CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on August 6, 2024 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE NO. 43926

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 north of 188th and Burke Streets from AG-Agricultural 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 2 & 3, Fountain Ridge East, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from AG-Agricultural District to MU-Mixed Use District.

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading July 30, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43927

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for FOUNTAIN RIDGE EAST, for the property located north of 188th and Burke Streets, to allow for an additional center identification sign.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading July 30, 2024; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43928

AN ORDINANCE to amend the official records, logs, and plats of the City of Omaha by providing for the change of the street name to the following street in North Streams Replat One, a subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska: A portion of J Street changed to I Street near South 203rd Street; and to provide for the effective date.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43929

AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement between the City of Omaha, a municipal corporation, and the Omaha Botanical Center, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, 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 provide for the payment to the Omaha Botanical Center for the calendar years, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033 (the Term) for services rendered to the City of Omaha for the improvement and operation of the Lauritzen Gardens; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43932

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 ($50,000,000) to be termed for identification purposes “Special Tax Revenue Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2024B” 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 July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43931

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendment to Section 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to amend ARTICE V. FINANCE of the Charter to increase the monetary amount which requires public bidding from $20,000 to $50,000 to match the change recently made to Section 5.17 concerning the amount of a contract requiring City Council approval; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the General Election to be held on November 5, 2024; to repeal Section 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 7-0

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43930

AN ORDINANCE proposing amendment to Section 2.05 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to amend ARTICE II. THE COUNCIL AND LEGISLATION of the Charter to provide that a City Councilmember forfeits their office when they cease being a resident of the City Council district that they were elected to represent; that a City Councilmember forfeits their office when they are absent for four consecutive meetings when such absences are not excused by the Council; to allow for removal of a City Councilmember for violating a Code of Conduct adopted by a super-majority of the City Council after a public meeting; to provide for the submission of the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the City of Omaha for their approval or rejection at the General Election to be held on November 5, 2024; to repeal Section 2.05 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha as heretofore existing; and to provide the effective date hereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 6-1

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, Mayor

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 43933

AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1 of the Omaha Municipal Code, entitled “Generally” by adding Section 2-25 to provide for a Code of Conduct; and to provide an effective date thereof.

Summary: Same

First Reading July 23, 2024; Second Reading and Public Hearing July 30, 2024; Third Reading and Vote August 6, 2024

PASSED: August 6, 2024: 6-1

City of Omaha

Jean Stothert, 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 August 20, 2024, 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 certain lots, part of lots and pieces of real estate in the City of Omaha to cover the cost of clearing snow and ice from sidewalks in District No. SWSR 2024-01.

An ordinance awarding a contract to PCI Municipal Services, LLC for the operations, management and maintenance of certain City-owned parking facilities and on-street parking meters, at various locations in Downtown Omaha, for the period ending August 31, 2029, with up to three (3) additional two-year terms upon mutual agreement; 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.

An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for Maple Valley, for the property located at 16510 Bedford Avenue, to waive the 10 percent minimum Office area within the Mixed Use district.

An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Holy Name Housing Corporation, to implement the N 38th Avenue City Home Project Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 2232, 2253, 2257 and 2261 North 38th Avenue, which proposes for the new construction of four single family homes; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $198,382.00, which includes capitalized interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project.

Elizabeth Butler, MMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

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