CITY OF OMAHA

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The City Council of the City of Omaha will have a Pre-Council Meeting at 10:30 A.M. in the Roskens Room, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, for the purpose of discussing the agenda items and briefing and discussion of public business; and a regular Council Meeting at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Legislative Chambers of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This meeting will have video conference capability. Proposed agenda kept continually current shall be available for public inspection in the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center at the Office of the City Clerk, but the Council shall have the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting when convened. The video conference details and an agenda for the meeting is posted on the City of Omaha website at www.cityofomaha.org.

Elizabeth Butler

City Clerk

ALL REQUESTS FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS (SIGNERS) WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

IF ALTERNATIVE FORMATS ARE NEEDED, ALL REQUESTS WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

PLEASE NOTIFY SHERRI BROWN AT (402) 444-5554 IF ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE.

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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 27, 2021, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

An ordinance to transfer a permanent easement in land to Omaha Public Power District, for purposes of relocating facilities, and appurtenances thereto, upon a City-owned property located near 10th Street and Missouri Avenue; to authorize the Mayor to execute the permanent easement.

An ordinance to transfer a permanent easement in land to Omaha Public Power District, for purposes of relocating facilities, and appurtenances thereto, upon a City-owned property located near 10th Street and Missouri Avenue; to authorize the Mayor to execute the permanent easement.

An ordinance to transfer a permanent easement in land to Omaha Public Power District, for purposes of relocating facilities, and appurtenances thereto, upon a City-owned property located near 10th Street and Missouri Avenue; to authorize the Mayor to execute the permanent easement.

An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement between the City of Omaha and Invest Omaha MC, LLC, and Oakwood Trail, LLP, for Midtown Crossing, located northeast of 33rd and Farnam Streets, to allow any property owner within the development to put up a Retail Tenant ID Sign (ANCHOR), as defined by the Agreement, providing site development standards.

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, to implement the 77th & Dodge Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site, of approximately seven (7) acres, located at 77th & Dodge Street, which proposes a          redevelopment that will create a new retail corridor to the west of Rose Blumkin and improve the street infrastructure. Multi-family housing is proposed for a future phase.  This redevelopment project involves significant improvements to the infrastructure along 77th Street, an extension of 77th Street, additional streets to connect to Rose Blumkin Drive, the relocation of existing outdoor storage, and construction of structures for new retail uses.  The agreement authorizes the use of up to $2,013,355.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Noddle Homes 2, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Blackstone Townhomes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 501 South 38 Street, which proposes the construction of a six unit rowhome building.  All units will have at least three bedrooms, three bathrooms and enclosed ground floor parking; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $765,000.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

An ordinance to amend Section 23-177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Electrician from a pay range of $24.83 to $31.43 to a pay range of $26.25 to $37.50; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Plumber from a pay range of $24.83 to $31.43 to a pay range of $26.25 to $40.50; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Master Electrician from a pay range of $27.34 to $34.61 to a pay range of $30.19 to $43.13; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Master Plumber from a pay range of $27.34 to $34.61 to a pay range of $30.19 to $46.58; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Power Systems Mechanic II from a pay range of $23.77 to $29.32 to a pay range of        $25.67 to $31.79; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Stationary Engineer I from a pay range of $20.93 to $26.65 to a pay range of $22.00 to $29.00; to repeal Section 23-177 as heretofore existing.

An ordinance to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the title of the class specification entitled Recreation Supervisor to Recreation Coordinator; by changing the title of the class specification entitled Recreation Coordinator to Recreation Supervisor; to repeal Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing.

An ordinance to amend Section 23-177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Information Services Technician from a pay range of $16.40 to $20.52 to a pay range of $19.77 to $22.42; by changing the salary for the employment classification known as Police Information Operator I from a pay range of $19.77 to $22.42 to a pay range of $20.84 to $24.17; to repeal Section 23-177 as heretofore existing.

An ordinance to approve the Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association (ODIDA) 2021-2022 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 $568,098.59; such assessment         shall cover the costs anticipated by the Business Improvement District for March 2021 to February 2022 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; to approve the First Amendment to the Base Level Services Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Downtown Business Improvement District No. 6874 and the First Amendment to the Contract for the Omaha Downtown Business Improvement District, Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association, and the City of Omaha.

An ordinance to approve the Other Transaction Agreement for a five-year period, between the United States of America, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration and the City of Omaha; for providing four TSA certified Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCT) that shall be available to respond to transportation operating systems under the jurisdiction of the City of Omaha twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week, with the intent to provide maximum          coverage during peak operating hours; involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; to be partially reimbursed by the TSA, in an amount not to exceed $50,500.00 per authorized team, such canine services to be provided by the Omaha Police Department as described in the Other Transaction Agreement dealing with the TSA Explosives Detection Canine Team Program.

An ordinance pursuant to Home Rule Charter Section 5.17 involving the payment of moneys from appropriations of more than one fiscal year, to amend the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Omaha and the City of Valley, controlling the distribution of keno lottery proceeds; to extend the Agreement for five (5) years.

Anyone interested in these matters should be in attendance.   

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

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OMAHA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Notice of Public Hearing

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is preparing its 5-Year Capital Fund Action Plan for 2021-2025 and hereby notifies and invites the public to review and comment.  The proposed Plan is available at the OHA office located at 1823 Harney Street, Omaha, NE from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OHA will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 in the OHA Board Room located at 1823 Harney Street.  Accessible entrance is on the south side of the building. Please contact OHA at 402-444-6900 if you require accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act or language interpretation to participate in this public hearing. 

Joanie Poore, Chief Executive Officer,

Omaha Housing Authority

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