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JOURNAL RECORD
CITY OF OMAHA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019
@ 2:00 PM
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS,
1819 FARNAM STREET
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
OMAHA CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Ben Gray – Council President District 2
Chris Jerram – Council Vice President District 3
Pete Festersen District 1
Vinny Palermo District 4
Rich Pahls District 5
Brinker Harding District 6
Aimee Melton District 7
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA met in open session on Tuesday, February 26,
2019 at 2:00 PM in the Legislative Chambers, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, Omaha, Nebraska
and was called to Order by Council President Ben Gray.
CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler took the Roll Call: Present were Councilmembers Palermo, Harding,
Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President (Gray); Absent for Roll Call was Councilmember Festersen
– CCID # 2019-168.
Council President Ben Gray led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Aimee Melton of District No. 7 provided the Invocation.
COUNCILMEMBER FESTERSEN ENTERED THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 2:02 P.M.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION – NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler certified publication in the Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of
the City of Omaha, on February 22, 2019, notice of the Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, February 26, 2019 – CCID # 2018-169.
Ms. Butler stated that a current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the
east wall of the Legislative Chambers.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None
PLANNING ITEMS WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
OMAHA VIEW REPLAT FOUR
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 6 through 9 relate to the same project and would be
considered together.
(Required notice of the public hearing relating to this development was published in the Daily
Record on February 12, 2019.)
6. ORD. 41731 – An ordinance to rezone property located southeast of 34th Avenue and
Miami Street from R5(35)-Urban Family Residential District and R7-Medium Density
Multiple Family Residential District to R5-Urban Family Residential District – (First
Reading February 5, 2019; Second Reading February 12, 2019; Third Reading, Public
Hearing and Vote February 26, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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7. ORD. 41732 – An ordinance to approve a PUR-Planned Unit Redevelopment Overlay
District in a R5-Urban Family Residential District located southeast of 34th Avenue and
Miami Street, and to approve the Development Plan – (First Reading February 5, 2019;
Second Reading February 12, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote February
26, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
8. RES. 2019-124 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Omaha View Replat Four, a
minor plat inside the city limits, located southeast of 34th Avenue and Miami Street,
along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this
subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is Mike Gawley – Inside City Limits – see
attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
9. RES. 2019-125 – Res. that, the Final Plat transmitted herewith entitled Omaha View
Replat Four, located southeast of 34th Avenue and Miami Street, is hereby approved,
and concurrently portions of the existing plat entitled Omaha View, and described on
said replat, is hereby vacated. The applicant is Mike Gawley – Inside City Limits – see
attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 6 through 9.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mike Gawley, Holy Name Housing, 4324 Fort Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Melton that the following items be approved:
Item # 6 ORDINANCE # 41731; Item # 7 ORDINANCE # 41732;
Item # 8 RESOLUTION # 2019-124; and, Item # 9 RESOLUTION # 2019-125
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
CENTRAL PARK EAST REPLAT 3
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that if there were no objections, Item 19 would be considered
after Item 10, and the public hearings would be held together. No objections were raised and
the item was moved.
(Required notice of the public hearing relating to Item 10 was published in the Daily Record on
February 12, 2019.)
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10. RES. 2019-149 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled Central Park East Replat 3,
located southeast of 10th and Farnam Streets, with request for a waiver of Section 53-
8(4)(d) Lot frontage, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and, the preparation
of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is Hines Interests
LP, Brad Soderwall – Inside City Limits – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
19. RES. 2019-135 – Res. that, the River Crossing Phase 1a Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located at the southeast
corner of 10th and Farnam Streets proposes the construction of a five-story, mixed-use
building consisting of 375 market-rate apartments, approximately 42,000 square feet of
ground floor retail and offices, and the option to request the designation of an enhanced
employment area for the use of a General Business Occupation Tax (“GBOT”) for this
phase, some, or all of various future phases, and authorizes the City’s participation
through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $11,000,000.00, plus accrued interest,
to offset TIF eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition, site preparation,
architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as required, with the
applicant contributing $100,000.00 of the TIF loan proceeds to the Downtown Public
Improvement Fund and nearly $230,000.00 of the TIF loan proceeds for various other
public improvements surrounding the project, containing a provision for the division of ad
valorem taxes as authorized by Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of
Nebraska, as analyzed and determined to be in conformance with the Community
Development Law and as recommended by the City Planning Department, be and
hereby is approved – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 10 and 19.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Larry Jobeun, Attorney for the applicant, 11440 West Center Road
FOR THE CITY:
Bridget Hadley, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 2019-149 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 2019-135 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
SPECIAL USE PERMITS
(Required notices of the public hearings relating to the following developments were published
in the Daily Record on February 12, 2019.)
11. RES. 2019-123 – Res. that, the Special Use Permit application submitted by Nakia
Vasser-Brye for a Special Use Permit to allow Large group living in a R7 -Medium
Density Multiple Family Residential District, located at 4548 Bedford Avenue, Omaha,
Nebraska, is hereby approved and the Permits and Inspection Division is directed to
issue the necessary permit therefor, provided the conditions set out in Exhibit "A" of the
referenced application, conditions set out in Exhibit “B”, and all applicable local or state
statutes, ordinances or regulations are complied with. The proposed Special Use Permit
has been reviewed and evaluated pursuant to, and meets each of, the criteria set forth in
Section 55-885 of the Omaha Municipal Code – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND
VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 11.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2019-123 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
12. RES. 2019-148 – Res. that, the Special Use Permit application submitted by Curt T.
Brannon, for a Special Use Permit to allow General office in a GI-General Industrial
District, located at 8800 “F” Street, Omaha, Nebraska, is hereby approved and the
Permits and Inspection Division is directed to issue the necessary permit therefor,
provided the conditions set out in Exhibit "A" of the referenced application, conditions set
out in Exhibit "B", and all applicable local or state statutes, ordinances or regulations are
complied with. The proposed Special Use Permit has been reviewed and evaluated
pursuant to, and meets each of, the criteria set forth in Section 55 -885 of the Omaha
Municipal Code – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 12.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2019-148 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
PLANNING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
(Required notice of the public hearing relating to this development was published in the Daily
Record on January 22, 2019.)
13. ORD. 41715 – An ordinance to rezone the properties located at 5003 Dodge Street and
106 South 50th Street from R3-Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District and
GC-General Commercial District to GC-General Commercial District – (First Reading
January 15, 2019; Second Reading January 29, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing
and Vote February 5, 2019) – see attached. (POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2019
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend denial – see attached.
