CITY OF OMAHA

 

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on March 12, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43730

 

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 7361 North 122nd Avenue Circle from DR - Development Reserve District and R4 - Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) to DR - Development Reserve 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 2, DEER CREEK REPLAT TWENTY SIX, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from DR - Development Reserve District and R4 - Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) to DR- Development Reserve District.

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43731

 

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 7361 North 122nd Avenue Circle from DR- Development Reserve District and R4 - Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) 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: LOT 1, DEER CREEK REPLAT TWENTY SIX, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from DR - Development Reserve District and R4 - Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) to R4 - Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43732

 

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 4205 South 204th Street from AG - Agricultural District to R6 - Low-Density Multiple-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 l and Outlots A-C, Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from Street from AG - Agricultural District to R6 - Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43733

 

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 4205 South 204tl1 Street; 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: Lot 1 and Outlots A-C, Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, 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 February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43734

 

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the NCE-10th Street Neighborhood Conservation and Enhancement Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located north and south of 8th and Pine Streets; to approve an amendment to the Urban Design Element of the Master Plan for the City of Omaha to incorporate the 10th Street NCE District Plan into the Master Plan, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-601 through 55-608.1 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 1-6, Nook, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the 10th Street NCE district of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and Enhancement Overlay District; provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43735

 

AN ORDINANCE to rescind the PK-Parking Overlay District for property located south of 8th and Pine Streets, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-671 through 55-680 of the Omaha Municipal Code, the PK-Parking Overlay District is hereby rescinded, for the following described land in Douglas County, Nebraska: Lot 6, Nook, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43736

 

AN ORDINANCE to create Road Maintenance District No. 2023-01, in the City of Omaha, for the purpose of improving Hickory Street, from South 90th Street to South 91st Avenue, by reconstruction of the roadway base and application of an asphalt surface course; to fix and define the boundaries of said district; to provide for the determination and assessment of damages, if any, occasioned by reason of change of grade; to authorize the Public Works Department, barring protest to the contrary in accordance with OMC 26-65, to complete the associated improvement project; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Road Maintenance District No. 2023-01 is hereby created in the City of Omaha for the improvement of the street segment of South 90th Street to South 91st Avenue. This improvement, as petitioned by the residents, includes grading, re-establishment of drainage, if warranted, re-establishment of the roadway base and application of an asphalt surface course to the roadway surface.

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading March 5, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43737

 

AN ORDINANCE approving a Professional Services Agreement with Wade Trim, Inc. to provide professional design phase services on OPW 54630, being the Northeast Omaha High Rate Treatment Basin and Associated Projects; 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 February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43738

 

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for WEST DODGE STATION, for the property located at 18301 Cuming Street, to allow Automotive Sales use on Lot 2, Replat 9.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43739

 

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Contract between the City of Omaha, a municipal corporation, and CorVel Enterprise Comp., Inc., involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one (1) year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to provide workers’ compensation third-party coordinated administration, managed care, claims management, case management, and risk management information system services for the City’s self-funded workers’ compensation program for a period of three (3) years from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, with two one (1) year options at the City’s sole discretion; such payments to be from Fund No. 11111, Organization No. 118017; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43740

 

AN ORDINANCE approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Omaha, Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, City of Bellevue, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, City of Council Bluffs, Iowa and the U.S. Treasury, for more than one year, to provide for grant administration of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (“HIDTA”) grant which is to be used for cooperative law enforcement efforts with the participating agencies to combat drug crimes in the greater Metropolitan area; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43741

 

AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 19, Article XII of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled “Cable Television Systems” to match existing agreements and laws; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43742

 

AN ORDINANCE to renew the cable television franchise now held by Cox Communications Omaha, L.L.C.; to provide that such franchise shall be renewed for ten (10) additional years; to provide that such franchise shall be subject to compliance with law, Municipal Code, and performance of the provisions of the franchise agreement attached hereto; to approve the franchise agreement authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest accordingly the filed agreement; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 27, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2024; Third Reading and Vote March 12, 2024

PASSED: March 12, 2024: 5-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

 

Notice of Duty of all property owners, agents, occupants or persons in possession of property to cut weeds, grass and worthless vegetation and not to litter or to cause or allow litter, including vehicular litter, to be deposited thereon or to allow such litter to remain on such property other than in proper receptacles provided thereof; further notice of duty of all property owners not to park or store any vehicle or machine on residential property in violation of any Municipal Law, State Statute, or Federal Law.

