CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on July 23, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43892

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 204th Street and West Dodge Road to CC- Community Commercial 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, Elk Valley Commercial, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned to CC- Community Commercial District.

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading July 16, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43893

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located southeast of 204th Street and West Dodge Road; 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, Elk Valley Commercial, a property located 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 June 25, 2024; Second Reading July 16, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43894

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 northeast of 222nd and F Streets from AG-Agricultural 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: Lots 1-168 and Outlots A-C, Blue Sage Creek 3, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading July 16, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43895

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Stan Houston Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $23,631.00, for the purchase of ADA Detectable Warning Panels to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division, to be effective for a term of 12 months, with up to three (3) additional one-year terms 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 June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43896

AN ORDINANCE to transfer a permanent easement in land to Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, a municipal Corporation and a Political Corporation, for purposes of relocating facilities, and appurtenances thereto, upon City-owned property located North of the Omaha Convention Center, and east of North 10th Street; to authorize the Mayor to execute the attached Right-of-Way Easement; and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10366

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE to amend certain portions of Special Ordinance No. 10364, levying a special tax and assessment on certain lots and pieces of real estate within Street Improvement District (SID) 2021-01 in the City of Omaha, to cover the cost of constructing and improving Ridgewood Avenue, from Pacific Street to Poppleton Avenue, and Poppleton Avenue from Ridgewood Avenue to Loveland Drive, in Portland cement concrete, to correct the assessment on certain parcels, as delineated in the attached plan of assessment, and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43897

AN ORDINANCE to amend that part of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 43795, passed April 16th, 2024 pertaining to the rezoning from DR-Development Reserve District, GC-General Commercial District, and MU-Mixed Use District to DR-Development Reserve District, located southwest of 120th and Fort Streets, in Douglas County, Nebraska, to correct the legal description of said lands, and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: That that part of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 43795, passed by the City Council of the City of Omaha, be and hereby is corrected to read: Lot 7, Roanoke Business Park Replat 4, a subdivision as survey, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District, GC-General Commercial District, and MU-Mixed Use District to DR-Development Reserve District.

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43898

AN ORDINANCE to amend that part of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 43 796, passed April 16th, 2024 pertaining to the rezoning from DR-Development Reserve District, GC-General Commercial District, and MU-Mixed Use District to MU-Mixed Use District, located southwest of 120th and Fort Streets, in Douglas County, Nebraska, to correct the legal description of said lands, and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: That that part of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 43796, passed by the City Council of the City of Omaha, be and hereby is corrected to read: Lots 1-6 and Outlots A-C, Roanoke Business Park Replat 4, a subdivision as survey, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District, GC-General Commercial District, and MU-Mixed Use District to MU-Mixed Use District.

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43899

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Millard Public Schools for the City to provide, through its assignment, five Associate School Resource Officers, at the City’s discretion, one Canine Associate School Resource Officer, or six Associate School Resource Officers if a retired Canine Officer is not available, and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability of such cruisers and the School District’s needs, to specifically designated locations, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to perform police work at the District property twenty-eight (28) hours(or less) per week while school is in session during the regular school year, and thirty (30) hours per week while school is in session during the regular school year for the Canine Associate SRO, from the first day of the semester of August 2024 and ending at the close of the 2024 -2025 school year. The reimbursement payment from the Millard Public Schools to the City will be in the amount of $40.00 per hour for each officer; and $45.00 per hour for the canine officer; and $5.00 per day for the canine officer when school is not in session (summer break); and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43900

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide, through its assignment, one Associate School Resource Officer and a marked police cruiser, subject to the availability of such cruiser and Elkhorn’s needs, to the Elkhorn Public Schools at a specifically designated location, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, to perform police work at the District property twenty (20) hours per week while school is in session during the regular school year, from the first day of the semester of August 2024 and ending at the close of the 2024 - 2025 school year; reimbursement from the Elkhorn Public Schools to the City will be in the amount of $40.00 per hour for the officer, not to exceed $31,373.00; and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 43901

AN ORDINANCE approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Omaha (“City”) and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Inc. (“Mutual”) for the sale by Mutual to the City of the parking garages generally located at 3202 Harney Street, 115 South 35th Street, and 225 South 33rd Street, in the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, for the purchase price of $52,230,000 and providing for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading June 25, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 16, 2024; Third Reading and Vote July 23, 2024

PASSED: July 23, 2024: 6-0

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 August 6, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance to approve an Employee Assistance Program Agreement between CHI Nebraska dba CHI Health and the City of Omaha, to provide for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a period of three years from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027 at a cost of $11.67 per employee per year; the Agreement provides for two one-year options; such funds to be paid from Fund 11111, Organization 118018, Account No. 41331.

 

An ordinance to accept the bid of Abe’s Trash Service, Inc., to provide rubbish container services for the Omaha Fire Department, including all fire stations, the Public Education Office (Station 10), the Public Safety Training Center, and the Technical Services Division; the term of the agreement is for 12 months at a total cost of $29,796.00, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional years at the discretion of the City of Omaha.

 

An ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Omaha and Douglas County, Nebraska, for more than one year, for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to allow them to issue citations and/or make arrests for violations of the Omaha Municipal Code at certain locations.

 

Elizabeth Butler, MMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

CONFERENCE ROOM 702-

SEVENTH FLOOR

OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY

CIVIC CENTER – 1819 FARNAM ST

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

 

NEW CASES:

Section 49- 218:  Request exemption of continuing education requirements for ABC instructors.

Approval of Apprentice Agreements.

Approval of Exam Applications.

Approval of Exam Accommodations.

 

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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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 515 S. 132nd Street, Omaha. The potential emissions, in tons, for this project will be: PM 0.6, PM10 0.6, PM2.5 0.6, SOx 0.1, NOx 63.6, VOC 0.9, CO 98.0, Acrolein 0.1, Formaldehyde 0.5 and CO2 equivalent 3327.

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 July 31, 2024 to August 31, 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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