B. Communications in opposition – see attached.
C. Documentation received from Ryann Glenn, Attorney for the Applicant – see
attached.
14. ORD. 41716 – An ordinance to amend the boundaries of the ACI-2 Area of Civic
Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the properties located at 5003
Dodge Street and 106 South 50th Street – (First Reading January 15, 2019; Second
Reading January 29, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote February 5, 2019)
– see attached. (POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend denial – see attached.
15. ORD. 41717 – An ordinance to approve an Amendment to the Future Land Use Element
of the City’s Master Plan from Low density residential to Office/commercial for the
property located at 106 South 50th Street, and to change the boundary of the Dodge
Street and Saddle Creek Road Mixed Use Area – (First Reading January 15, 2019;
Second Reading January 29, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote February
5, 2019) – see attached. (POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend denial – see attached.
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 13 through 15.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Melton that the following items be postponed to the
March 5, 2019 City Council meting
Item # 13 ORDINANCE # 41715; Item # 14 ORDINANCE # 41716; and,
Item # 15 ORDINANCE # 41717
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE ON FINAL READING
(Required notice of the public hearing relating to this development was published in the Daily
Record on February 7, 2019.)
16. ORD. 41733 – An ordinance to create Street Improvement District No. 2019-01, in the
City of Omaha, for the purpose of improving Emmet Street, from North 83rd Street to its
terminus, by grading, curbing, addressing storm sewerage and paving in portland
cement concrete; to fix and define the boundaries of said district; to provide for the
determination and assessment of damages, if any, occasioned by reason of change of
grade; to authorize the Public Works Department, barring protest to the contrary in
accordance with OMC 26-65, to complete the associated improvement project – (First
Reading February 5, 2019; Second Reading February 12, 2019; Third Reading, Public
Hearing and Vote February 26, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 16.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Catherine Manley, 8402 Emmet Street
Mark W angler, 8410 Emmet Street
OPPONENTS:
Dyllan Blankman, 8504 Emmet Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Jerram that ORDINANCE # 41733 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN RESOLUTIONS
17. RES. 2019-92 – Res. that, the Ashton Building Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located at 1218
Nicholas Street, proposes the rehabilitation of a 187,000 square foot, four-story historic
building into an office building with amenities and ground floor retail, and authorizes the
City’s participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $6,350,000.00, plus
accrued interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition,
environmental and geotechnical studies, building rehabilitation, site work, architectural
and engineering fees, and public improvements as required, containing a provision for
the division of ad valorem taxes as authorized by Section 18-2147 through 18-2150,
Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as analyzed and determined to be in conformance with
the Community Development Law and as recommended by the City Planning
Department, be and hereby is approved – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND
VOTE TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 17.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Kendra Ringenberg, Attorney for the applicant, 13625 California Street
OPPONENTS:
Larry Storer, 5015 Lafayette Avenue
Luis Jimenez, 518 North 40th Street
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Jerram that RESOLUTION # 2019-92 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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18. RES. 2019-93 – Res. that, the Logan Building Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located at 1802 Dodge
Street, proposes rehabilitation of a seven-story historic building into a 90-room boutique
hotel with amenities, four to six residential penthouse units, 4,800 square feet of
commercial/office space, a “speakeasy” bar, 25 on-site surface parking spaces, six
parking spaces on the north lot and approximately 70 leased parking spaces in the City
facility at 19th Street and Capitol Avenue, and authorizes the City’s participation through
the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $2,776,500.00, plus accrued interest, to offset
TIF eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition, building rehabilitation, site
work, architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as required, with the
applicant contributing $54,590.00 of the TIF loan proceeds to the Downtown Public
Improvement Fund, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes as
authorized by Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as
analyzed and determined to be in conformance with the Community Development Law
and as recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved –
see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 18.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
David Levy, Attorney for the applicant, 1700 Farnam Street
OPPONENTS:
Luis Jimenez, 518 North 40th Street
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 2019-93 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
20. RES. 2019-136 – Res. that, the Victory Apartments II Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located at 819 Dorcas
Street, proposes the rehabilitation of an existing former Grace University building into 60
studio and one-bedroom apartment units, which will provide permanent supportive
housing for veterans, and authorizes the City’s participation through the allocation of TIF
in an amount up to $347,016.00, plus accrued interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses
including, but not limited to rehabilitation costs, architecture and engineering fees, and
public improvements as required, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem
taxes as authorized by Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska,
as analyzed and determined to be in conformance with the Community Development
Law and as recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved
– see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
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Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 20.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Zach Reinhardt, Burlington Capital, 1004 Farnam Street
FOR THE CITY:
Bridget Hadley, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Jerram that RESOLUTION # 2019-136 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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LIQUOR
21. RES. 2019-153 – Class “C” Liquor License Application – The Next Big Thing, LLC, dba
“The Monster Club”, 1217 Howard Street. (This is a new application for an old location).
Currently licensed to O’Connor’s Irish Pub, LLC, who has a Class “C” Liquor License –
see attached. (POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 12, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 21.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Michael Lee, Attorney for the applicant, 2804 South 87th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 2019-153 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 22 through 27 relate to applications from Casey’s
Retail Company and would be considered together.
22. RES. 2019-173 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3814”, 14330 Hillsdale Avenue. (This is a new application for
an old location). Currently licensed to Fantasy’s, Inc., dba “Southwest Fantasy’s”, who
has a Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
23. RES. 2019-174 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3816”, 3725 North 147th Street. (This is a new application for
an old location). Currently licensed to Fantasy’s, Inc., dba “West Maple Fantasy’s”, who
has a Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
24. RES. 2019-175 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3821”, 2540 North 90th Street. (This is a new application for
an old location). Currently licensed to Fantasy’s, Inc., dba “Ohio Fantasy’s, who has a
Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
25. RES. 2019-176 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3817”, 18280 Wright Street. (This is a new application for an
old location). Currently licensed to Tranquility Realty, LLC, dba “Ridgeview Fantasy’s”,
who has a Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
TODAY)
26. RES. 2019-177 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3818”, 250 North 168th Circle. (This is a new application for an
old location). Currently licensed to Tranquility Realty, LLC, dba “Village Pointe
Fantasy’s”, who has a Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
27. RES. 2019-178 – Class “D” Liquor License Application – Casey’s Retail Company, dba
“Casey’s General Store #3819”, 16960 Evans Plaza. (This is a new application for an
old location). Currently licensed to Tranquility Realty, LLC, dba “Whispering Ridge
Fantasy’s”, who has a Class “D” Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 22 through 27.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Rose Rojas, 250 North 168th Circle
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Harding that the following items be approved:
Item # 22 RESOLUTION # 2019-173; Item # 23 RESOLUTION # 2019-174;
Item # 24 RESOLUTION # 2019-175; Item # 25 RESOLUTION # 2019-176;
Item # 26 RESOLUTION # 2019-177; and, Item # 27 RESOLUTION # 2019-178
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that any member of the City Council may cause any item
placed on the Consent Agenda to be removed. Items removed from the Consent Agenda shall
be taken up by the City Council immediately following the Consent Agenda in the order in which
they were removed unless otherwise provided by the City Council Rules of Order.
