CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on October 29, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44019

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 Glenn Street and Elkhorn Drive from DR-Development Reserve 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: THOSE PARCELS DEEDED TO ELKHORN SCHOOL DISTRICT 10, LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 6 TH P.M., DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS DEDICATED FOR PUBUC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THOSE PARCELS DEEDED TO ELKHORN SCHOOL DISTRICT 10, LYING WEST OF 206TH STREET IN THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND OUTLOT 1, BLOCK 4, SUBURBAN HOME ADDITION NO. 2, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District and R5-Urban Family Residential District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading October 22, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44020

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 at 5050 South 51st Street from DR-Development Reserve District to R3-Single-Family Residential District (Medium-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: DODGE ADD TO SO OMAHA LOT 20 BLOCK 0 1/2 VAC 51 AVE ADJ & -EX W 165.03 E 187.53 N 25 & E 22.5 FT- LT l &-EX E 22.5 FT- LTS 2 THRU 10 & E 178.75 FT LT 17 & -EX W 25 FT- LOTS 18 & 19 & E 178.75 FT LT 20, a subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned f om DR-Development Reserve District to R3-Single-Family Residential District (Medium-Density).

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading October 22, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44021

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 at 7410 Mercy Road from R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to GO-General Office 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: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 15 North, Range 12 East of the 6th P.M., in the City of Omaha, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to GO-General Office District.

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading October 22, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44022

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Master Plan from Civic and Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential for the property located at 4209 and 4215 Ellison Avenue; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading October 22, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44023

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.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44024

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Impact Development Fund (“IDF”), a Colorado nonprofit corporation, 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, and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44025

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-DA3010 (YR2) from the Nebraska Crime Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Nebraska Crime Commission) in the amount of forty-nine thousand, nine hundred seventy-five dollars ($49,975), 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 Charger; and, providing for the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44026

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 two hundred thousand six hundred sixty-seven dollars ($200,667) with a match of forty-nine thousand five hundred thirty-five ($49,535) and a total program amount of two hundred fifty thousand two hundred two ($250,202) 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; and, providing for the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44027

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 one hundred and sixty-four thousand dollars ($164,000); 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; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44030

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 one hundred nine thousand, eight hundred thirty-six dollars ($109,836), 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; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44031

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 two million dollars ($2,000,000), 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; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44032

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 one hundred eighty-one thousand seven hundred fifty-two ($181,752), 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); enhance OPD peer support resources; and develop department-wide critical incident stress management policies and protocols; 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; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44028

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 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 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 October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44029

An Ordinance authorizing and approving a Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Omaha Public Facilities Corporation (the “Corporation”) and the City of Omaha, Nebraska (the “City”) a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto 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 (the “Site Lease”) 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 attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; approving an Indenture of Trust (the “Indenture”) between the Corporation and BOKF, National Association, as Trustee and Paying Agent, a copy of which Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference; approving the terms and conditions of the Corporation’s approximately $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount Lease Revenue Bonds (the “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 and approving the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44033

AN ORDINANCE approving an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement and Lease between the City of Omaha (“City”) and Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (“MECA”) regarding the Omaha Convention Center/Arena; reduces and revises the amount of real property leased to MECA; 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; and providing for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44034

AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 10 of the Omaha Municipal Code entitled “Finance,” by amending Division 5, entitled “Small and Emerging Small Business Program”; and to provide the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading October 8, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 22, 2024; Third Reading and Vote October 29, 2024

PASSED: October 29, 2024: 6-1

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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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 November 19, 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 Eleven Eleven, LLC, dba “Hammer & Nails”, located at 14450 Eagle Run Drive, Suite 250.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for OFAC Group, LLC, dba “Good Lookin”, located at 16920 Wright Plaza, Suite 118.

 

Class “K” License for M&C Restaurant Management, LLC, dba “Local Beer, Patio & Kitchen”, located at 4909 South 135th Street, Suite 113.

 

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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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 Magellan Pipeline Company to renew their air emission operating permit for the petroleum products terminal at 2205 North 11th Street, Omaha. The potential emissions at this facility, in tons, will be: NOx 14.1, VOC 199.6, CO 35.2, Benzene 1.8, Ethylbenzene 0.2, Hexane 3.2, Toluene 2.6, 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane 1.6 and Xylene 1.0.

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 November 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024. 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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