CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on December 23, 2025 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44536

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 34th Avenue and Ames Avenue from LO-Limited Office 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: Lot 1, OMAHA NORTH STADIUM - YMCA, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from LO-Limited Office District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44537

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 34th Avenue and Ames Avenue from LO-Limited Office District to GO-General Office District.

Summary: The official zoning map adopted by Section 55-65 of the Omaha Municipal Code and the same hereby is, changed and amended in accordance with Section 55-886 of the Omaha Municipal Code so that: Lot 2, OMAHA NORTH STADIUM - YMCA, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from LO-Limited Office District to GO-General Office District.

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44538

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located southwest of 34th Avenue and Ames Avenue; 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: Lots 1-2, OMAHA NORTH STADIUM - YMCA, 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 December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44531

AN ORDINANCE to amend the 10th Street Neighborhood Conservation and Enhancement Plan, for the properties located generally along 10th Street NCE-Neighborhood Conservation and Enhancement Plan, for the property located at 810 Worthington Street: to approve an amendment to the Urban Design Element of the Master Plan for the City of Omaha to incorporate the amended 10th Street Neighborhood Conservation and Enhancement Plan into the Master Plan, and to provide for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44532

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 5113 South 25th Street from GI-General Industrial District to NBD--Neighborhood Business 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 11-13, Block 7, South Omaha 1st Addition, in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GI-General Industrial District to NBD-Neighborhood Business District.

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44533

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the MCC-Major Commercial Corridor Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 5304 South 172nd 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, Mission Park, except portion taken for right-of-way; 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 December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44534

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 3621 and 3611 North 30th Street from GC-General Commercial 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: Lot 1, Bedford Place Replat 8, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from GC-General Commercial District to CC-Community Commercial District.

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44535

AN ORDINANCE to amend the boundaries of the ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property located at 3621 and 3611 North 30th Street; 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: Lot 1, Bedford Place Replat 8, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, are 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 December 9, 2025; Second Reading December 16, 2025; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44540

AN ORDINANCE approving Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement, initially approved by the City Council by Resolution No. 14 on January 14, 2025, with Lamp Rynearson, Inc. for a Utility Coordinator for the City of Omaha in an estimated amount of $51,749.25 for 2025 and $307,707.75 for 2026; 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 according to actual usage, from a specific account; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44541

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing N. 30th Street Retaining Wall Repair, project identified as OPW 54226; providing that the City negotiate with the property owners for land acquisitions, permanent easements and temporary construction easements; providing that as to each specified parcel which cannot be obtained by negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44542

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and N16 Housing Partners LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Chambers Court Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located south of 18th Street and Willis Avenue, which proposes a four phase redevelopment that encompasses eight (8) development sites in north Omaha, all in close proximity of each other, between north 16th and 18th Streets in the area of Burdette and Willis Streets. In total, the four (4) phases of the overall project will provide 205 mixed income affordable housing units, along with one commercial structure involving the rehabilitation of an existing 8,650 square foot historic building; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $4,776,056.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TlF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project, and providing for an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44543

AN ORDINANCE to accept the bid of Rick Faust Tennis Instruction, for more than one year, to serve as an independent contractor to provide tennis instruction services at the City’s Tennis Facilities, including Koch Tennis Center, Hanscom Indoor Tennis Center, and Dewey Courts; and to provide for the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44544

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Infor Global Professional Services Public Sector Work Order Form to migrate from Single Tenant Global HR and Lawson S3 Payroll to Multi-Tenant Global HR and Payroll at a cost of $1,105,880.00 which shall be paid over thirty-six months commencing in January of 2027; to approve an Order Form for a Subscription License and Services Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for a term of ten years with the annual subscription fee fixed at $561,014.35 for the first three (3) years and with the fee increasing four (4) percent each year thereafter from year four to ten; to purchase new software at an annual subscription rate fixed at $12,670.00 for the first three (3) years and with the fee increasing four (4) percent each year thereafter from year four to ten; to renew the software licenses at an annual subscription fee fixed at $30,177.68 for the first three (3) years and with the fee increasing four (4) percent each year thereafter from year four to ten; to authorize the Finance Director to make payments in conformance therewith from General Fund, Fund 11111, General Expense, Org 119014; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44525

AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 24, Article IV of the Omaha Municipal Code, and Chapter 3, Article I, Division 7 of the Omaha Municipal Code by amending code provisions pertaining to technology and training fees.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44545

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC, for the initial purchase of EMS equipment, including Power-LOAD Cot Fastener Systems, Power-PRO 2 Stretchers, and LUCAS 3.1 Chest Compression Systems, and a seven (7) year comprehensive ProCare maintenance service contract for the Omaha Fire Department, including service for existing equipment; at a net one-time equipment cost of $1,645,690.80 and a recurring service cost totaling $858,151.15; to acknowledge Stryker Sales, LLC, as a sole source vendor; and to provide funding authorization from a specific City account.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44546

AN ORDINANCE to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, to provide billing and collection services for intrusions/fire alarm registrations, false alarm billings, and monitoring company fines and fee billings, for a term of five years commencing on January 1, 2026; to authorize the Finance Director to make payments in conformance therewith from General Fund 11111, Organization 119014, Account 42239; to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44547

AN ORDINANCE to establish a hotel occupation tax reinvestment program; to define criteria for eligible hotel projects; to provide for review and approval by the City of Omaha’s hotel occupation tax program committee; to authorize the use of a portion of hotel occupation tax proceeds to reimburse eligible hotel project costs; to create a hotel workforce development program; to identify eligible costs; and to provide an effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44548

An ORDINANCE amending Omaha Municipal Code Section 19-706 entitled Use of Revenue; and to provide the effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44539

AN ORDINANCE to accept the bids from Alexander Lawn & Landscape Inc., Choppers Lawn Service, Garret’s Lawn Service, and Nebraskas Best Lawn & Landscape for Grounds Maintenance for Rights of Way (ROW) for a term beginning April 1, 2026 through December 1, 2027, with the sole option by the City to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional, separate one-year terms, for the 2028 and 2029 mowing seasons; and to accept price increases; providing for the payments from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956 as amended; and to provide an effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading December 9, 2025; Second Reading and Public Hearing December 16, 2025; Third Reading and Vote December 23, 2025

PASSED: December 23, 2025: 5-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, will hold public hearings on January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. The purpose of these hearings is to consider approval of:

 

Class “C” Liquor License for NBS Hospitality, LLC, dba “Staybridge Suites Omaha”, located at 7825 Davenport Street.

 

Class “IK” Liquor License for Abraham Catering Service, Inc., dba “Benson Theatre”, located at 6054 Maple Street.

 

Class “I” Liquor License for Apple Ten Hospitality Management, Inc., dba “Courtyard Omaha Downtown”, located at 101 South 10th Street.

 

Anyone interested in these matters or desiring to give evidence in support of or in protest against the issuance of such license should be in attendance at this meeting. 

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk

City of Omaha

 

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA PLUMBING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING – 1:30 PM

7TH FLOOR - ROOM 702

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER - 

1819 FARNAM STREET

 

Approval of previous meeting minutes

Section 49-300: Work without a permit

Section 49-1200: Solution to alleviate trickling

Section 49-1503: Well Waiver

Section 49-533: Well Waiver

Section 49-708: Fixture Waiver

Request approval of License Reinstatement

Request approval of Master exam applications

Request approval of Journeyman exam applications

Request approval of Sewer and Drain Cleaner registration

Request approval of Sewer Layer exam applications

Approval of Continuing Education Instructors

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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AGENDA

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

APPEALS BOARD

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026

1:30 P.M.

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER –

1819 FARNAM STREET

3RD FLOOR –

JESSE LOWE CONFERENCE ROOM

                                   

Appeal of the notice dated November 19, 2025; 8301 Cuming St.

 

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 x2062.

 

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CITY OF OMAHA

AIR QUALITY CONTROL

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

 

Notice is given to the public according to Chapter 41 of the Omaha Municipal Code of the application of Ready Mixed Concrete to renew the air emission operating permit for the concrete batch plant at 4765 S. 135th Street, Omaha. The potential emissions at this facility, in tons, will be: PM10 9.0 and PM2.5 9.0.

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 December 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026. 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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