Council President Gray announced that the public hearings on Agenda Items 28 through 30
were held on February 12, 2019.
(Required notices of the public hearings were published in the Daily Record on February 8,
2019.)
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
28. ORD. 41734 – An ordinance approving an Agreement for the sale of City-owned real
property; to provide that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Municipal Code to
the contrary, the City is authorized to enter into the Real Estate Purchase Agreement
with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc., 1701 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to
convey the properties described in the agreement, located at 2807 Spaulding Street;
3712, 3714, 3811, 3821 and 3922 North 19th Street; 1823 Pratt Street; 2857 Manderson
Street; 2528 Sprague Street; 5813 North 29th Street; and 2522 Maple Street, in
consideration of the sum of $1.00; there are no expenses associated with the transfer of
the properties to Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc – (First Reading February 5,
2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 12, 2019; Third Reading February
26, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
29. ORD. 41735 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Courtyard on Park,
LLC, to implement the Courtyard on Park Townhomes Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 1007 Park
Avenue, which proposes the new construction of twelve owner-occupied townhome
residential units, with a two-stall garage included in each unit; the agreement authorizes
the use of up to $584,778.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF)
generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading
February 5, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 12, 2019; Third
Reading February 26, 2019) – see attached.
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30. ORD. 41736 – An ordinance to approve a partnership agreement between the Omaha
Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Association Forum for promoting the City of
Omaha for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, with an option to
extend an additional one (1) year; to promote the City of Omaha as a premier destination
for conventions and meetings in an amount not to exceed $47,895.00 for 2019;
$47,895.00 for 2020; total of $95,790.00; to authorize the payments specified therein –
(First Reading February 5, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 12,
2019; Third Reading February 26, 2019) – see attached.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Gray that the following items be approved:
Item # 28 ORDINANCE # 41734; Item # 29 ORDINANCE # 41735; and,
Item # 30 ORDINANCE # 41726
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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Council President Gray announced that the public hearings on Agenda Items 31 through 73
were today. He asked that anyone who wished to address the City Council regarding these
items please come to the microphone, indicate the Agenda Item Number being addressed, and
state their name, address, who they represent, and if they were speaking as a proponent or
opponent.
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
31. RES. 2019-179 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Finance Department is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Gene Steffy's Chrysler Center, Inc. in the total
amount of $179,872.00 for seven (7) 1/2 ton extended cab, 4x4 pickups to be utilized by
the Street Maintenance Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost
of this equipment from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement
Maintenance Organization 116158, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
32. RES. 2019-180 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase order to
Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $44,047.49 for replacement
components to be installed on the primary Doppstadt grinder at the City’s OmaGro
composting facility, in accordance with Section 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter of 1956,
is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of
$44,047.49 from the General Fund 11111, Compost Operations Organization 116331,
year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
33. RES. 2019-181 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. in the total
amount of $102,025.00 for five (5) portable rotary screw air compressors, to be utilized
by the Street Maintenance Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the
cost of this equipment from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement
Maintenance Organization 116158, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
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34. RES. 2019-182 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Michael Todd & Company, Incorpor ated in the
amount of $21,740.00 for five (5) solar powered arrow boards to be utilized by the Street
Maintenance Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of this
purchase from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement Maintenance
Organization 116158, year 2019 funding.) – see attached.
35. RES. 2019-183 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Gene Steffy’s Chrysler Center, Inc. in the total
amount of $25,696.00 for one (1) 1/2 Ton Extended Cab 4x4 to be utilized by the Papio
Water Resource Recovery Facility Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to
pay the cost of this equipment from the Sewer Revenue Fund 21121, Papio Creek
Waste Water Treatment Plant Organization 116611, year 2019 expenditure.) – see
attached.
36. RES. 2019-184 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Workman Precast Corporation in the amount of
$240,335.00 for the purchase of curb inlet tops for the Street Maintenance Division. (T he
Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of this purchase from the Street and
Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Pavement Maintenance Organization 11615, year 2019
expenditure.) – see attached.
37. RES. 2019-185 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to MacKay Meters, Inc. in the amount of
$51,860.00 for the purchase of annual parking meter mechanism repair services and
meter management accessories to be utilized by the Parking Division. (The Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of this purchase from the Parking Revenue
Fund 21116, Parking Meters Organization 116183, year 2019 funding.) – see attached.
38. RES. 2019-186 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to IPS Group, Inc. in the amount of $82,858.75 for
the purchase of annual parking meter mechanism repair services and meter
management accessories to be utilized by the Parking Division. (The Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of this purchase from the Parking Revenue
Fund 21116, Parking Meters Organization 116183, year 2019 funding.) – see attached.
39. RES. 2019-187 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Ver-Mac, Inc. in the amount of $275,367.00 for
the purchase of nineteen (19) traffic control trailer message boards to be utilized by the
Construction Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of this
purchase from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131, Street Improvement
Organization 116165, year 2018 funding.) – see attached.
40. RES. 2019-188 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Grunwald
Mechanical Contractors, LLC in the amount of $273,947.00 for OPW 53492 being the
Papillion Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility – Tubing Replacements in Boilers #1
and #2 Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the
cost of $273,947.00 from the Sewer Revenue Improvements Fund 21124, Capital Asset
Replacement Program Organization 116913, year 2018 expenditure.) – see attached.
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41. RES. 2019-189 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Ray Martin
Co. in the amount of $106,752.00 for OPW 53434 being the Omaha Police Impound Lot
Lighting Renovation, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay
the cost of $106,752.00 from the 2014 Public Facilities Fund 13246, Police Capital
Organization 131592, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
42. RES. 2019-190 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Swain
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $707,720.98 for OPW 53159 being the 60th &
Harrison Street Realignment Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the cost of $707,720.98 from the 2016 Transportation Bond Fund
13185, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117.) – see attached.
