CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on December 9, 2025 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44481

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 204th and Harney Streets from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) (a portion of property is located within a PUD-Planned Unit Development 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 2-4, Peace Ridge Replat 1, a subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density).

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44482

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 204th and Harney Streets from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District (a portion of property is located within a PUD-Planned Unit Development 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: Lot 1, Peace Ridge Replat 1, a subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44483

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a PUD-Planned Unit Development Overlay District located northeast of 204th and Harney Streets, 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 Major Amendment to the PUD-Planned Unit Development 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: Lot 1, Peace Ridge Replat 1, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44484

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 1947 South 13th Street from GI-General Industrial District to NBD--Neighborhood Business District (property is located within an ACI-Area of Civic Importance 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: Irregular north 31.3’ of Lot 9, Block 6, Kountze 4th Addition Supplementary, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned GI-General Industrial District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44485

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 2602 North 24th Street from R5-Urban Family Residential District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District (property is located within an ACI-Area of Civic Importance 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: Lot I, Patrick Place Replat Two, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska is hereby rezoned R5-Urban Family Residential District to NBD--Neighborhood Business District.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44486

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 3026 South 18th Street from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High--Density) 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: The north 47’ of Lot 14, Hascall & Rodgers, and the south 3’ of the east 68.5’ of Lot 14, Hascall & Rodgers, and the east 68.5’ of Lots 15 & 18, Hascall & Rodgers, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska is hereby rezoned from R4-Single-Family Residential District (High-Density) to R5-Urban Family Residential District.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44487

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 6990 Dodge Street from GC-General Commercial District to TOD-2-MX--Transit Oriented Development District-Mixed Use.                                                                                                           

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, Residence Inn, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GC-General Commercial District to TOD-2-MX-Transit Oriented Development District-Mixed Use.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44488

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 8516 Blondo Street; 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, West Benson Replat 21, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded 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 November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor         

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44489

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the ACI-3(PL)-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 120 Regency Parkway; and to provide an effective date.                                                                                                           

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-609 through 55-617 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: Lots 1 and 2, Regency Office Park Addition Replat One, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the ACI-3(PL)-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District; provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44490

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 521 South 38th Avenue from R4(35)-Single-Family Residential District (High Density) to TOD-2-MUR-Transit Oriented Development District-Mixed Urban Residential.                                                                                                             

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: The south 77 feet of the west half of Lot 3, Block 3, West Omaha, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned R4(35)-Single-Family Residential District (High Density) to TOD-2-MUR-Transit Oriented Development District-Mixed Urban Residential.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44491

AN ORDINANCE to rescind the ACI-Areas of Civic Importance Overlay District for property located at 521 South 38th Avenue, and to provide for an effective date.                                                                                                             

Summary: In accordance with Sections 55-609 through 55-617 of the Omaha Municipal Code, the ACI-Areas of Civic Importance Overlay District is hereby rescinded, for the following described land in Douglas County, Nebraska: The south 77 feet of the west half of Lot 3, Block 3, West Omaha, subdivisions as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44492

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 10909 M Street from GI-General Industrial District 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: All of Lots 4-7 except the irregular east 145 feet of Lot 4, Empire Park, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GI-General Industrial District to CC-Community Commercial District.

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44493

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 10909 M Street; 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: All of Lots 4-7 except the irregular east 145 feet of Lot 4, Empire Park, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded 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 November 18, 2025; Second Reading November 25, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44494

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract with Port-a-Johns dba Dale’s Trash Service, Inc. for 2026 Litter Can Collection services, for a period of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, with the exclusive option by the City to extend the contract for up to two (2) one-year terms; 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 November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44495

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Storm Sewer Maintenance Agreement between the City of Omaha and Invest Omaha SC LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, concerning the allowable storm sewer improvements in the right-of-way and on private property, and the private maintenance and liability obligations thereof for the CIP Saddle Creek Apartments site at 1012 South Saddle Creek Road; to authorize the execution of said Agreement; and to provide an effective date thereof.                                                                                                                 

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44496

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Ames Industrial Park, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Charles Street Townhomes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located west of 28th and Charles Streets, which proposes the construction of four (4) new residential market rate rental units consisting of two single family homes on the lots north of Charles Street and two attached townhome style units on the lots on the south side of Charles Street; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $247,563.00, 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 November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor         

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44497

AN ORDINANCE to approve a parking lease agreement between the City of Omaha and River North Transit, LLC, d/b/a Via for the lease of eight (8) parking spaces, in the paved parking area contained within Hitchcock Park, located at 5015 S 45th Street, Omaha, NE 68117, for a period of two (2) years; and to provide an effective date.                                                                                                                  

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44498

AN ORDINANCE to approve the Second Amendment to Cell Site License Agreement between the City of Omaha and Omaha Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a period of five (5) years with five (5) additional five-year options; with a one-time payment of $30,000.00, annual rent of $8,400.00, and annual rent increases of 2%; authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the attached Second Amendment to Cell Site License Agreement and providing an effective date hereof.                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44499

