“Pursuant to Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 3 of the Omaha Municipal Code, you are hereby notified that:

 

It shall be the duty of the occupant, as well as the duty of the owner, of any lot or land or real estate in the city to clear all ice and snow from the sidewalks adjoining the said lot, land or real estate within 24 hours after the city has declared that snow removal operation on the city’s major streets are complete. The failure or refusal of any owner or occupant to fulfill this duty and to clear all ice and snow and other obstructions from the sidewalks has been declared unlawful and may be punishable pursuant to Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 1-10. It is also unlawful for any person to place snow or ice upon any street or alley right-of-way from private driveways, sidewalks, lots, or other private property.

 

Pursuant to Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 34-335 the City of Omaha has the authority to clear the sidewalks of the hazard created by snow and ice. The expense the City incurs for removing snow and ice accumulations upon sidewalks may be assessed against the adjoining property, at the following rates:

 

Amount of Snow in inches               Cost per Lineal (running) Foot of Sidewalk to remove*

Trace (or ice) to 5.99-inches                             $3.45 per Lineal Foot (includes 15% administrative fee)

6-inches to 11.99 inches                                  $11.50 per Lineal Foot (includes 15% administrative fee)

12.00-inches or greater                                      $8.63 per Lineal Foot (includes 15% administrative fee)

*Based on a maximum standard residential sidewalk width of 5 foot. If sidewalk is greater than

5 foot wide a multiplier will be added.

 

Additionally, if it has been determined that a property has been in violation of Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 3 within a previous 36 month period, an additional penalty of $150.00 will be assessed for a second violation and $300.00 will be assessed for a third and each subsequent violation. The City of Omaha Public Works Department thanks the City for their cooperation in clearing the sidewalks.”

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

 

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on October 17, 2023 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43545

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the NCE-Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located in an area generally bound by R Street on the north, W Street on the south, 28th Street on the east, and 30th Street on the west; in addition to 3030 Upland Parkway, an area northwest of 32nd and Y Streets, and an area southwest of 32nd and S Streets; to approve an amendment to the Urban Design Element of the Master Plan for the City of Omaha to incorporate the Southside Terrace NCE District Plan into the Master Plan, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: The purpose of adopting this NCE district is to protect the area from incompatible development and to eliminate barriers posed by current zoning, which may prohibit compatible development.

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading October 3, 2023; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43546

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Master Plan to change the future land use map for the property generally bound by L Street on the north; South 27th Street on the east; Y Street, Upland Park, and Washington Street on the south, and South 36th Street on the west relating to the Southside Tenace-Indian Hill Transformation and Redevelopment Plan; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading October 3, 2023; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43547

AN ORDINANCE to approve the Southside Terrace-Indian Hill Transformation Plan for the City of Omaha located in an area generally bound by L Street on the north; South 27th Street on the east; Y Street, Upland Park, and Washington Street on the south, and South 36th Street on the west; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading October 3, 2023; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43548

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of the Giles Road Siphon Replacement- South 110th and Harry Anderson Avenue, identified as OPW 53538; providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisitions, permanent easements and 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 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43549

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Streetscape Maintenance Agreement among the City of Omaha, New West Farm Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, and the Heartwood Preserve Master Property Owners Association, a Nebraska not for profit corporation, concerning the allowable streetscape and landscape improvements in the right-of-way and the private maintenance and liability obligations thereof for the Heartwood Row site, located between 145th Street and Applied Parkway; to authorize the execution of said Agreement; and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43550

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Streetscape Maintenance Agreement among the City of Omaha, South Farm, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, and the Heartwood Preserve Master Property Owners Association, a Nebraska not for profit corporation, concerning the allowable streetscape and landscape improvements in the right-of-way and the private maintenance and liability obligations thereof for the three roundabouts along Poppleton Avenue, located between Applied Parkway and 151st Street; to authorize the execution of said Agreement; and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43551

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled Urban Forestry and Property Inspector with a hourly pay range of $24.56 to $31.27; to repeal Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43552

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 #402-24-40, in the amount of ninety-five thousand dollars ($95,000), during the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024; 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 Charger; and, providing for the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43553

