CITY OF OMAHA

 

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on February 27, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43708

AN ORDINANCE to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District, located at 3204 North 16th Street, to approve the Development Plan, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-595 through 55-600 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District and the Development Plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved, for the following described land in Douglas County, Nebraska: Lot 5, Block 24, Kountze Place, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading January 30, 2024; Second Reading February 6, 2024; Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43711

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 1213 Jones Street from DS-Downtown Service District to CBD-Central Business District (property is within an ACI-Areas of Civic Importance Overlay 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: CITY LOTS LOT 3 BLOCK 194 E 58 FT N 1/2, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from DS-Downtown Service District to CBD-Central Business District.

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading February 13, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43712

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 7802 Hascall Street from DR-Development Reserve 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: ARMBOCKS PARKVIEW ESTATES LOT I BLOCK 0 N 120 E 660 FT SE 1/4 NW 1/4 & S 500 E 600 FT NE 1/4 NW 1/4 35-15-12 & S 50 FT E 600 FT LOT 1, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading February 13, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43713

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 31-147 and 31-158 of the Omaha Municipal Code, dealing with sewer use fees; to provide for sewer service charges for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2028; to repeal Sections 31-147 and 31-158 of the Omaha Municipal Code as heretofore existing; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43714

AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 10, Article V, Division 3, Section 10-182 and Section 10-187 of the Omaha Municipal Code, pertaining to “Certain Professional Services;” by amending which individuals shall serve on the selection committee; by increasing the estimated fee thresholds that determine the method of selection; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43715

AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize the disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG) Award #EMW-2023-SS-00047-S01 and budget in the amount of four hundred and sixty-eight thousand four hundred fifty-eight dollars and eighty cents ($468,458.80) from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), during the award period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, to provide law enforcement and emergency response communities in Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties with enhanced capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting, and preventing acts of terrorism; 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, to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43716

AN ORDINANCE to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Bell Textron, Inc. for training services for the Omaha Police Department Air Support Unit staff, for a period of two years, involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one (1) fiscal year in accordance with Sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to provide for the payment to Bell Textron, Inc. in the amount of $136,900.00 for year 2024, and $170,800.00 for year 2025, for a total of $307,700.00; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43717

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendment to remove Section 2.15 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, which describes the process for granting, extending, changing or modifying the terms of Franchises within the City of Omaha; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Section 2.15 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43718

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendment to Section 3.12 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to add stormwater management to the list of functions and programs assigned to the Public Works Department; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Section 3.12 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43719

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendments to Sections 5.21 and 5.23 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to amend ARTICLE V. FINANCE of the Charter to change language in Section 5.21 concerning the disposal of personal property from the Purchasing Division and Purchasing Agent to the Finance Department and Finance Director and in Section 5.23 to provide that the City Treasurer is a classified employee hired through the competitive testing process; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Sections 5.21 and 5.23 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43720

AN ORDINANCE proposing an amendment to Section 8.13 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to establish the process to provide for an Acting Mayor in the event that a public disaster results in the death or disability of the Mayor and the entire City Council; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Section 8.13 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43721

AN ORDINANCE proposing an amendment to Section 8.15 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to make clear that the members of a Charter Study Convention must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the City for six months at the time of their appointment; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Section 8.15 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43722

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendment to Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to amend Section 5.17 of the Charter to increase the monetary amount for contracts which require City Council action from $20,000 to $50,000; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the Statewide Presidential Primary Election to be held on May 14, 2024; to repeal Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading February 6, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 13, 2024; Third Reading and Vote February 27, 2024

PASSED: February 27, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CITY OF OMAHA

MILLWORK DISTRICT PARKING GARAGE

 

The City of Omaha Public Works Department is requesting Statements of Qualifications from design professional firms (Consultants) to provide services to advise and design a proposed parking garage located in the Millwork District. Services will include preparing Schematic Design documents for the definition of project scope and budget, Design Development, and Construction Documents for construction bidding. Following successful bidding, the selected Consultant is anticipated to be retained to provide Construction Administration services. The project will generally include civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and landscaping elements to construct the proposed parking garage. This project will follow the design-bid-build delivery method.

Interested firms may request a detailed scope of work by emailing their requests to ae.selection@cityofomaha.org or by writing to the Public Works Department, Attention:  Sylvia, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 prior to March 20, 2024.

 

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