CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on October 21, 2025 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44418

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 southwest of 38th Avenue and Dewey Avenue from R6-Low-Density Multiple--Family Residential District and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District (property is located within an ACI--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 1-2, West Omaha Replat Eight, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R6-Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District and R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District to R7-Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44419

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 southwest of 41st and Farnam Streets from GO-General Office District and GC--General Commercial District to GO-General Office 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 2, Briggs Place Replat 14, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GO--General Office District and GC-General Commercial District to GO-General Office District.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44420

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 southwest of 41st and Farnam Streets from GO-General Office District and 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, Briggs Place Replat 14, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GO--General Office District and GC-General Commercial District to TOD-2-MX-Transit Oriented Development District Mixed Use.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44421

AN ORDINANCE to rescind the ACI-Areas of Civic Importance Overlay District for property located southwest of 41st and Farnam Streets, 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: Lot 1, Briggs Place Replat 14, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44422

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 Hamilton Street and Military Avenue 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: Lots 10, 11, and 68-71, Block 2, Saunders and Himebaugh Addition to Walnut Hill, subdivisions as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GI-General Industrial District to CC-Community Commercial District.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44423

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located northwest of Hamilton Street and Military Avenue, 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 10 and 11, Block 2, Saunders and Himebaugh Addition to Walnut Hill, subdivisions as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned to be included in and incorporated into the ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District: provided, that the base zoning district for such property shall not be changed by this ordinance.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44424

AN ORDINANCE to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay District, located northwest of Hamilton Street and Military Avenue, 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 10, 11, and 68-71, Block 2. Saunders and Himebaugh Addition to Walnut Hill, subdivisions as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska.

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading October 7, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44425

AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of Harney Street from Farnam Street to 42nd Street and, also, vacating a portion of Harney Street from 42nd Street to 41st Street, Douglas County, Nebraska, and providing the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44427

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Grover ALMC, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Grover ALMC Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 3425 S. 70th Street which proposes the construction of a new three story apartment building with 80 assisted living units for seniors and 20 memory care living units for seniors; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $3,300,113.00, 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 September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44428

AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize a contract between the City of Omaha and Creighton University for services involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956 as amended; to provide for payment to Creighton University for providing Paramedic and EMT training, continuing education for both Paramedics and EMTs, and technical support to those training and education programs for a period of five years, with an option to extend for five additional one-year terms at the discretion of the City of Omaha, at an initial total cost of $1,870,205.00 to be paid in annual amounts over five years per the terms of the contract, from the Omaha Fire Department Fund 11111, Organization 114572 EMS Training, 42239 Professional Fees; to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract and any further agreement to implement the contract, and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44429

AN ORDINANCE to approve exercising both one-year options in an Agreement between the City of Omaha and HSA Bank, a Division of Webster Bank, NA and Webster Servicing, LLC for claims/administrative services for the City health savings account, flexible spending account, and COBRA Plans involving the payment of money from appropriations in more than one (1) year in accordance with Sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to provide for payment to HSA Bank, for claims/administrative services for the City health savings account, flexible spending account, and COBRA Plans for two additional years with the cost not to exceed 3%; funds for this Agreement will be paid from the Human Resources Department, Fund No. 11111, Organization No. 118018, and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44430

AN ORDINANCE to approve exercising both one-year options in an Agreement between the City of Omaha, a Municipal Corporation and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. to provide administrative services for the City’s self-insured dental plan involving the payment of money from appropriations in more than one (1) year in accordance with Sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to provide for payment to Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. for providing administrative services for the City’s self-insured dental plan at the same cost for 2026 and 2027 as it has for the original term of the Agreement; funds for this Agreement will be paid from the Human Resources Department, Fund No. 11111, Organization No. 118016, and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44431

AN ORDINANCE to approve exercising both one-year options in an Agreement between City of Omaha and Minnesota Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance coverage to eligible employees of the City of Omaha involving the payment of money from appropriations in more than one (1) year in accordance with Sections 5.16 and 5.17 of the Omaha Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to provide for payment to Minnesota Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance coverage to eligible employees of the City of Omaha for two additional years at the same rate as for the original term of the Agreement; funds for this Agreement will be paid from the Human Resources Department, Fund No. 11111, Organization No. 118016, and to provide for an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44432