AN ORDINANCE to approve the City of Omaha and Douglas County joint application to the U.S.  Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program application, in the amount of four hundred fifty-four thousand, six hundred thirty-eight dollars ($454,638) for law enforcement programs, prevention and education programs, prosecution and court programs, corrections and community corrections programs, mental health programs and crisis intervention teams, and planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs during the period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026; to provide the Council an opportunity for review and public comment for such application.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43555

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 $130,000,000 to be termed for identification purposes “Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2023”; 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 book entry 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; and providing for the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10345

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE BENSON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6875 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE BENSON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.6875 CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 38876 ON NOVEMBER 23, 2010 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 39207 ON DECEMBER 20, 2012 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10346

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE BLACKSTONE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6877 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE BLACKSTONE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.6877 CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 39864 ON DECEMBER 10, 2013, AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 40480 ON AUGUST 25, 2015, REAUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 41350 ON DECEMBER 12, 2017 AND AMENDED BY ORDIANCE NO. 41624 ON OCTOBER 30, 2018 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10347

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL EST ATE WITHIN THE DUNDEE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6876 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE DUNDEE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.6876 CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 39268 ON MARCH 13, 2012 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 41911 ON JULY 30, 2019 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10348

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE ELKHORN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6878 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE ELKHORN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.6878 CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 40993 ON DECEMBER 13, 2016 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10349

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE NORTH 24TH STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6879 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE NORTH 24TH STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6879 CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 42190 ON JUNE 2, 2020 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10350

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX AND ASSESSMENT ON THOSE LOTS AND PIECES OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE SOUTH OMAHA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6880 AND THE CITY OF OMAHA TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF THE SOUTH OMAHA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6880 CREA TED BY ORDINANCE NO. 42492 ON APRIL 13, 2021 WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 26, 2023; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 3, 2023; Third Reading and Vote October 17, 2023

PASSED: October 17, 2023: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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CITY of OMAHA

AIR QUALITY CONTROL

 

Notice is given to the public according to Chapter 41 of the Omaha Municipal Code of the application of the City of Omaha for a renewal of their air emission operating permit for the wastewater treatment facility at 5600 S. 10th Street, Omaha. The potential emissions at this facility, in tons, will be: TSP 6.8, PM10 6.8, PM2.5 6.8, SOx 33.5, NOx 322.6, VOC 159.8, CO 245.6, Ammonia 277.4, CO2 Equivalent 19,414, Hydrogen Sulfide 112.1, Chloroform 1.1, Xylene 2.0, Toluene 1.7, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1.3, Vinylidene Chloride 0.3 and Total HAPs 6.3.

No significant impact on air quality is expected from the operation of this facility. Douglas County is in attainment with air quality standards for the listed pollutants. Approval is recommended with the condition that any pollution control equipment that may be necessary for compliance with the City of Omaha or Nebraska Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations will be installed within 180 days after notification by the City of noncompliance.

All information submitted by the applicant and the proposed approval by Air Quality Control are available for inspection by the public at the office of Omaha Air Quality Control from October 25, 2023 to November 25, 2023. Comments received during that period will be considered. During that period the applicant, or any interested person or group of persons, may request or petition the Control Officer for a public hearing, and state the nature of the issues to be raised and all arguments and factual grounds supporting their position.  The Control Officer may hold a public hearing if the comments, requests, or petitions raise legal, policy or discretionary questions and significant public interest exists with respect to the application.  Comments should be mailed to:

 

John Finlan Mayne

Public Works

Air Quality Control

5600 S. 10th Street

Omaha, NE 68107

402-444-3915

 

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Request for Qualifications

for On-call Design

and Operations Services

for the City of Omaha

Traffic Signal System

 

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit qualifications from consulting firms to provide on-call design and operations services for the City of Omaha Traffic Signal System.

Interested firms may request a detailed RFQ by emailing ae.selection@cityofomaha.org or by writing to the City of Omaha Public Works Department, Attention: Sylvia, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 prior to November 8, 2023.

 

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