AN ORDINANCE approving the Cumulative Final Work Authorization #9 - Establishment of Binding Guaranteed Maximum Price by Hausmann Construction, Inc., for the construction of Levi Carter Park Activity and Sports Complex; and to provide for the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10390

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for the removal and/or trimming of trees, bushes, shrubs, hedges and any other vegetation in accordance with Sections 37-1 through 37-95 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44500

AN ORDINANCE to accept the bid of Great Plains Uniforms LLC, which is located at 4308 South 89th Street, Omaha, NE, involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to establish per item prices for two years on Omaha Police Department standard uniform items for use by members of the Omaha Police Department at an approximate cost of $1,231,873.75 for two years, which cost is based on estimated quantities which could vary; to authorize the Omaha Police Department to exercise its discretion as to the two one-year options with cost increases capped by the Consumer Price Index; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                    

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44501

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23-177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled Crisis Support Specialist with a salary range of $60,944.00-$86,465.60; to repeal Section 23-177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                     

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44502

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 23-177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled Engineering Technician Ill with a salary range of $79,622.40 to $113,318.40; to repeal Section 23-177 as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                      

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44503

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 23-177, 23-438, and 23-445 of the Omaha Municipal Code to reflect changes negotiated for the year 2026 through 2029 between the City of Omaha and the Functional Employees Group; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict with this Ordinance shall not be applicable to those employees in the Functional Employees Group; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                        

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44504

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 23-177, 23-181, 23-182, 23-365, 23-369, 23-403, 23-417, 23-462, 23-463, 23-468, 23-476 and to create Sections 23-374, 23-385, and 23-484 of the Omaha Municipal Code to reflect changes negotiated between the City of Omaha and the Civilian Management Professional and Technical Employees Council (CMPTEC) for the years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029; to provide for placement of employees in the new pay plan; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict with this Ordinance shall not be applicable to those employees in CMPTEC; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                       

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44505

AN ORDINANCE (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Douglas County Administrative Office in the amount of seventy-nine thousand dollars ($79,000); and (2) to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2024 STOP Violence Against Women (VAWA) Grant, Award #15JOVW-23-GG-00588-STOP Sub-Grant #197-2024-VW4016 Year Three, awarded by the Nebraska Crime Commission; to provide partial funding for one (1) full-time Misdemeanor Prosecutor and funding for one (1) full-time Liaison in the Douglas County Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit as part of the Douglas County Community Response Team; 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 November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44507

An Ordinance authorizing and directing an issue of general obligation bonds of the City of Omaha, Nebraska in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $75,000,000 to be termed for identification purposes “Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B”; prescribing the form of said bonds; authorizing the sale of said bonds by negotiation; directing the preparation of a transcript of proceedings authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds; appointing a Paying Agent and Registrar; approving the selection of an underwriter; directing that said bonds shall initially be issued and registered in book entry form; providing for continuing disclosure; delegating authority to an Authorized Officer to determine the final prices, interest rates, principal amounts and redemption provisions for said bonds; and providing for the effective date thereof.                                                                                                                         

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44508

An Ordinance authorizing and providing for an issue of special tax revenue redevelopment bonds in one or more series and as tax-exempt or taxable obligations in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($3,300,000) to be termed for identification purposes “Special Tax Revenue Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2025” or such other designation or designations as shall be determined by an Authorized Officer of the City; prescribing the form and detail of said bonds; ratifying and confirming the creation of a community development agency; providing for the annual certification of the amount of community redevelopment tax to be levied for each succeeding fiscal year; pledging the special tax revenues to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same fall due and to carry out all other covenants of this Ordinance; limiting the payment of said bonds solely to said special tax revenues; authorizing the sale of said bonds by negotiation; directing the preparation of a transcript of proceedings authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds; appointing a Paying Agent and Registrar; approving the selection of an underwriter; directing that said bonds shall initially be issued and registered in bookentry form; providing for continuing disclosure; delegating authority an Authorized Officer to determine the final prices, interest rates, principal amounts and redemption provisions for said bonds; and providing for the effective date thereof.                                                                                                                           

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44509

An Ordinance authorizing and approving a Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Omaha Public Facilities Corporation (the “Corporation”) and the City of Omaha, Nebraska (the “City”) a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, to provide funds for the lease-purchase of and the financing of the costs of acquiring (i) the Saddlecreek Parking Garage and related real property located on or near the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s campus located within the City, and (ii) the Ramp A Parking Garage and related real property located in the Midtown Crossing development located within the City; authorizing and approving one or more Site Lease Agreements (collectively, the “Site Lease”) between the Corporation and the City for the leasing of the project sites by the City to the Corporation, a copy of which Site Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; approving an Indenture of Trust (the “Indenture”) between the Corporation and BOKF, National Association, as Trustee and Paying Agent, a copy of which Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this reference; approving the terms and conditions of the Corporation’s approximately $37,000,000 aggregate principal amount Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), to be issued in one or more series and to be designated as either tax-exempt or taxable obligations as set forth in the Indenture and the issuance and delivery thereof; delegating authority to the City’s Finance Director to determine the number of series, final prices, interest rates, principal amounts, the tax-exempt or taxable status and redemption provisions for the Bonds; and satisfying applicable federal income tax law requirements for any series of bonds issued as tax-exempt obligations and approving the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                         

