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.  If necessary, contact the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 x.2078.

 

The Planning Board reserves the right to amend the above agenda. The Planning Board agenda and other information regarding the Planning Board and Planning Department are available on the Internet at http://www.cityofomaha.org/planning. The agendas available on the Internet are subject to change and are for convenience purposes only. A copy of the official agenda, kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1100, Omaha, Nebraska, during normal business hours.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant may schedule a time to review the City’s case file during normal business hours by contacting the Planning Department at (402) 444-5150 x.2063.  If an alternative (audio version) to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 x.2078, 72 hours in advance.

 

Mike Carter, Administrator

Planning Board

 

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