AN ORDINANCE to approve a quote 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, from Carahsoft Technology Corporation for use of LinkedIn for employment recruitment for a period from October 29, 2025 to October 28, 2028 through a State of Nebraska contract bid; to authorize the Finance Department to make payment in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein with the amount being $81,376.22 for 2025-2026, $83,334.27 for 2026-2027, and $83,812.03 for 2027-2028 from General Fund 11111, Organization 105011 for the portion being paid by the Human Resources Department and General Fund 11111, Organization 112162 for the first year for the portion being paid by the Omaha Police Department, and to provide an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44433

AN ORDINANCE to establish, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “A” Flammable/Combustible Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. A-171 at 3441 South 66th Street as requested by Nebraska/Iowa Supply, and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44434

AN ORDINANCE to establish, pursuant to Section 40-251 of the Omaha Municipal Code, a Class “B” Flammable/Combustible Liquids Storage District to be known as District No. B-229 at 3415 South 205th Street as requested by Ortho Nebraska, and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44435

AN ORDINANCE to approve an amendment to the Omaha Tri-Park Complex Development and Management Agreement between the City of Omaha, the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA), and the Downtown Riverfront Trust, as approved by City Council on February 5, 2019 via Ordinance #41719; the amendment authorizes and approves the reimbursement of certain expenses associated with additional project costs in an amount not to exceed $7,900,000.00, for the construction of pickleball courts, additional flood prevention, and surface parking, and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44426

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 102nd and W. Maple Street; to authorize the Mayor to execute the attached permanent easement, and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading September 30, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing October 7, 2025; Third Reading and Vote October 21, 2025

PASSED: October 21, 2025: 6-0

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 November 4, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and TH McLeay Holdings, LLC, to implement the Little Bo Historic Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located northwest of 13th and William Streets, which proposes the rehabilitation of four historic buildings that are in close proximity to each other, to include a 1,300 square foot addition to the building at 1270 South 13th Street. There will be a total of approximately 24,741 square feet of commercial uses and a total of five market rate apartment units; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $868,950.00, which includes capitalized 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 TH McLeay Holdings, LLC, to implement the Little Bo Village Mixed Use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located north of 14th and William Street, and northeast of 12th and William Streets which proposes the redevelopment of five sites in close proximity of each other, including three vacant sites and two sites with small structures that will be rehabilitated. In total, there will be 155 new market rate apartment units and approximately 9,250 square feet of commercial space; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $7,323,090.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

 

An ordinance to approve a Grant Agreement by and between the City of Omaha, and Project Harmony which provides a grant in the amount of $400,000.00 over a period of five years to fund a Crime Analyst to assist in Project Harmony’s Anti-Trafficking Initiative which focuses on youth trafficking; to reimburse the City of Omaha the amount of $20,000 each quarter.

 

An ordinance to accept the bid from Great Plains Realty Auction Company, involving payment from the City of Omaha 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 provide for auctioneering services for the Omaha Police Department Impound Facility extended over a period of three (3) years in accordance with the bid specifications.

 

An ordinance (1) to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Women’s Center for Advancement in the amount of $52,000.00; 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 (3) awarded by the Nebraska Crime Commission; to provide partial funding for one (1) full-time Client Attorney, one (1) full-time Victim Advocate, one (1) full-time Education Victim Advocate, and Indirect Costs 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.

 

An ordinance to amend Sections 54-171, 54-172, 54-173, 54-174, 54-175, 54-176, 54-177, 54-178, and 54-179 of the Omaha Municipal Code to help ensure that private, residential pools meet updated safety standards, to provide guidelines for instances of noncompliance with these safety standards.

 

An ordinance to amend Sections 6-263, 6-263.1, 6-263.2, 6-263.3, 6-263.4, 6-263.5, 6-266, 6-270, 6-272, 6-273, 6-274, and 6-275 of the Omaha Municipal Code 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.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

7TH FLOOR - ROOM 702

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER -

1819 FARNAM STREET

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Section 49-800: Request alternate material method.

Section 49-720: Variance for fixture counts.

Section 49-300: Work without a permit.

Request approval of Apprenticeship Agreements.

Request approval of Water Conditioning Contractor exam application.

Request approval of Sewer Layer exam applications.

Presentation of Continuing Education.

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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