Notice is hereby given that Chapter 18, of the Omaha Municipal Code requires owners, agents, occupants or persons in possession or control of any lot or ground, or part thereof, in the City to cut and clear such property together with one-half (1/2) of the streets, alleys, and right of ways abutting thereon of all weeds, grass and worthless vegetation which has reached the height of twelve (12) inches or more.

Such weeds, grass and worthless vegetation must be cut as close to the ground level as possible and shall be so maintained that the same do not extend twelve (12) inches or more above the ground at any time and such cutting shall be raked and removed from such premises.

Notice is also hereby given that Chapter 18, of the Omaha Municipal Code as amended requires owners, agents, occupants or persons in possession or control of any lot or ground, or part thereof, together with one-half (1/2) of the streets, alleys, and right of ways abutting thereon, in the City of Omaha not to litter or to cause or allow litter (as defined in said Ordinance) to be deposited thereon or to allow to remain on such property, other than in proper receptacles provided therefore.

Notice is further given that it shall be unlawful for a person who owns or who is in control of any property, to fail or refuse to keep such property free of litter, to prevent litter from being carried or deposited by the elements beyond such property or to allow litter to remain on such property.

Notice is further given that it shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is in control of any property to place, cause to be placed, or allow to remain on his property any Vehicular litter or any vehicle or vehicles or parts thereof which are as set forth in Section 18-21 of said Ordinance, provided, however, that said Section shall not apply to any vehicle which qualifies as an historic or special interest vehicle as defined in Sections 60.311.15 through 60.311.20 Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended, or to any Vehicle which is kept in the operation of a business pursuant to any Municipal Ordinance or is kept within a garage.

Notice is further given that it shall be unlawful for any person to park or store any vehicle, machine, or parts thereof in violation of the Municipal Code, State Statutes or Federal Law. Notice is further given that whenever the City and through its authorized Representative determines that any litter as defined in Section 18-21 or other condition prohibited by the Chapter 18 of the Omaha Municipal Code, causes imminent danger to public health, safety or welfare, it may remove such litter or remedy such conditions, at the expense of the owner of the land on which such litter is found.

Furthermore, as provided in section 18-28, if the owners, agents, occupants or persons in possession or control of any such property shall fail to so cut and clear said property as above described, the City may cause such weeds, grass and worthless vegetation to be cut or sprayed or such litter to be removed or any combination thereof, and assess the actual cost thereof in amounts as determined by Resolution of the City Council during the month of April each year upon the property in the same manner as special assessments and shall have the right to continue cutting such weeds and removal of all litter, or any combination thereof, at all times thereafter until new growth of the following year.

Furthermore, in addition to the payment of the actual cost, administrative costs provided in section 18-31 shall be assessed. In the event the owner or occupant fails to set up a reinspection and fails to comply with the Notice of Violation within ten days of Notice, and the inspector has to re-inspect the property and finds the nuisance has not been abated, an administrative fee of $105 shall be assessed.

In the event the owner or occupant receives a Notice of Violation for weeds and litter which has been preceded by a Notice for the same nuisance at the same property in the same calendar year, an administrative fee of $105 shall be assessed.

