CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on October 8, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43998

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 northeast of 204th Street and West Dodge Road from AG-Agricultural District, R5-Urban Family Residential District, and R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R5-Urban 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 1 and Outlots A and B, MCC Elkhorn Campus, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District, R5-Urban Family Residential District, and R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R5-Urban Family Residential District.

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading October 1, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43999

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the ACI - Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located northeast of 204th Street and West Dodge Road; and to provide an effective date.

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-609 through 55-617 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 1 and Outlots A and B, MCC Elkhorn Campus, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District; provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading October 1, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10368

AN ORDINANCE to amend certain portions of Special Ordinance No. 10367, levying a special tax and assessment on certain lots, parts of lots, and pieces of real estate in the City of Omaha, to cover the cost of sidewalk snow and ice removal in No. SWSR 2024-01.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44000

AN ORDINANCE approving Amendment No. 9 to a grant award contract with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program, involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one year m accordance with Section 5 .17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956, as amended; to authorize the increase of grant funds received in the amount of $1,086,503.30, as outlined in the amendment; to provide for reimbursements to a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44001

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property located at 2307 N Street, Omaha, NE 68107 for the construction of a city owned parking garage; providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for temporary construction easements; providing that as to each specified parcel which cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44002

AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement with StreetScan USA, Inc. for a total amount of $444,250.00, for the sole source purchase of StreetScan, 360 Imagery & Streetlogix software products to be utilized by the Capital Construction and Street Maintenance Division, to be effective for a term of three (3) years; 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; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44003

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for linear trail corridor purposes, specifically for the Beltline Trail Phase 3 from Decatur to Grant Streets, providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisition, permanent easements and temporary construction easements; providing that as to each specified parcel which cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings to be undertaken and completed; and providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44005

AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and Nebraska State Probation District 4A (Adult) in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); and (2) to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Award #15PBJA-22-GG-00801-GUNP, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); to work directly with the District of Nebraska, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force and law enforcement agencies to prevent and interrupt gun and gang violence by adult probationers in the District of Nebraska Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) focus area; involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; providing for payment from a specific account; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44006

AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Department of Transportation - Highway Safety Office, Highway Safety Program Grant, Award, #402-25-40 in the amount of one hundred ten thousand ($110,000) during the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025; to support selective enforcement overtime operations and educational presentations as part of the Project Night Life Expansion project; 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; and, providing for the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44007

AN ORDINANCE to amend Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article I, entitled “In General,” by creating Sections 3-12 and 3-13 to require any person or business operating or housing a functioning crypto automated teller machine (ATM) or Bitcoin teller machine (BTM) on its premises to post a written warning providing users with notice of potential fraud risks; and to make it a crime to fail to post such written notice; and to provide the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44004

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement between the City of Omaha, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (NRD) and Alegent Health - Immanuel Medical Center for the Sorensen Trail, Girard Connection.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 24, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 1, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 8, 2024

PASSED: October 8, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, 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 October 22, 2024, 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 a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for West Farm, for the property located southwest of Heartwood Row and Applied Parkway, to allow for development of the site with a 108-unit condominium project on Lot 29, Replat 7.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Impact Development Fund, for more than one year, whereby IDF agrees to administer the City’s affordable housing loan pool program under Section 108 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

 

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year for a grant award agreement for Award #197-2024-DA301O (YR2) from the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Nebraska Crime Commission) in the amount of $49,975.00, during the project period extending from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 for the Omaha Police Department (OPD) SFY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Year 2 continuation award; to hotspot crime prevention, enforcement, and suppression 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 acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Crime Commission, FY 2024 STOP Violence Against Women (VAWA) Grant, Award #197-2024-VW4016 YR2 in the amount of $200,667.00 with a match of $49,535.00 and a total program amount of $250,202.00 during the project period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; to enhance victim assistance services and prosecute cases of domestic violence through the multi-agency Douglas County Community Response Team as detailed in the attached grant application; 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 (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and The Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace dba Urban Peace Institute in the amount of the amount of $164,000.00; and (2) to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2022 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grant, Award #15PBJA-22-GG-04731-CVIP, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs; provide funding for Community Violence Intervention Training and Technical Assistance as part of the Engaging Networks within the Community of Omaha to Maintain and Promote a Safe Society (ENCOMPASS) Omaha project; involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

 

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, Award #15PBJA-24-GG-04076-GUNP, in the amount of $109,836.00, during the project period extending from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027; to implement the five core elements of PSN – partnerships, strategic planning and research integration, training and technical assistance, and accountability, data analysis, and data-informed efforts – to address specific gun crime and gang violence problems within the target district; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

 

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2024 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grant Program, Award #15PBJA-24-GG-03108-CVIP, in the amount of $2,000,000.00, during the project period extending from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027; to expand ongoing, targeted violence intervention efforts that identify and serve individuals and groups (i.e., families) at high-risk of involvement in community violence, particularly retaliatory gun violence; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

