CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on April 15, 2025 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44228

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 northwest of 32nd and Y streets from R5(35)-Urban Family Residential District to R7-Multiple-Family Residential District (Medium-Density) (prope1ty is located within an NCE 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: Lots 1 & 2, Drews Hill Replat 1, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R5(35)-Urban Family Residential District to R7-Multiple-Family Residential District (Medium--Density).

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading April 8, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44229

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City’s Master Plan from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for the property located northwest of 32nd and “Y” Streets; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading April 8, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44230

AN ORDINANCE providing for the approval of a Right-of-Way Agreement between the City of Omaha and Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation; to authorize the execution of said Agreement; to further declare the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing public improvements associated with the Bluestem Prairie 2nd Addition Subdivision near 48th Street and Huntington Avenue; 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 March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44231

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Catalynt Solutions, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $928,200.00, for the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite to be utilized at the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility, Missouri River Water Resource Recovery Facility, and Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin Facility, to be effective for a period of 12 months and is extendable for four (4) one-year periods at the City’s own option; 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 March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44232

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Greenlake Development LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Greenlake Midtown Apartments Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 3511 Howard Street, which provides for construction of a new three story apartment building with 15 market rate units on the site; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $418,139.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project, and providing for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44233

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 72 Farnam, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the 72 Farnam Apartments Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at southwest of 72nd and Farnam Streets, which proposes the construction of a new five story apartment building with 176 market rate units and one commercial bay; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $6,336,412.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project, and providing for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44234

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Third Amendment to Option and Land Lease between the City of Omaha, a Municipal Corporation, and SBA Structures, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company by adding six (6) additional five-year options to the existing Land Lease Agreement which was entered into on July 13, 1998 and expires on August 31, 2028 for operation of a cell tower at Fire Station 42, 3120 North 102nd Street; to provide that the City shall receive a signing bonus of $75,000.00 and then an increase in annual rent from approximately $13,000.00 to $21,900.00 at the beginning of the next option period; authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the attached Third Amendment to Option and Land Lease Agreement and providing an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44235

AN ORDINANCE to establish, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “A” Flammable Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. A-169 at 10402 Potter Street as requested by Metropolitan Utilities District; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10377

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax and assessment on certain lots , parts of lots and pieces of real estate in the City of Omaha, to cover the cost of constructing sidewalks in District No. SWR 2024-01.

Summary: Same

First Reading March 25, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 8, 2025; Third Reading and Vote April 15, 2025

PASSED: April 15, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold public hearings on April 29, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Project Management Co.to provide professional construction management services on OPW 54503, being the Papio WRRF Phase 1 Secondary Treatment Design project; in the amount of $1,757,552.70, 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.

 

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Gilbatrar, LLC, to implement the 29th & Jackson Townhomes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located southwest of 29th and Jackson Streets which proposes the new construction of six market rate rental townhomes on a vacant parcel; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $200,445.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

 

An ordinance to approve a Master Agreement between the City of Omaha and DeMarche Associates, Inc. to provide financial advisory, investment, and similar services to the City of Omaha with either party being able to terminate the Agreement upon providing written notice to the other; the Agreement contemplates an annual fee of $37,500.00 for the initial scope of services which is payable in quarterly installments of $9,375.00 with such funds to be paid from the General Fund 11111, Org: 119014, Account: 42239.

 

An ordinance to establish, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “B” Flammable Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. B-225 at 5018 Ames Avenue as requested by Walmart.

 

An ordinance to establish, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “B” Flammable Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. B-223 at 8105 J Street as requested by ABF Freight.

 

An ordinance to approve the Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association (ODIDA) 2025-2026 Budget and Workplan and levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and pieces of real estate within Business Improvement District No. 6874 in the City of Omaha in the amount of $724,781.76; such assessment shall cover the costs anticipated by the Business Improvement District for March 2024 to February 2025 and contemplated by Ordinance No. 37504 which was approved by the City Council of the City of Omaha on October 3, 2006, and reauthorized by Ordinance No. 38957 approved on March 8, 2011 and amended by Ordinance No. 41463 approved on April 26, 2018.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold public hearings on May 6, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance to rezone property located at 2415 Florence Boulevard from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) to R5-Urban Family Residential District.

 

Anyone interested in these matters should be in attendance.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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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 May 6, 2025 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 Izumi Sushi & Hibachi, Inc., dba “Izumi Sushi & Hibachi”, located at 4707 North 72nd Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for J&B Hartigan, LLC, dba “Nosh Restaurant & Wine Lounge”, located at 1006 Dodge Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Karnali Indian Cuisine, Inc., dba “Karnali Indian Cuisine”, located at 843 North 98th Street.

 

Class “C” Liquor License for Severino Family Cellars, LLC, dba “Dundee Cork & Bottle”, located at 614 North 50th Street.

 

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. The purpose of this hearing is to consider approval of a Big Red satellite keno agreement between EHPV Lottery Services, LLC and:

 

Lorray, Inc., dba “Rays Wings Pizza”, located at 200 South 31st Street, Suite 4130.

 

ZJALBR, LLC, dba “Rathskeller Bier Haus”, located at 4524 Farnam Street.

 

Pondo, LLC, dba “The Ponderosa Bar”, located at 12203 North 225th Street, Valley, Nebraska.

 

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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