Furthermore, in addition to actual costs and administrative fees, the penalty for violations provided in section 18-30 hereof, any person, firm or corporation who fails to cut weeds, grass and worthless vegetation, or to remove litter, or both, as required by this Chapter shall be subject to the following penalties:

For the first violation, a penalty in the sum of Seventy-Five ($75.00); for the second violation, at the same location within a four year period, a penalty in the sum of One Hundred-fifty Dollars ($150.00); for the third violation, at the same location within a four year period and each subsequent violation thereafter at the same location, except as provided herein, a penalty in the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). Provided that in the event a violation occurs within 24 months of the two prior violations at the same location, the penalty shall be in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

In the event any person, firm, or corporation fails to pay the cost of the penalty as above provided, the City may assess the same upon the property in the same manner as special assessments or the City may sue any such person or persons in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of the penalty due and payable under the terms and provisions of this Chapter and may recover a judgment against such person or persons for the amount so due, together with interest.

In addition to the penalties above set forth, any person who violates any of the provisions of Chapter 18, of the Omaha Municipal Code is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine in any sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or to be imprisoned not to exceed six (6) months in jail or any combination of such fine and imprisonment for each offense in the discretion of the Court.

 

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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 Metropolitan Utilities District to obtain a minor air emission construction permit for their pump station at 14020 W. Maple Road, Omaha. The potential emissions, in tons, for this project will be: PM 0.4, PM10 0.4, PM2.5 0.4, SOx 0.1, NOx 37.4, VOC 0.5, CO 62.9, Acrolein 0.1, Formaldehyde 0.4 and CO2 equivalent 1956.

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 March 20, 2024 to April 20, 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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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

CONFERENCE ROOM

702-SEVENTH FLOOR

OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY

CIVIC CENTER

1819 FARNAM ST

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Election of Chairman and Vice-Chair.

LAID OVER CASES:

Section 49-1524: Request approval to use HDPE at 5940 S 60 St.

Request for medical exemption for the February 2024 Journeyman exam-consecutive attempts

 

NEW CASES:

Section 49- 800: Request approval to install a liner in a commercial drain at 7501 Keystone Dr.

Section 49- 800: Request approval to install a liner at 2506 S 162 Cir.

Section 49- 702(c): Request waiver of the laundry facilities counts at 182nd & Purple Martin Pkwy.

Section 49- 556: Request approval for PEX-A to be installed underground at 168th & State.

Section 49- 1503: Request approval to continue using the water well at 6155 M St.

Section 49- 552 and 49-826: Request approval to use PVC for the upper 4 floors and PEX throughout at 1904 Farnam St.

Section 49- 1524: Request a review of Omaha Plumbing Board minutes from 22-7-59.

Section 49- 522: Request approval to allow existing PVC waste and vent in parking garage at 1217 Pacific St.

Section 49- 720: Request waiver regarding fixture counts at 2120 S 72 St, Ste 100.

Section 49- 218: Request approval of Continuing Education Courses and Instructors.

Section 49- 218: Requesting exemption of continuing education hours for city inspectors, board members, and school instructors.

Approval of Apprenticeship Programs and Apprenticeship Agreements.

Approval of Exam Applications

 

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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Invitation for Bids

Residential Home Deck Replacement

 

OHA is soliciting bids to replace wooden decks in 26 single-family homes and duplexes in the City of Omaha. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to demo and replace existing decks and railings.

Packets are available on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Request packets via email at contracts@ohauthority.org.

Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Zoom meeting: See IFB for the registration link.

The deadline for questions for the project is Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST.

The bid deadline for the project is Thursday,  April 18, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. CST.

Please submit all bids per the instructions in the IFB.

Pricing sheet submissions will be marked: Attn: Procurement –

 

IFB# 240219 Residential Home Deck Replacement

 

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Invitation for Bids

Residential Home Windows Replacement

 

OHA is soliciting proposals for window replacement at 9 single-family homes and duplexes in the City of Omaha. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and labor necessary demo and replace existing windows.

Packets are available on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Request packets via email at contracts@ohauthority.org.

Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. CST, Zoom meeting: See IFB for the registration link.

The deadline for questions for the project is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST.

The bid deadline for the project is Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M, CST.

Please submit all bids per the instructions in the IFB.

Pricing sheet submissions will be marked: Attn: Procurement –

 

IFB #240226 Window Replacement

 

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