 

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, FY 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant Program, Award #15JCOPS-24-GG-01408-LEMH, in the amount of $181,752.00, during the project period extending from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026; to implement a comprehensive stress management and suicide prevention program with mandatory mental health checks for select units within the Omaha Police Department (OPD);  expand a comprehensive stress management and suicide prevention program with mandatory mental health checks for select units; enhance peer support and crisis response resources; and evaluate impacts in partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ). to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

 

An ordinance authorizing and directing an issue of general obligation bonds of the City of Omaha, Nebraska in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $85,000,000.00 to be termed for identification purposes “Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2024”; prescribing the form of said bonds; authorizing the sale of said bonds by negotiation; directing the preparation of a transcript of proceedings authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds; appointing a Paying Agent and Registrar;         approving the selection of an underwriter; directing that said bonds shall initially be issued and registered in bookentry form; providing for continuing disclosure; delegating authority to an Authorized Officer to determine the final prices, interest rates, principal amounts and redemption provisions for said bonds.

 

An ordinance authorizing and approving a Lease Purchase Agreement between the City of Omaha Public Facilities Corporation and the City of Omaha, Nebraska a copy of which Agreement is included as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, to provide funds for the lease-purchase of and the financing of the costs of                 acquiring certain real property at the Crossroads Redevelopment Site in Omaha, Nebraska; authorizing and approving a Site Lease Agreement between the Corporation and the City for the leasing of the project site by the City to the Corporation, a copy of which Site Lease is included as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; approving an Indenture of Trust between the Corporation and BOKF, National Association, as Trustee and Paying Agent, a copy of which Indenture is included as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference; approving the terms and conditions of the Corporation’s approximately $40,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount Lease Revenue Bonds, to be issued in one or more series and to be designated as either tax-exempt or taxable obligations as set forth in the Indenture and the issuance and delivery thereof; delegating authority to the City’s Finance Director to determine the number of series, final prices, interest rates, principal amounts, the tax-exempt or taxable status and redemption provisions for the Bonds; and satisfying applicable federal income tax law requirements for any series of bonds issued as tax-exempt obligations.

 

An ordinance approving an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement and Lease between the City of Omaha and Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority regarding the Omaha Convention Center/Arena; reduces and revises the amount of real property leased to MECA; and affects a lease of right of way by MECA for the vehicular drop-off lanes located along 10th Street at the front entrance of the Omaha Convention Center/Arena.

 

An ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Omaha Municipal Code entitled, “Finance” by amending Division 5, entitled, “Small and Emerging Small Business Program” to increase the minimum net worth of individual owners to be in line with the changes from the Department of Transportation.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

 

The Omaha Streetcar Authority will have a Meeting at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2024, in the Legislative Chambers of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street in Omaha, Nebraska, for the purpose of discussing the agenda items and briefing and discussion of public business. Proposed agenda kept continually current shall be available for public inspection in the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center at the Office of the City Clerk, but the Authority shall have the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting when convened. The agenda for the meeting is posted on the City of Omaha website at https://www.cityofomaha.org/omaha-streetcar.

 

Elizabeth Butler

City Clerk

 

ALL REQUESTS FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS (SIGNERS) WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

IF ALTERNATIVE FORMATS ARE NEEDED, ALL REQUESTS WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

PLEASE NOTIFY KIMBERLY HOESING AT (402) 444-5552 IF ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE.

 

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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 October 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. The purpose of these hearings is to consider approval of:

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Julie Hockney Designer, Inc, dba “Wine by Design”, located at 731 North 98th Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Shamrock Lounge, LLC, dba “Finnegan’s Pub & Grill”, located at 4309 South 120th Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Salty Hospitality, Inc., dba “The Salty Dog Bar & Grill”, located at 3401 South 72nd Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Sandy J Albers, dba “Artisan Boards of Omaha”, located at 16920 Wright Plaza, Suite 116.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Twenty One Hall, LLC, dba “Twenty One Hall”, located at 4830 South 21st Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Uptown Java, LLC, dba “Uptown Java”, located at 2627 Noerth 205th Street.

 

Class “CKG” Liquor License for West Point Brewing Co., LLC, dba “Omaha Sports Academy”, located at 21015 Cumberland Drive.

 

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 PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

CONFERENCE ROOM 702-

SEVENTH FLOOR

OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY

CIVIC CENTER – 1819 FARNAM ST

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

 

NEW CASES:

Section 49- 533: Request approval to drill a water well at 21947 Rustic Ridge Rd.

Request approval of new Continuing Education providers, courses and instructors.

Approval of Exam Applications.

Approval of Apprentice Programs and Agreements.

 

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.

 

Martin Gomez, Administrator

City of Omaha Plumbing Board

 

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