CITY OF OMAHA

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The City Council of the City of Omaha will have a Pre-Council Meeting at 10:30 A.M. in the Jesse Lowe Conference Room, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, for the purpose of discussing the agenda items and briefing and discussion of public business; and a regular Council Meeting at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in the Legislative Chambers of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This meeting will have video conference capability. Proposed agenda kept continually current shall be available for public inspection in the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center at the Office of the City Clerk, but the Council shall have the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature only at such public meeting when convened. The video conference details and an agenda for the meeting is posted on the City of Omaha website at www.cityofomaha.org.

Elizabeth Butler

City Clerk

ALL REQUESTS FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS (SIGNERS) WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

IF ALTERNATIVE FORMATS ARE NEEDED, ALL REQUESTS WILL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE.

PLEASE NOTIFY SHERRI BROWN AT (402) 444-5554 IF ARRANGEMENTS NEED TO BE MADE.

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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 October 3, 2023, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of the Giles Road Siphon Replacement – South 110th and Harry Anderson Avenue, identified as OPW 53538; 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.

An ordinance to approve a Streetscape Maintenance Agreement among the City of Omaha, New West Farm Holdings, LLC, and the Heartwood Preserve Master Property Owners Association, concerning the allowable streetscape and landscape improvements in the right-of-way and the private maintenance and liability obligations thereof for the Heartwood Row site, located between 145th Street and Applied Parkway; to authorize the execution of said Agreement.

An ordinance to approve a Streetscape Maintenance Agreement among the City of Omaha, South Farm, LLC, and the Heartwood Preserve Master Property Owners Association, concerning the allowable streetscape and landscape improvements in the right-of-way and the private maintenance and liability obligations thereof for the three roundabouts along Poppleton Avenue, located between Applied Parkway and 151st Street; to authorize the execution of said Agreement.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the Benson Business Improvement District No. 6875 and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the Benson Business Improvement District No. 6875 created by Ordinance No. 38876 on November 23, 2010 and amended by Ordinance No. 39207 on December 20, 2012 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the Blackstone Business Improvement District No. 6877 and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the Blackstone Business Improvement No. 6877 created by Ordinance No. 39864 on December 10, 2013, amended by Ordinance No. 40480 on August 25, 2015, reauthorized by Ordinance No. 41350 on December 12, 2017 and amended by Ordinance No. 41624 approved on October 30, 2018 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the Dundee Business Improvement District No. 6876 and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the Dundee Business Improvement District No. 6876 created by Ordinance No. 39268 approved March 13, 2012 and amended by Ordinance No. 41911 on July 30, 2019 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the Elkhorn Business Improvement District No. 6878 and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the Elkhorn Business Improvement District No. 6878 created by Ordinance No. 40993 on December 13, 2016 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the North 24th Street Business Improvement District No. 6879 and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District No. 6879 created by Ordinance No. 42190 approved June 2, 2020 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on those lots and pieces of real estate within the South Omaha Business Improvement District No. 6880       and the City of Omaha to cover the costs and expenses of the South Omaha Business Improvement District No. 6880 created by Ordinance No. 42492 on April 13, 2021 which remain unpaid for 2022.

An ordinance to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled Urban Forestry and Property Inspector with a hourly pay range of $24.56 to $31.27; to repeal Section 23 - 177 as heretofore existing.

An ordinance to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office, Highway Safety Program Grant, Award #402-24-40, in the amount of $95,000.00, during the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024; to support selective enforcement overtime operations and educational presentations as part of the Project Night Life Expansion project; to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more than one fiscal year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

An ordinance to approve the City of Omaha and Douglas County joint application to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program application, in the amount of $454,638.00 for law enforcement programs, prevention and education programs, prosecution and court programs, corrections and community corrections programs, mental health programs and crisis intervention teams, and planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs during the period of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026; to provide the Council an opportunity for review and public comment for such application; and upon award of such grant to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more    than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter.

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 $130,000,000.00 to be termed for identification purposes “Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2023”; 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

Elizabeth Butler, MMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

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PUBLIC HEARING

AND ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

OMAHA MUNICIPAL LAND BANK

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023

9:00 A.M. – MEETING

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORT CAMPUS, MULE BARN

BUILDING 21-ROOM 112

The meeting is open to the public.  The Omaha Municipal Land Bank agenda and other information are available on the Internet at https://omahalandbank.org/get-involved/board-meetings/. A copy of the official agenda, kept continually current, shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City of Omaha Planning Department, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1100, Omaha, Nebraska. The Omaha Municipal Land Bank reserves the right to amend the agenda. If a printed version of the complete board packet is requested by a member of the public, the request must be submitted to info@omlb.org or (402) 800-1246, 24 hours prior to the meeting. If an alternative to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Omaha Municipal Land Bank at (402) 800.1240, 72 hours in advance.

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) 800.1240.

Leslie Smith, Executive Director

Omaha Municipal Land Bank

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PUBLIC HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING

LANDMARKS HERITAGE

PRESERVATION COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023

1:30 P.M.   MEETING

12th FLOOR – ROOM 1210

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER

1819 FARNAM STREET

Approval of a plan to construct new multi-family building in the Drake Court Historic District

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 x2061.

The Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission reserves the right to amend the above agenda.  The Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission and other information regarding the Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission and Planning Department are available on the Internet at https://planning.cityofomaha.org/boards/landmarks-commission.  The 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 1100, 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 x2061.  If an alternative (audio version) to this agenda is necessary, please notify the Board Secretary at (402) 444-5150 x2061, 72 hours in advance.

Shelley McCafferty, Preservation Administrator

Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission

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AGENDA

CITY OF OMAHA STEAMFITTER/

PIPEFITTERS BOARD

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023

PUBLIC MEETING – 1:00 PM

11th FLOOR

CENTRAL CONFERENCE ROOM

OMAHA/DOUGLAS CIVIC CENTER

1819 FARNAM STREET

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Report from Chief Mechanical Inspector

License Reinstatement Applications

Approval of Exam Applications

Steamfitter Letter

Grading of Steamfitter Exams

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 Steamfitter/Pipefitters Board reserves the right to amend the above agenda. The Steamfitter/Pipefitters Board agenda and other information regarding the Steamfitter/Pipefitters Board and Planning Department are available on the Internet at https://planning.cityofomaha.org/boards/steamfitters-examining-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.

Zac Beister, Administrator

City of Omaha Steamfitter/Pipefitters Board

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The regular meeting of the Omaha Public Library (OPL) – Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Library Entity Board will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. at the South Omaha Library, 2808 Q Street.  Proposed agenda kept continually current is available at the South Omaha Library, and on the Library’s website at www.omahalibrary.org.  The Board reserves the right to modify the agenda to include items of an emergency nature at said public meeting when convened.  Requests for sign language interpreters or other alternative formats will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice.  Please contact the Administrative Office at (402) 444-4834 if arrangements need to be made.

Kyran Connor, Vice-Chair

OPL – MCC Library Entity Board

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