CITY OF OMAHA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Omaha met on March 10, 2026 and passed and approved the following ordinances:

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44617

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 4715 North 60th Avenue from R3-Single-Family Residential District (Medium 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: Lots 1-3, Bensonvale Acres Replat Eleven, a subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County, Nebraska, is hereby rezoned from R3-Single-Family Residential District (Medium Density) to R5-Urban Family Residential District.

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading March 3, 2026; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44616

AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Omaha and Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for OPW 54503, being the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (PCWRRF) Secondary Expansion project, in an estimated total amount of $88,465,230.00; 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 February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44618

AN ORDINANCE declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing North Ridge Drive 5B Project, project identified as OPW 54546; 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 February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44619

AN ORDINANCE approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and The Mensch Group, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, to implement the Conestoga Collection Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 2415 Florence Blvd., which proposes the construction of four affordable new single family for-sale homes; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $226,299.00, 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 February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44620

AN ORDINANCE to approve a Major Amendment to a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for COPPERFIELDS, for the property located at 3701 South 203rd Plaza, to reduce the required bufferyard from 30 feet to 25 feet along the east lot line of Lot 1, Replat 6, to accommodate covered patios; and to move the required curbside landscaping and pedestrian-level lighting to the east of sidewalk along 203rd Plaza.                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44621

AN ORDINANCE to accept the bid of Panga Lawn & Snow Services, in the amount of $104,400.00 to provide maintenance services of all plant materials, turf, irrigation systems and hardscape areas previously planted or installed along Abbott Drive for City of Omaha Parks, Recreation and Public Property. The Agreement will commence upon City Council approval and run through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended on the same terms and conditions and bid price ($104,400.00) for an additional two (2) one-year term extensions, if the City exercises the option to do so. Extensions of the contract shall be at the option of the City, exercised by the Parks, Recreation and Public Property Director or their representative, without the need to seek further approval from the city council.                                                                                                                   

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44622

AN ORDINANCE to accept the quote from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of a 104-month program for use of Axon Officer Safety packages (both Taser 10 and BWCs) for the Omaha Police Department Training Academy Unit, with appropriations over a period of 104 months for a total cost of $756,596.60; with current fiscal year payment to be made from the Omaha Police Department Equitable Sharing Fund 17121, Organization 177771, Project 7795, Task D.1, Award 101309, Account 46617 Safety Equipment in the amount of $175,882.46; and the years remaining payments to be made from the Omaha Police Department General Fund 11111, Organization 113171 Training Academy Unit, Account 46617 Safety Equipment in the amount of $376,080.35; and Omaha Police Department General Fund 11111, Organization 113213 Information Technology Unit, Account 42266 Information Technology Contracted Services in the amount of $204,633.79; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                    

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44623

AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize a professional services contract between the City of Omaha and Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) 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 PCG of a contingency fee, equal to ten percent (10%) of the federal share of reimbursements received by the City under the Nebraska Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Program, for services rendered from November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; 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 February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44624

AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal year from the Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force in the amount of seventy-four thousand, six hundred fourteen dollars and fourteen cents ($74,614.14), during the project period of October 27, 2025 to September 30, 2026; to be utilized by the Omaha Police Department to support overtime operations; 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; and, providing for the effective date thereof.                                                                                                                    

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44625

AN ORDINANCE to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Omaha and the Omaha Police Officers’ Association for a term of December 21, 2025 to December 18, 2027; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall not be applicable to those employees in the bargaining unit described in Article 1, Section 1, of said Collective Bargaining Agreement; and to provide the effective date thereof.                                                                                                                    

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 7-0

City of Omaha

John Ewing, Jr., Mayor                

Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk

 

ORDINANCE NO. 44626

An ordinance to amend Sections 23-177, 23-184, 23-342, 23-365, 23-369, 23-374, 23-403, 23-417, 23-514, 23-536, 22-76, and 22-79 of the Omaha Municipal Code to reflect changes negotiated between the City of Omaha and the Omaha Police Managers Association for the years 2026 and 2027; to provide for a wage increase for individuals holding the rank of Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief; to provide that members of the group will receive the same Health Savings Account contributions as other City employees enrolled in the City’s High Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP); to allow for the sale of an additional forty (40) hours of annual leave in 2026 for those who qualify for sellback; 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 Police Management; and to provide the effective date hereof.                                                                                                                    

Summary: Same

First Reading February 24, 2026; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 3, 2026; Third Reading and Vote March 10, 2026

PASSED: March 10, 2026: 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 March 24, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, for the purpose of hearing testimony for:

 

An ordinance authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Polydyne, Inc. for the purchase of sludge dewatering liquid polymer to be utilized by the Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility, to be effective for a term of one (1) year, extendable for up to four (4) one-year terms at the sole option of the City, with price increases per bid specifications; 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 approving acceptance of the option for a five-year extension of the contract with Firstar Fiber, Inc. for OPW 54168, being the Omaha Mixed Recyclables Processing 2022-2031, Alternate 2 contract, and to accept price increases; 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 vacating an approximately 1,145 sq. ft. portion of Military Avenue right-of-way adjoining Lot 11, Block 2, Saunders & Himebaugh Addition to Walnut Hill, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; providing for the reversion or transfer of the same.

 

An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for the demolition of condemned buildings or structures in accordance with Section 48-93 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha – Group No: 2026-01.

 

An ordinance to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No. 10399 levying a special tax and assessment for those bills incurred by the South Omaha Business Improvement District No. 6880. Due to a miscalculation of the total amount on Special Ordinance #10399, the total amount of Special Ordinance #10399 shall be amended to read $6,173.96 – Group 6880-26.

 

An ordinance to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Omaha, by and through the Omaha Police Department, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Bellevue Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office to facilitate cooperation with respect to the administration and implementation of assistance during SWAT operations for a period in excess of one year.

 

An ordinance in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended, to transfer $83,408.00 in unencumbered appropriations in the 2026 Budget of the City of Omaha from the Wage Adjustment account to the Police Department; 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.

 

Elizabeth Butler, CMC

City Clerk, City of Omaha

 

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