43. RES. 2019-191 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Midwest
DCM in the amount of $505,450.00 for OPW 53421 being the Fire Station #41 Sleeping
Quarters Improvements Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay the total cost of $505,450.00 from the 2014 Public Facilities Fund
13246, Fire Capital Organization 114512, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
44. RES. 2019-192 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Building
Crafts, Inc. in the amount of $306,000.00 for OPW 53251 being the SOIA Clarifier
Improvement Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay
the cost of $306,000.00 from the Sewer Revenue Improvements Fund 21124, CSO
Control Implementation Organization 116918, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
45. RES. 2019-193 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Swain
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $776,362.75 for OPW 53546 being the 2019
Emergency Utility Cuts Major Roadways Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance
Department is authorized to pay the cost of $776,362.75, from the Capital Special
Assessment Fund 13573, Special Assessments Organization 116168, year 2019
expenditure.) – see attached.
46. RES. 2019-194 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Agreement between the
City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in an
amount not to exceed $400,000.00 providing for resurfacing on certain street segments
which are urban extensions of State Highways or links to the State Highway system,
known as Project S-D2(1043), State Control No. 22643, and reimbursement from NDOT
at an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, is hereby approved. (The City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of
Omaha.) – see attached.
47. RES. 2019-195 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Preliminary Engineering
Services Agreement between the City of Omaha and Union Pacific Railway Company in
the amount of $25,000.00 associated with OPW 53477, being the Omaha Riverfront
Redevelopment Project is hereby approved. (The cost of these services, being
$25,000.00 will be paid from the Riverfront Development Fund 13421, Riverfront
Development Organization 131612, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
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48. RES. 2019-196 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the City of Omaha is
consenting to the assignment of the Professional Services Agreement with AGA
Consulting, Inc. for OPW 53518, being the 2019 Parking Garage Facility Repair Program
as herein described and authorized by Section X., Subsection H. of said Professional
Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; and that, no additional cost
has been incurred by the City of Omaha as a result of this Amendment to the
agreement – see attached.
49. RES. 2019-197 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Program Agreement
between the City of Omaha and the Nebraska Department of Transportation for Project
NH-64-7(125), State Control No. 22689, being the W. Maple Road, 156th to 108th
Streets, Omaha Project, comprised of pavement, safety and drainage improvements
along Nebraska Highway N-64 (West Maple Road) from 156th to 108th Streets, with the
City’s cost estimated to be $451,000.00, is hereby approved. (To be paid from the 2018
Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117. The City
Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of
the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
50. RES. 2019-198 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Change Order No. 6 for
OPW 52648, in the amount of $1,405,585.00 being the Missouri River Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements – Schedule B2 Project with Hawkins Construction
Company for additional work, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay an additional sum of $1,405,585.00, for this change order, from the
Sewer Revenue Improvements Fund 21124, Capital Asset Replacement Program
Organization 116913.) – see attached.
51. RES. 2019-199 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Change Order No. 1 with R
and R Construction in an additional sum of $59,395.79 for additional work on OPW
53296, being the Vinton Street Acorn Light Poles Project, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay an additional sum of $59,395.79 for this
change order, to be paid from the Community Development Block Grant Fund 12186,
Community Development Block Grant Organization 128072, year 2019 expenditure.) –
see attached.
52. RES. 2019-200 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Olsson, Inc. in the amount of $40,042.00 to provide professional
services on OPW 53523 being the Papio Creek WRRF Sludge Polymer System
Improvements Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to
pay a fee not to exceed $40,042.00 from the Sewer Revenue Improvements Fund
21124, Capital Asset Replacement Program Organization 116913, year 2019
expenditure.) – see attached.
53. RES. 2019-201 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Professional Services
Agreement with Olsson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,042.00 to provide
professional services on OPW 53565 being the Papillion Creek Water Resources
Recovery Facility Non-Potable System Upgrade Project, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay a fee not to exceed $99,042.00 from the Sewer
Revenue Improvements Fund 21124, Capital Asset Replacement Program Organization
116913, year 2019 expenditure.) – see attached.
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54. RES. 2019-202 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Amendment No. 1 to the
Engineering Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for OPW 52931, being the
CCTV and sonar inspection on OPW 52931, being the 18th & Fort Sewer Improvements
Project, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the
additional fee not to exceed $84,718.00 for these services from the Sewer Revenue
Improvements Fund 21124, Sewer Separation Organization 116912; Sewer Revenue
Bonds will be issued to finance this project.) – see attached.
55. RES. 2019-203 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Final Design Agreement
for design engineering services with Olsson, Inc., with the City’s local share being
$8,820.67 for HSIP-MAPA-5073(1) State Control No. 22706, and OPW 53018, being the
30th Street Road Diet Project is hereby approved. (To be paid from the 2018
Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation Bonds Organization 117117. The City
Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of
the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
56. RES. 2019-204 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig in the amount of $30,000.00 for additional
engineering services on MAPA-28(115), State Control No. 22587, and OPW 52496,
being the System Manager for Omaha Signal System Project, is hereby approved. (To
be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation Bonds
Organization 117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
57. RES. 2019-205 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with Olsson, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00 for additional
engineering services on MAPA-28(115), State Control No. 22587, and OPW 52496,
being the System Manager for Omaha Signal System Project, is hereby approved. (To
be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation Bonds
Organization 117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
58. RES. 2019-206 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in t he amount of $30,000.00 for
additional engineering services on MAPA-28(115), State Control No. 22587, and OPW
52496, being the System Manager for Omaha Signal System Project, is hereby
approved. (To be paid from the 2018 Transportation Bond Fund 13185, Transportation
Bonds Organization 117117. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Omaha.) – see attached.
59. RES. 2019-208 – Res. that, the Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, to
provide funding in the amount of $28,172.50 for the rehabilitation and lead reduction
work, when applicable, to the property owned by Vickie Avant located at 2105 Locust
St, NE, 68110, Omaha, NE , is hereby approved. The contract is to be awarded to DAD
Construction Inc. (Funds shall be paid as follows: $28,172.50 from CDBG Exterior
Rehab 2018 SF Housing Rehabilitation Program, Fund No. 12186, Org. No. 128072.) –
see attached.
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60. RES. 2019-209 – Res. that, the Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, to
provide funding in the amount of $47,241.72 for the rehabilitation and lead reduction
work, when applicable, to the property owned by Shernique Hampton located at 2577
Pratt Street, Omaha, NE 68111, is hereby approved. The contract is to be awarded to
Sierex Design & Construction. (Funds shall be paid as follows: $47,241.72 from CDBG
Full Rehab 2017 SF Housing Rehabilitation Program, Fund No. 12186, Org. No.
