CITY OF OMAHA

 

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on January 30, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43670

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 southeast of George B. Lake Parkway and I Street from AG - Agricultural 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, IRON BLUFF SOUTH, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from AG - Agricultural District to R5 - Urban Family Residential District.

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading January 23, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor  

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43671

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Co1Tidor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located southeast of 61st and Maple 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: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Halcyon Heights Replat 5, 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading January 23, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43672

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the ACI-4 -Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located northeast of Riverfront Drive and Gallup Drive; 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: Lots 1 & 2, Gallup University Riverfront Campus Replat Three, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the ACI-4 Area of Civic Importance Overlay District; provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading January 23, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43674

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Inter-local Cooperation Act Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (NRD) for the construction, operation and the maintenance of a new Papio Watershed Reginal Flood Control Detention Basin WP-1.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10357

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for the removal and/or trimming of trees, bushes, shrubs, hedges and any other vegetation in accordance with Sections 37-1 through 37-95 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43675

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled Park and Recreation Planner III with a salary range of $71,552 to $106,267; to repeal Section 23- 177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43676

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23 -177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Application Development Manager from a salary range of $94,744 to $126,402 to a salary range of $97,240 to $144,081; to repeal Section 23 -177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43677

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23 -177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the title of the class specification entitled Process Control Systems Technician I to Process Control Systems Technician and the salary of the renamed classification from a salary range of $58,926 to $77,147 to a salary range of $60,112 to $85,363; to change the title of the class specification entitled Process Control Systems Technician II to Process Control Systems Supervisor and the salary of the renamed classification from a salary range of $68,224 to $88,982 to a salary range of $78,312 to $108,035; to repeal Section 23 -177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43678

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Professional Services Agreement involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter with Elavon Inc., to provide merchant card services for the City of Omaha through State of Nebraska bid pricing pursuant to Contract No. 97195 04 that is the result of competitive bids secured by the State of Nebraska, for a period from December 1, 2023 until June 30, 2028, with three two-year options to renew at the sole discretion of the City of Omaha; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43679

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Professional Services Agreement involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter with U.S. Bank, to provide online banking services for the City of Omaha for a period from December 1, 2023 until November 15, 2028, with two one-year options to renew at the sole discretion of the City of Omaha; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43680

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acceptance of the bid of Alexander Lawn & Landscape, Inc. in the annual amount of $25,180.00, involving appropriations of more than one year as provided in 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to provide grounds maintenance services at various police facilities for a period of three years beginning Spring 2024 with the option to extend for two one-year terms at the same bid price; to authorize the Finance Department to make payments from a specified account to Alexander Lawn & Landscape, Inc. for the cost of grounds maintenance services in accordance with the bid; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43681

AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the African-American Empowerment Network in the amount of fifty thousand, twelve dollars ($50,012); 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 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); for up to 18 Professional Development Scholarships to community violence intervention practitioners and conference travel for Empowerment Network Staff; 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43682

AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless (MACCH) in the amount of sixty-one thousand, one hundred, forty dollars ($61,140) to authorize funding for such agreement from the Community Services, Keno/Lottery Proceeds Fund 12118, Organization 126045; to provide funding for the Housing Problem Solving Program for direct assistance to individuals assessed as eligible candidates for permanent housing placement through the Continuum of Care winter hotel/motel voucher program; 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43683

AN ORDINANCE to amend the agreement dated April 28, 2021 and Ordinance number 42526 passed April 27, 2021 between the City of Omaha and HTI Labs in the amount of fifty-two thousand eight hundred twelve dollars ($52,812) for an amended agreement amount of three hundred thousand one hundred eighty-four dollars ($300,184), the amendment authorizes funding for applied analysis to inform Omaha Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Working Group decision-making and indirect costs; to authorize payment from such 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43684

AN ORDINANCE to amend the agreement dated May 15, 2019 and Ordinance number 41832 passed May 14, 2019 and amended Ordinance number 42525 passed April 28, 2021 and amended ordinance number 43064 passed August 23, 2022 between the City of Omaha and HTI Labs in the amount of one hundred fifty-three thousand two hundred sixty-seven dollars ($153,267) for an amended agreement amount of three hundred twelve thousand two hundred thirty four dollars ($312,234), the amendment authorizes funding for applied analysis to inform Omaha Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Working Group decision-making and indirect costs; to authorize payment from such 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43685

AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, University of Nebraska at Omaha on behalf of the Nebraska Center for Justice Research in the amount of twenty-seven thousand, eighty-two dollars ($27,082); and (2) to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Award #15PBJA-21-GG-03043, 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 as the PSN research partner; 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43686

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 in the amount of two hundred one thousand six hundred ninety-nine ($201,699) with a match of forty-nine thousand five hundred thirty five ($49,535) and a total program amount of two hundred fifty-one thousand two hundred thirty-four ($251,234) during the project period of July 1, 2023 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43673

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to BMI Janitorial Group in the estimated annual amount of $61,400.00, for Janitorial Services to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division, to be effective for a period of three (3) years and is extendable for two (2) one-year periods at the City’s sole discretion; 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 January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 6-1

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10355

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for litter removal in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10356

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for cutting and clearing weeds, grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.

Summary: Same

First Reading January 9, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing January 23, 2024; Third Reading and Vote January 30, 2024

PASSED: January 30, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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