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 September 1, 2026, 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 agreement between the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools for the City to provide, one uniformed police officer and a marked police car to the following schools: Benson High School, Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, Burke High School, Central High School, McMillan Magnet Center, Monroe Middle School, Norris Middle School, North High School, Northwest High School, South High School, two uniformed officers and a marked police car to Blackburn Alternative School, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Omaha Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an estimated range of $1,212,868.80 - $1,525,056.00 during the City’s 2026-2027 payroll year.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools for the City to provide up to nine (9) Associate School Resource Officers and marked police cruisers, subject to the availability of such cruisers and the School District’s needs for the 2026-2027 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Omaha Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for each officer.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide one uniformed police officer and a marked police car to the premises of Elkhorn High School to act as a School Resource Officer for the 2026-2027 school year involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Elkhorn Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an estimated range of $110,260.80 - $117,312.00 during the City’s 2026-2027 payroll year.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Elkhorn Public Schools for the City to provide 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 for the 2026-2027 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; Elkhorn Public Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for the officer, not to exceed $31,373.00.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Millard School District for the City to provide uniformed police officers and marked police cruisers to Millard North High School, Millard South High School, and Millard West High School, to act as School Resource Officers for the 2026-2027 school year and 2027 Summer Session involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Millard School District will reimburse the City of Omaha at an estimated range of $330,782.40 - $351,936.00 during the City’s 2026-2027 payroll year.

 

An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Millard School District for the City to provide, five retired Associate School Resource Officers, at the City’s discretion, one retired Canine Associate School Resource Officer, or six retired 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 the Millard School District for the 2026-2027 school year, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, the Millard School District will reimburse the City of Omaha $40.00 per hour for retired Associate Resource School Officer, not to exceed $46,080.00 per retired Associate School Resource Officer; and $45.00 per hour for the retired Canine Associate Resource School Officer working in that capacity not to exceed $64,800.00; and $5.00 per day for the retied Canine Resource School Officer when school is not in session (summer break).

 

An ordinance to approve a contract between the City of Omaha and Westside Community Schools for the City to provide two (2) uniformed police officers and marked police cruisers one for Westside High School and one for Westside Middle School, involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter, Westside Community Schools will reimburse the City of Omaha at an estimated range of $220,521.60 - $234,624.00 during the City’s 2026-2027 payroll year.

 

An ordinance to approve a Gift Agreement between the Community Information Trust and the City of Omaha, Nebraska, and the Board of Trustees of the Omaha Public Library, for the acceptance, transfer, and donation of the Central Library property and facilities to the City; to authorize the City to assume certain operational leases, maintenance contracts, and construction-related agreements associated with said Central Library; to approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Omaha, the Board of Trustees of the Omaha Public Library, and the Omaha Public Library Foundation for office space within the Central Library facility; to authorize the Mayor to execute said Gift Agreement and Lease Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

An ordinance to approve a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Omaha, Nebraska and Builders District III, LLC, a wholly owned affiliate of Kiewit Corporation, for the transfer and sale of real property generally located between 16th and 17th Streets and Mike Fahey and Cass Streets; the agreement authorizes the City to sell the real property for $7,820,000.00.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

7TH FLOOR - ROOM 702

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER -

1819 FARNAM STREET

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes

Section 49-1524: Request to use Niron

Section 49-708: Fixture waiver

Section 49-800: Material waiver

Section 49-1103: Interceptor waiver

Section 49-217: Work without permit

Request reinstatement of licenses

Request approval of Master exam applications

Request approval of Journeyman exam applications

Request approval of Apprenticeship agreements

Request approval of Sewer and Drain Cleaner registrations

Request approval of Sewer Layer exam applications

Proposed Revision to Sec. 49-549

Executive session for grading tests

 

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.

 

David Simpson, Administrator

City of Omaha Plumbing Board

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on August 18, 2026 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44771

AN ORDINANCE to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District. located at 1116 and 1120 North 40th 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: Lots 1-5 and Outlot A, Walnut Hill Replat 10, a subdivision as surveyed. platted and recorded in Douglas County. Nebraska.

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading August 4, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44772

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 2240 Skyline Drive from DR-Development Reserve District 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: Outlots A & B, Serenity Estates Villas, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District to DR-Development Reserve District.

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading August 4, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44773

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 2240 Skyline Drive from DR-Development Reserve District to R5-Urban 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: Lots 1-11, Serenity Estates Villas, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from DR-Development Reserve District to R5-Urban Family Residential District.

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading August 4, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44774

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 207th and I Streets from R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District and MU-Mixed Use District to MU-Mixed Use 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 1-7, Iron Bluff Replat 4, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District and MU-Mixed Use District to MU-Mixed Use District.

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading August 4, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44775

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for IRON BLUFF, for the property located northwest of 207th and I Streets, Lot 1 is proposed with a veterinary clinic and restaurant; Lots 3, 6, and 7 are proposed with commercial and retail uses; Lot 5 is proposed with multi-family residential; and Lots 2 and 4 are IRON BLUFF REPLAT 4 proposed with true mixed use buildings (e.g., residential space above commercial space).                                                                                                                                 

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading August 4, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44776

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for CENTER RIDGE, for the property located at 19330 Gold Street, to allow the development of luxury indoor storage suites for private collections (e.g., automobiles, motorcycles, RVs, and boats), classified as the “Convenience Storage” use type.                                                                                                                             

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 4, 2026; Third Reading and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44777

AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy Grant Award #HID1426G0889-00 in the amount of five hundred forty-eight thousand three hundred ten dollars ($548,310), during the project period extending from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to support initiatives designed to implement the Strategy proposed by the Executive Board of the Midwest HIDTA including the Greater Omaha Safe Streets Taskforce, Omaha ATF Illegal Firearms Taskforce, Omaha DEA Drug Task Force, Omaha Metro Drug Task Force, and Management and Coordination; 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, providing for the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                                  

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 4, 2026; Third Reading and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44778

AN ORDINANCE to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (“ESUCC”) and the City of Omaha, a Municipal Corporation to jointly bid and contract, for supplies, materials, equipment, and services through the ESUCC’s Cooperative Purchasing Program.                                                                                                                                 

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 4, 2026; Third Reading and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44779

AN ORDINANCE to provide that the City Council of the City of Omaha be authorized to issue and sell, from time to time, but no later than December 31, 2034 without further vote of the electorate, General Obligation Bonds of the City of Omaha in an amount not to exceed One Hundred and Fifty-Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($155,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of the cost of acquiring, constructing, improving, equipping and rehabilitating police buildings and facilities, fire stations, branch libraries. park maintenance facilities, auditorium support facilities, arena and convention center facilities, public works storage facilities and city wide building renovations and replacements and other public facilities of the City of Omaha, including necessary plans and specifications, and acquiring such land and easements as may be required, but excluding the cost of City construction equipment and payment of salaries to City employees; to provide for the submission of this proposal to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 4, 2026; Third Reading and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44780

AN ORDINANCE to provide that the City Council of the City of Omaha be authorized to issue and sell, from time to time, but no later than December 31, 2034, without further vote of the electorate, General Obligation Bonds of the City of Omaha in an amount not to exceed Thirty Million and No/100 Dollars ($30,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of the cost of various park and recreation improvement projects, including necessary plans and specifications, but excluding the cost of City construction equipment and payment of salaries to City employees; and to provide for the submission of this proposal to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading July 28, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing August 4, 2026; Third Reading and Vote August 18, 2026

PASSED: August 18, 2026: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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