128072.) – see attached.
61. RES. 2019-210 – Res. that, the Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, to
provide funding in the amount of $52,170.00 for the rehabilitation and lead reduction
work, when applicable, to the property owned by Nathaniel Cook Jr. located at 3828 N
22 St, Omaha, NE 68110, is hereby approved. The contract is to be awarded to R & R
Construction. (Funds shall be paid as follows: $27,170.00 from CDBG Full Rehab 2017
SF Housing Rehabilitation Program, Fund No. 12186, Org. No. 128072; $25,000.00 from
NAHTF 16-TFHO-27058 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, Fund No. 12141, Org. No.
128101.) – see attached.
62. RES. 2019-211 – Res. that, the Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, to
provide funding in the amount of $47,325.00 for the rehabilitation and lead reduction
work, when applicable, to the property owned by Jacqueline A. Walker located at 4113
N 23 St, Omaha, NE 68110, is hereby approved. The contract is to be awarded to
Lambs Remodeling. (Funds shall be paid as follows: $25,000.00 from NAHTF 16-
TFHO-27058 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, Fund No. 12141, Org. No. 128101;
$22,325.00 from CDBG Full Rehab 2017 SF Housing Rehabilitation Program, Fund No.
12186, Org. No. 128072.) – see attached.
63. RES. 2019-212 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Agreement between the
City of Omaha and GESU Housing, Inc. (GESU), Dale F. Barr, Jr., Executive Director,
5008 1/2-B Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132, to provide $720,000.00 (comprised
of $220,000.00 in HOME Program funds and $500,000.00 in NAHTF funds) to GESU for
the new construction of five (5) single-family houses to be located at 3818 Corby Street,
4339 and 4350 Lake Street, and 3916 and 4319 Miami Street in the Clifton Hills South
Neighborhood New Single-Family Housing Infill Program Target Area, and the
subsequent purchase of the HOME/NAHTF and private funded houses by a qualified
low- and moderate-income family whose gross annual household income is at or below
80% of the Median Income by Family Size (MFI), is hereby approved. (HOME funds in
the amount of $220,000.00 shall be paid from the FY 2017 Single-Family New Infill
Housing Fund No. 12179, Award No. 100504, Project No. 5425, Organization No.
128071, FY2016 Single-Family New Infill Housing Fund No. 12179, Award No. 100416,
Project No. 5146, Organization No. 128071. NAHTF funds in the amount of
$500,000.00 ($91,000.00 in project delivery and general administration) and the FY
2017 NAHTF Funds shall be paid from the 17-TFHP-27042 Single-Family New
Construction Fund No. 12141, Organization No. 128101 and $431,000.00 in private
funds.) – see attached.
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64. RES. 2019-213 – Res. that, the Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, between
the City of Omaha and Siena/Francis House, P.O. Box 217 DTS, Omaha, Nebraska
68101, in the amount of $166,774.05 for the purpose of providing shelter to homeless
persons and families at its emergency shelter facilities (Francis House, located at 1111
North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102, and Siena House, located at 1702 Nicholas
Street, Omaha, NE 68102) for approximately 3,500 homeless persons over the course of
the one year period of said Agreement, is hereby approved. (Funds shall be paid from
the City of Omaha FY 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant, Fund No. 12139, Organization
No. 129028.) – see attached.
65. RES. 2019-214 – Res. that, the Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, between
the City of Omaha and Heartland Family Service, 2101 South 42nd Street, Omaha,
Nebraska 68105, in the amount of $75,000.00 for the purpose of providing rapid re -
housing for homeless persons and families over the course of the one year period of
said Agreement, is hereby approved. (Funds shall be paid from the City of Omaha FY
2018 Emergency Solutions Grant, Fund No. 12139, Organization No. 129028.) – see
attached.
66. RES. 2019-215 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon
the contract pricing from Farmers National Company Lake Management, in the amount
of $20,400.00 for lake and pond management, located at Benson Park Lagoon, Spring
Lake Park, Millers Landing, Ramble Ridge, and Towl Park, for the Parks, Recreation and
Public Department, providing a unique and non-competitive service as provided in
Chapter 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter 1956 as amended, is hereby approved. (The
Finance Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay the Funds in the amount
of $20,400.00 to Farmers National Company Lake Management from the General Fund
No. 11111, Organization No. 115025, Ground Maintenance Contracts, for the 2019 fiscal
year.) – see attached.
67. RES. 2019-216 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon
the quote of Anderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda in the amount of $28,188.00 for one
Ford Explorer, which represents Nebraska State Contract bid pricing, having been
determined to be the best available current price for the Ford Explorer, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of the Ford Explorer in
the amount of $28,188.00 from the Omaha Police Department, Year 2019, Equitable
Sharing Fund 17121, Organization 177771, Project 5965, Task D.1, Award 100677,
Account 47031 Vehicles Small Law Enforcement Only.) – see attached.
68. RES. 2019-217 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase from
Enterprise Fleet Management in the amount of $21,500.00 for one 2017 Chevy
Silverado truck for the Omaha Police Department Narcotics Unit, is hereby approved.
(The Finance Department is authorized to pay $21,500.00 for the Chevy Silverado from
the Omaha Police Department, Equitable Sharing Fund 17121, Organization 177771,
Project 5965, Task D.1, Award 100677, Account 47031 Vehicles Small Law
Enforcement Only.) – see attached.
69. RES. 2019-218 – Res. that, the City of Omaha retains its membership in the National
League of Cities and pay its dues in the amount of $20,507.30 to be paid from the 2019
General Fund 11111, General Expense 119014, Account 42852 Membership Dues –
see attached.
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70. RES. 2019-219 – Res. that, the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Omaha and Kutak Rock, effective upon its execution and expiring December 31, 2019
with professional fees not to exceed $100,000.00, is hereby approved – see attached.
A. Communication received from Troy Anderson, Mayor’s Office – see attached.
71. RES. 2019-220 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Easement Agreement
by and between the City of Omaha and BarnWest, LLC, for the use of City property
along Jackson Street and South 16th Street, as legally described on Exhibit A, for the
continued encroachment of the Paxton Court building is hereby approved – see
attached.
72. RES. 2019-221 – Res. that, the reappointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Dennis Van
Moorleghem as the General Representative Member of the Building Board of Review,
said term to commence on December 28, 2019, and to expire three years thereafter on
December 27, 2022, is hereby confirmed – see attached.
