DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 6:05 PM

Omaha-Douglas Civic Center

1819 Farnam Street, Legislative Chamber

Omaha, NE 68183

A joint public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, starting at 6:05 PM, in the Legislative Chamber on the second floor of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center | 1819 Farnam Street | Omaha, NE 68183. This joint public hearing is required by Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 77-1631 – 77-1634, for certain political subdivisions that are seeking to increase their property tax request by more than the allowable growth percentage.

The public hearing will be televised live on Cox Channel 18 and streamed live at https://commissioners.douglascounty-ne.gov/board-meetings. For more information, go to www.douglascountyclerk.org or www.douglascounty-ne.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

1)  Opening and Pledge of Allegiance

2)  Announcements by the Douglas County Clerk

3)  Budget/Tax Rate Presentations

a)  Douglas County

b)  Millard Public Schools

c)  Bennington, City of

d)  Bennington Public Schools

e)  Ralston, City of

f)  Ralston Public Schools

4)  Public Comment Period

●   Those speaking from the public will be limited to two minutes. The County Clerk may adjust the time limit depending on how many speakers are present.

5)  Adjournment

Disclaimer: Douglas County assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly because of errors, omissions, or discrepancies.

Information for the political subdivisions participating in the joint public hearing:

Political Subdivision                      Phone Number   2024 Property Tax Request

Douglas County                                (402) 444-7025     $202,377,114

Millard Public Schools                        (402) 715-8401     $182,120,598

Bennington, City of                           (402) 238-2375     $1,609,551

Bennington Public Schools                 (402) 238-3044     $38,469,191

Ralston, City of                                 (402) 331-6677     $4,112,725

Ralston Public Schools                      (402) 331-4700     $29,237,095

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