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44510

An Ordinance authorizing and approving a Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of Omaha Public Facilities Corporation (the “Corporation”) and the City of Omaha, Nebraska (the “City”) , to provide funds for the lease-purchase of and the financing of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a sports arena facility (collectively, the “Project”); authorizing one or more Site Lease Agreements (collectively, the “Site Leases”) between the Corporation and the City for the ground leasing of the Project site by the City to the Corporation; authorizing and approving one or more Bills of Sale ( collectively, the “Bills of Sale”) by the City to the Corporation for the sale of certain equipment to the Corporation; approving an Indenture of Trust (the “Indenture”) between the Corporation and BOKF, National Association, as Trustee and Paying Agent; approving the terms and conditions of one or more series of the Corporation’s Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $65,000,000, as set forth in the Indenture and the issuance and delivery thereof; delegating authority to the City Finance Director to determine for each series of Bonds authorized under such Ordinance, the final form of the Agreement, the Site Leases, the Bills of Sale and the Indenture, the final price, interest rates, principal amount, redemption provisions, and other terms and conditions thereof; and satisfying applicable federal income tax law requirements and approving the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                         

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10388

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for litter removal in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.                                                                                                                         

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 10389

AN ORDINANCE levying a special tax assessment for cutting and clearing weeds, grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha.                                                                                                                          

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44506

AN ORDINANCE to amend section 44-151 of Chapter 44, Article V, Division 1 of the Omaha Municipal Code governing the City’s adoption of the 2023 version of the National Electrical Code, and to provide an effective date thereof.                                                                                                                           

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 4-3

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44512

An Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of Redevelopment Project Revenue Bonds (Affordable Housing Urban Core) in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000, for the purpose of (1) funding the costs of reconstructing, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping, furnishing and completing certain improvements for affordable housing within the Redevelopment Project Plan Area, and (2) paying the costs of issuance of such bonds; prescribing the form and certain details of such bonds; pledging certain tax increment financing revenues to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due; limiting payment of such bonds to the revenues specified herein; creating and establishing funds and accounts; delegating, authorizing and directing the finance director to exercise his independent discretion and judgment in determining and finalizing certain terms and provisions of such bonds not specified herein; taking other actions and making other covenants and agreements in connection with the foregoing; and related matters.                                                                                                                            

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44463

AN ORDINANCE in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to transfer $4,000 in unencumbered appropriations in the 2026 General fund Budget of the City of Omaha from the Other Budgetary Accounts Misc - Community Service Programs (South Omaha Museum) to Parks - Community Recreation; and to fix the effective date hereof to be immediately upon passage in accordance with Section 2.12 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended.                                                                                                                              

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 6-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44472

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 6-263, 6-266, 6-267, 6-270 of the Omaha Municipal Code and also to create new Sections 6-263.1, 6-263.2, 6-263.3, 6-263.4, 6-263.5, 6-270.1, 6-272, 6-273, and 6-274 of the Omaha Municipal Code, all to help ensure that the most up--to-date regulations concerning wildlife are codified, that the Douglas County Health Department has the necessary authority to promulgate rules and regulations for chickens and other fowl in order to protect and promote the public health and safety, and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                              

Summary: Same

First Reading November 18, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing November 25, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 9, 2025

PASSED: December 9, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., 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 December 23, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and pieces of real estate within Street Improvement District (SID) 2020-01 and Street Improvement Project (SIP) 2020-01A, in the City of Omaha, to cover the cost of constructing and improving Franklin Street, from North 91st Circle to North 93rd Street, and North 92nd Street from Franklin Street to Decatur Circle, in Portland cement concrete.

 

An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for Center Ridge, for the property located at 19333 Gold Street, to permit an Auto Repair Services use on Lot 2, Replat 3.

 

An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for Sorensen Park Plaza, for the property located at 6026 North 72nd Street, to permit an Auto Repair Services use on Lot 2, Replat 4.

 

An ordinance to authorize the acceptance of the bid from Waste Connections of Nebraska, Inc., involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one fiscal year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; for rubbish container service at various Omaha Police Department facilities in the annual bid amount of $27,564.00.

 

An ordinance to approve a Ground Lease between the City of Omaha and Siena Francis House, Inc., for properties located at 1726 Nicholas Street, 1111 North 18th Street, 1115 North 18th Street, 1121 North 18th Street and 1125 North 18th Street.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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