73. RES. 2019-222 – Res. that, the City Council approves the amended and restated Tax
Increment Financing Redevelopment and Occupation Tax Agreement with BSHO LLC
for the Blackstone Hotel Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Plan, for a
project site located at 302 S 36th Street. The Mayor, City Clerk and Finance Director are
hereby authorized and directed to execute documents as may be necessary and
appropriate and to do all acts and things required by the terms, covenants, provisions
and agreements of the transactions contemplated by the agreement – see attached.
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 31 through 73.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Item # 73 - Tom McCleay, 3814 Farnam Street
FOR THE CITY:
Items # 31-33, 36-45, 49, 50, 54, 56-58 – Bob Stubbe, Public Works Director
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Pahls, SECOND by Gray that the following items be approved:
Item # 31 RESOLUTION # 2019-179; Item # 32 RESOLUTION # 2019-180;
Item # 33 RESOLUTION # 2019-181; Item # 34 RESOLUTION # 2019-182;
Item # 35 RESOLUTION # 2019-183; Item # 36 RESOLUTION # 2019-184;
Item # 37 RESOLUTION # 2019-185; Item # 38 RESOLUTION # 2019-186;
Item # 39 RESOLUTION # 2019-187; Item # 40 RESOLUTION # 2019-188;
Item # 41 RESOLUTION # 2019-189; Item # 42 RESOLUTION # 2019-190;
Item # 43 RESOLUTION # 2019-191; Item # 44 RESOLUTION # 2019-192;
Item # 45 RESOLUTION # 2019-193; Item # 46 RESOLUTION # 2019-194;
Item # 47 RESOLUTION # 2019-195; Item # 48 RESOLUTION # 2019-196;
Item # 49 RESOLUTION # 2019-197; Item # 50 RESOLUTION # 2019-198;
Item # 51 RESOLUTION # 2019-199; Item # 52 RESOLUTION # 2019-200;
Item # 53 RESOLUTION # 2019-201; Item # 54 RESOLUTION # 2019-202;
Item # 55 RESOLUTION # 2019-203; Item # 56 RESOLUTION # 2019-204;
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Item # 57 RESOLUTION # 2019-205; Item # 58 RESOLUTION # 2019-206;
Item # 59 RESOLUTION # 2019-208; Item # 60 RESOLUTION # 2019-209;
Item # 61 RESOLUTION # 2019-210; Item # 62 RESOLUTION # 2019-211;
Item # 63 RESOLUTION # 2019-212; Item # 64 RESOLUTION # 2019-213;
Item # 65 RESOLUTION # 2019-214; Item # 66 RESOLUTION # 2019-215;
Item # 67 RESOLUTION # 2019-216; Item # 68 RESOLUTION # 2019-217;
Item # 69 RESOLUTION # 2019-218; Item # 70 RESOLUTION # 2019-219;
Item # 71 RESOLUTION # 2019-220; Item # 72 RESOLUTION # 2019-221; and,
Item # 73 RESOLUTION # 2019-222
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
74. ORD. 41739 – An ordinance to exercise the prior option to extend a contract by two
years, to be effective from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, initially approved
by the City Council by Ordinance No. 39947, with Deffenbaugh Disposal Service, Inc. for
the collections of solid waste from Omaha Housing Authority sites in an estimated
amount of $76,340.00 annually for a two-year sum of $152,680.00; 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 specific
accounts – (First Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing
February 26, 2019; Third Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 74.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
75. ORD. 41740 – An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of
Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of the 89th Circle Street
Improvement District, project identified as OPW 53122; 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 –
(First Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26,
2019; Third Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 75.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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76. ORD. 41741 – An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of
Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of constructing the 72nd & Maple
Street Intersection Safety project identified as OPW 52937; providing that the City
negotiate with the property owners for land acquisition, permanent easements and
temporary construction easements, providing that if said parcel cannot be obtained by
negotiation, condemnation proceedings be undertaken and completed – (First Reading
February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third
Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 76.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
FOR THE CITY:
Bob Stubbe, Public Works Director
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
77. ORD. 41742 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 1701, LLC, to
implement the Habitat Kountze Park 5 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment
Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located between Sahler and Evans Streets
and between North 18th and 24th Streets, which proposes the construction of 22 new
single family homes, and rehabilitation of two existing homes; the agreement authorizes
the use of up to $405,000.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF)
generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading
February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third
Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 77.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
78. ORD. 41743 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Westchester Capital,
to implement the Elliott Equipment Company Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 3514 South 25th
Street, which proposes the renovation of two existing buildings, one containing
approximately 42,000 square feet building and another containing approximately
167,000 square feet, for relocation and consolidation of Elliott Equipment Company
operations to a single site; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $1,131,408.00,
plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to
help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading
and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
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Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 78.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Jim Glazer, Elliott Equipment Company, 4427 South 76th Circle
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
79. ORD. 41744 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and 4660N56, LLC, to
implement the Ames Innovation Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment
Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 4606 North 56th Street, which
proposes the renovation of a 44,000 square foot building into a high tech, data-driven
work environment for commercial and office use; the agreement authorizes the use of up
to $486,146.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by
the development to help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading February 12,
2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third Reading March 5,
2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 79.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Jay Klein, White Lotus Group, 2036 North 48th Avenue
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
80. ORD. 41745 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Avanti Group, LLC, to
implement the Little Italy on Pierce Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment
Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 925 Pierce Street, which
proposes the construction of a five-level apartment building with 83 studio, one and two
bedroom apartment units with amenities, an underground parking garage with 59
parking stalls, 22 onsite parking stalls, and 16 parking stalls in the public rights of way
along 10th Street and Pierce Street; and the agreement authorizes the use of up to
$2,300,000.00, plus accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the
development to help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading February 12, 2019;
Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third Reading March 5, 2019) –
see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
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Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 80.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Eric Weisler, 9217 Davenport Street
OPPONENTS:
Larry Storer, 5015 Lafayette Avenue
FOR THE CITY:
Don Seten, Planning Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
81. ORD. 41746 – An ordinance authorizing the approval of the Agreement between the City
of Omaha, Nebraska, on behalf of the Omaha Police Department and the Metro Drug
Task Force, and Kevin T. Donlan to provide intelligence analyst services for the Metro
Drug Task Force, for a term of one year from April 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020, and may
be extended for two additional one-year terms upon mutual consent of the parties; that in
consideration, the City shall pay Kevin T. Donlan an amount not to exceed $3,633.33 per
month; $32,699.97 for 2019 (9 months) and $10,899.99 for 2020 (3 months) – (First
Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019;
Third Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 81.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
82. ORD. 41747 – An ordinance to authorize payment for professional services to
perform DNA testing needed by the Omaha Police Department, for a period of up to five
years, involving the payment of money from appropriations of more than one (1) fiscal
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 the payment to the University of
Nebraska Medical Center approximately $200,000.00 a year, for an estimated total of
$1,000,000.00 – (First Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public
Hearing February 26, 2019; Third Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC
HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 82.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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83. ORD. 41748 – An ordinance to approve and authorize an Extension Amendment to a
Contract between the City of Omaha, and Metropolitan Technical Community College
Area, 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 Metropolitan Technical
Community College Area on per-student basis for various training for an additional two
(2) years commencing on January 1, 2019. (The cost of training varying from $70.00 per
person to $4,852.00 per person in 2019 and for administrative costs of $163,500.00 paid
from the Omaha Fire Department Fund 11111, Organization 114572 EMS Training,
42239 Professional Fees; the Extension exercises the option of the City of Omaha to
extend the Agreement for two (2) additional one-year periods.) – (First Reading
February 12, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing February 26, 2019; Third
Reading March 5, 2019) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
Council President Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 83.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
FOR THE CITY:
Assistant Chief Kathy Bossman, Fire Department
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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NON-ACTION ITEMS
(Items 84 through 108 do not require a public hearing or City Council consideration at the
present meeting, but will be placed on a future agenda for a public hearing and City Council
consideration. The reason for non-action is noted after the item on the agenda as well as the
date the item is expected to appear on an agenda for City Council consideration.)
(CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT MEET ON MARCH 26, 2019)
COPPER CREEK
84. ORD. 41737 – An ordinance to rezone property located southeast of 168th Street and
Military Road from AG-Agricultural District to DR-Development Reserve District – (First
Reading February 12, 2019; Second Reading February 26, 2019; Third Reading,
Public Hearing and Vote March 5, 2019) – see attached.
85. ORD. 41738 – An ordinance to rezone property located southeast of 168th Street and
Military Road from AG-Agricultural District to R5-Urban Family Residential District
(portion of the property is located within the flood fringe overlay district) – (First Reading
February 12, 2019; Second Reading February 26, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing
and Vote March 5, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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86. RES. 2019-150 – Res. that, the Final Plat entitled Copper Creek (Lots 1-92 and Outlots
A-G), located southeast of 168th Street and Military Road, is hereby approved and
accepted. The applicant is CC Military LLC – Outside City Limits – see attached. (LAID
OVER TO THE MARCH 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH
ITEM 84 AND TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND TO NOTIFY
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
87. RES. 2019-151 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha, CC
Military, LLC, The Copper Creek Home Owners Association, and Sanitary and
Improvement District (S.&I.D.) 588 of Douglas County, Nebraska, as recommended by
the Mayor, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as Copper Creek (Lots
1-92 and Outlots A-G) and is located southeast of 168th Street and Military Road – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
COINCIDE WITH ITEM 84)
ANCHOR POINTE
88. ORD. 41752 – An ordinance to rezone property located northwest of Ida Street and
HWS Cleveland Boulevard from AG-Agricultural District to R4-Single Family Residential
District (High Density) – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second Reading March 5,
2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
89. RES. 2019-171 – Res. that, the Final plat entitled Anchor Pointe (Lots 217-302 and
Outlots P-T), located northwest of Ida Street and HWS Cleveland Boulevard, is hereby
approved and accepted. The applicant is Anchor Pointe Development LLC – Outside
City Limits – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 12, 2019 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 88 AND TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING AND TO NOTIFY SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
90. RES. 2019-172 – Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha,
Anchor Pointe Development, LLC, The Anchor Pointe Homeowners Association, and
Sanitary and Improvement District (S.&I.D.) 567 of Douglas County, Nebraska, as
recommended by the Mayor, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as
Anchor Pointe (Lots 217-302 and Outlots P-T) and is located northwest of Ida Street and
HWS Cleveland Boulevard – see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 12, 2019
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 88)
PLANNING ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
91. ORD. 41749 – An ordinance to rezone property located at 6027 Holmes Street from DR-
Development Reserve District to R5-Urban Family Residential District – (First Reading
February 26, 2019; Second Reading March 5, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and
Vote March 12, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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92. ORD. 41750 – An ordinance to rezone property located at 8040 West Dodge Road and
8319 Chicago Street from LO-Limited Office District and CC-Community Commercial
District to CC-Community Commercial District (portion of the property is located within
an ACI-2(65) Overlay District) – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second Reading
March 5, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote March 12, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
93. ORD. 41751 – An ordinance to amend the boundaries of the ACI-2(65) district of the
Area of Civic Importance Overlay District, to incorporate into that district the property
located at 8040 West Dodge Road and 8319 Chicago Street – (First Reading February
26, 2019; Second Reading March 5, 2019; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote
March 12, 2019) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN RESOLUTIONS
94. RES. 2019-162 – Res. that, the Amendment to the Rows on South Hill Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located
northeast of 11th and Briggs Streets and southeast of 12th and Briggs Streets,
proposing the additional construction of 6 new for-sale, attached 3-story row houses,
and authorizing the City’s participation through the increase in allocation of TIF of
$652,506.00, from $1,500,000.00, plus accrued interest, to an amount up to
$2,152,506.00, plus accrued interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses including, but not
limited to acquisition, site work, architectural and engineering fees, and public
improvements as required, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes as
authorized by Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as
analyzed and determined to be in conformance with the Community Development Law
and as recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved –
see attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING)
95. RES. 2019-163 – Res. that, the Forty9Place Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan, for the redevelopment project site located at 209 South
49th Street, proposing new construction of a 9-unit, for-sale single-family attached
rowhouse project, each unit with a two-car attached garage, and authorizing the City’s
participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $883,105.00, plus accrued
interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses including, but not limited to acquisition, site work,
foundation removals, architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as
required, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes as authorized by
Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as analyzed and
determined to be in conformance with the Community Development Law and as
recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 5, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING)
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RESOLUTION
96. RES. 2019-207 – Res. that, the Millwork Commons Redevelopment Project Plan, for the
redevelopment plan area generally bounded by Seward Street on the north, 11th Street
on the east, Nicholas and Izard Streets on the south and the mid-block point between
13th and 14th Streets on the west, including public right-of-way and the right-of-way of
adjacent public streets, which proposes the redevelopment of several buildings within
the redevelopment plan area for office, retail, multi-family and mixed-use purposes,
undertaken in several phases, recommends the City’s participation through
redevelopment bond funds and public improvements, as required, as analyzed and
determined to be in conformance with the Community Development Law and as
recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO THE MARCH 12, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING)
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
97. RES. 2019-170 – Res. that, the Special Use Permit application submitted by Slosburg
Company, for a Special Use Permit to allow General office, Consumer convenience
services, General retail sales, Personal services, and Restaurant (limited) in a R7-
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District, located at 1919 Papillion Parkway,
Omaha, Nebraska, is hereby approved. The Permits and Inspection Division is directed
to issue the necessary permit therefor, provided the conditions set out in Exhibit "A" of
the referenced application, conditions set out in Exhibit “B”, and all applicable local or
state statutes, ordinances or regulations are complied with. The proposed Special Use
Permit has been reviewed and evaluated pursuant to, and meets each of, the criteria set
forth in Section 55-885 of the Omaha Municipal Code – see attached. (LAID OVER TO
THE MARCH 12, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING AND TO NOTIFY SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
98. ORD. 41753 – An ordinance declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of
Omaha, the necessary private property for the purpose of the Signal Infrastructure
Phase A, project identified as OPW 52955; 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 – (First Reading
February 26, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading
March 12, 2019) – see attached.
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99. ORD. 41754 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Ashton, LLC, to
implement the Ashton Building Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project
Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 1218 Nicholas Street, which proposes
the renovation of a 187,000 square foot historic building for commercial and office use;
the agreement authorizes the use of up to $6,350,000.00, plus accrued interest, in
excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help fund the cost of
the project – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing
March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see attached.
100. ORD. 41755 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Omaha and Victory Apartments II -
Omaha, LLC, to implement the Victory Apartments II Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment project site located at 819 Dorcas
Street, which proposes the conversion of a vacant, 4-story, building into 60 low-income
veteran housing units; the agreement authorizes the use of up to $347,016.00, plus
accrued interest, in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to help
fund the cost of the project – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second Reading and
Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see attached.
101. ORD. 41756 – An ordinance providing for the designation of an enhanced employment
area; the levy of a general business occupation tax; providing for the administration,
imposition and collection of such occupation tax (Logan Building); specifying the use of
such occupation tax revenue; and related matters – (First Reading February 26, 2019;
Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) –
see attached.
102. ORD. 41757 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Redevelopment and Occupation Tax Agreement between the City of Omaha and
Logan Hospitality NMTC, LLC, to implement the Logan Building Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan, for a project site located at 1802 Dodge
Street, which proposes to renovate the vacant seven story building known as the Logan
Building into a mixed-use condominium regime consisting of a 90-room upscale boutique
hotel located on the first six floors; a mezzanine level speakeasy bar, approximately
4,800 square feet of retail/office space located on the first floor; and four to six
residential condominiums located on the seventh floor; the agreement authorizes the
use of up to $2,776,500.00, plus accrued interest; in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) and
$1,375,000.00 in occupation tax funds generated by the development to help fund the
cost of the project – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second Reading and Public
Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see attached.
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103. ORD. 41758 – An ordinance to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the
years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 between the City of Omaha and the Functional
Employees Group; to provide that any ordinances of the City of Omaha, and any rules
and regulations promulgated thereunder, which are in conflict to those employees in the
Bargaining Unit described in Article 1, Section 1, of said agreement with the provisions
of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall not be applicable; to amend Sections 23-
342, 23-362, 23-363, 23-365, 23-369, 23-371, 23-402, 23-403, 23-404, and 23-417 of
the Omaha Municipal Code to remove references to functional employees; to delete
Sections 23-431 to 23-456 of the Omaha Municipal Code, known as Article VI.
Employee Groups, Division 1. Functional Employees Group; to remove sections
referencing functional employees; to provide authorization for the Mayor to execute and
the City Clerk to attest her signature – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second
Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see
attached.
104. ORD. 41759 – An ordinance to amend Omaha Municipal Code Sec. 44-151; to adopt the
NFPA 70, 2017 National Electrical Code – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second
Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see
attached.
105. ORD. 41762 – An ordinance to amend Chapter 40 of the Omaha Municipal Code entitled
“Mechanical”; to amend code sections therein to conform with previous code changes; to
amend sections 40-591, 40-592, 40-601 as heretofore existing – (First Reading
February 26, 2019; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading
March 12, 2019) – see attached.
106. ORD. 41760 – An ordinance to approve an Agreement between the City of Omaha and
the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, to make a partial payment toward
the city’s Unfunded Reimbursement, as identified in that Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement by and between the parties approved by the Omaha City Council on October
25, 2013 and authorizes the use of $1,561,000 in transportation bond proceeds to fund
the costs of the public improvements – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second
Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see
attached.
107. ORD. 41761 – An ordinance approving the Sixteenth Supplemental Agreement among
the City of Omaha, the County of Douglas and the Omaha-Douglas Public Building
Commission to provide for the issuance of up to the stated principal amount of
$6,250,000.00 of new bonds, in one or more series, to pay costs for acquiring a site
consisting of improved real estate known as the MUD site between 17th Street, 18th
Street, Harney Street, and Howard Street for future projects consisting of, but not limited
to, acquiring, constructing, demolishing, reconstructing, improving, renovating and
equipping office facilities, courtroom facilities, and other justice facilities as an addition to
the Civic Center and as an addition to the Hall of Justice and to determine the division of
responsibility for payment of the new bonds – (First Reading February 26, 2019;
Second Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) –
see attached.
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108. ORD. 41763 – An ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of
Redevelopment Project Revenue Bonds (Blackstone Hotel) in one or more series in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $22,627,138.00, for the purpose of paying the
costs of reconstructing, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping,
furnishing and completing certain improvements within the Blackstone Hotel Tax
Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Plan Area, and paying the costs of
issuance of such bonds; prescribing the form and certain details of such bonds; pledging
certain occupation tax revenues to the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same become due; limiting payment of such bonds to the revenues
specified herein; creating and establishing funds and accounts; delegating, authorizing
and directing the finance director to exercise his independent discretion and judgment in
determining and finalizing certain terms and provisions of such bonds not specified
herein; taking other actions and making other covenants and agreements in connection
with the foregoing; and related matters – (First Reading February 26, 2019; Second
Reading and Public Hearing March 5, 2019; Third Reading March 12, 2019) – see
attached.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
109. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations,
personnel matters, and litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Gray that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 3:18 P.M.
I, ELIZABETH BUTLER, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF OMAHA, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Omaha held on February 26, 2019.
WITNESS: CITY CLERK:
s/Talia Smith s/Elizabeth Butler
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Talia Smith, Senior Administrative Clerk Elizabeth Butler