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JOURNAL RECORD
CITY OF OMAHA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018
@ 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, April 10,
2018, immediately following the Board of Equalization Meeting, 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 Pahls, Palermo,
Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Mr. President; Absent: Melton – CCID # 315.
Council President Ben Gray led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council President Ben Gray of District No. 2 provided the Invocation.
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 April 6, 2018, notice of the Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, April 10, 2018 – CCID # 316.
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.
COUNCILMEMBER MELTON ENTERED THE LEGISLATIVE CHAMBERS AT 2:11 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation for Vera L. Johnson, Co-founder of Native Omahans Club
PLANNING ITEMS WITH PLANNING BOARD ATTACHMENTS
COVENTRY NORTH
6. RES. 317 – Res. that, the revised Preliminary Plat entitled Coventry North, located
southwest of 204th and Q Streets, along with the conditions, is hereby accepted; and,
the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby authorized. The applicant is
AVG-CFM 204Q, LLC – Outside City Limits – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND
VOTE TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 6.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Larry Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road, Attorney for the applicant
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Melton that RESOLUTION # 317 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
(Required notices of public hearings relating to this development were published in the Daily
Record on March 27, 2018.)
7. RES. 288 – Res. that the Special Use Permit application submitted by Christ for the City
International, to allow Large group living in a CC-Community Commercial District for
property located at 5835 North 90th 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 Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 7.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 288 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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LIQUOR
8. RES. 320 – Class “I” Liquor License Application – Eat Drink Play, LLC, dba “The Sand
Bar”, 3809 North 90th Street. (This is a new application for an old location). Present
licensee is Hooksbiz, Inc., dba “Tanner’s Bar & Grill”, who has a Class “I” Liquor License
– see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 8.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Tim McCormick, 1859 South 120th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 320 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
9. RES. 321 – Class “I” Liquor License Application – J Z Maru, LLC, dba “Maru Sushi
Korean Grill”, 5032 South 108th Street. (This is a new application for an old location).
Present licensee is B. S. Park, Inc., dba “Maru Sushi Korean Grill”, who has a Class “I”
Liquor License – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 9.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Charles Chen, Manager, Maru Sushi Korean Grill, 5032 South 108th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 321 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
10. RES. 322 – Class “I/B” Liquor License Application - Reno’s Karaoke, LLC, dba
“Reno’s”, 3909 Farnam Street. (This is a new application for a new location.) Notice was
posted on the property on 04/03/18; Notification was sent to property owners within 500
feet on 03/29/18 – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 10.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mike Kelley, 2804 South 87th Avenue, Attorney for the applicant
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Pahls, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 322 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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11. RES. 324 – 1992, Inc., dba “The Stadium Club”, 414 & 416 & 418 South 10th Street,
requests permission to appoint Kevin J. Culjat manager of their present Class “C” Liquor
License location – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 11.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 324 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
12. RES. 325 – Omaha Exposition & Racing, Inc., dba “Horsemen’s Park”, 6303 “Q” Street,
requests permission to appoint Christopher W. Kotchian manager of their present Class
“CK” Liquor License location – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 12.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Mike Kelley, 2804 South 87th Avenue, Attorney for the applicant
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Festersen that RESOLUTION # 325 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
Pass: Jerram
(Councilmember Jerram passed twice due to potential conflict of interest.)
MOTION APPROVED 6-0-1
13. RES. 326 – TP Restaurant Omaha, LLC, dba “Twin Peaks”, 17330 West Center Road,
requests permission to appoint Robert L. Stryker manager of their present Class “I”
Liquor License location – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 13.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Robert L. Stryker, Twin Peaks, 17330 West Center Road
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION by Harding, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 326 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
14. RES. 327 – Wadsworth Old Chicago, Inc., dba “Old Chicago”, 425 North 78th Street,
requests permission to appoint Steven E. Roy manager of their present Class “I” Liquor
License location – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 14.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Steve E. Roy, Old Chicago, 425 North 78th Street
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Gray that RESOLUTION # 327 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
City Clerk Elizabeth Butler stated that Items 15 and 16 would be considered together.
15. RES. 328 – Old Market Roja, LLC, dba “Roja Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar”, 1212
Harney Street, requests permission for a Special Designated License for a beer garden
on May 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with music until 1:00 a.m. – see attached.
(PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
16. RES. 329 – Roja, LLC, dba “Roja Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar”, 17010 Wright Plaza,
requests permission for a Special Designated License for a beer garden on May 5, 2018
from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with music until 1:00 a.m. – see attached. (PUBLIC
HEARING AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items 15 and 16.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Patrick Lynch, 13130 Larimore Circle
No one else came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Jerram, SECOND by Harding that RESOLUTION # 329 be approved
ROLL CALL:
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Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, 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 17 through 23
were held on March 27, 2018.
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
17. ORD. 41442 – An ordinance authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Univar
USA, Inc. in the amount of $510,375.00 for the purchase of sodium bisulfite to be utilized
at the Water Resource Recovery Facilities to be effective for a period of 12 months and
is extendable for two one-year periods with approval of both parties; 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 – (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing March
27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
18. ORD. 41443 – An ordinance approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing
loan agreement between the City of Omaha, and 1701 LLC, to implement the Habitat
for Humanity Adams Park Project 2 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment
Project Plan for a project site located between 30th and 32nd Streets, Pinkney and
Emmet Streets, which proposes the new construction of 18 new single-family homes for
ownership by lower income home buying households; the agreement authorizes the use
of up to $350,000.00 in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF) generated by the development to
help fund the cost of the project – (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and
Public Hearing March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
19. ORD. 41444 – An ordinance to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No.
10222 levying assessments for weed abatement in the year 2017 by repealing two
assessments on the properties legally described as Parcel 0380 0000 12 Lot 32 40 x
120 Block 0 Goodland Addition 5325 N 18th Street and Parcel 3519 0000 14 Lot 13 LTS
11 12 & 120 x 129 Block 0 Kenwood Addition 3514 N 36th Street and to levy a special
tax assessment for weed abatement to the property legally described as Parcel 3520
0004 14 Lot 14 40 x 129 Block 0 Kenwood Addition 3504 N 36th Street – Group 2018-01
– (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 27, 2018;
Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
20. ORD. 41445 – An ordinance to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No.
10223 levying assessments for weed abatement in the year 2017 by repealing two
assessments on the properties legally described as Parcel 2892 0000 15 Lot 3 50 x 124
Block 33 Kountze Place Addition 2011 Pinkney Street and Parcel 0430 0000 20 Lot 15
64 x 125 Block 0 Patricks Saratoga Addition 2032 Grand Avenue – Group 2018-02 –
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(First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing March 27, 2018;
Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
21. ORD. 41446 – An ordinance that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Omaha Public
Library is hereby authorized to approve a bid from Lion’s Gate Security Solutions, to
provide security services for various library facilities in the amount of $196,422.00 for a
period of two years, with two one-year options to extend, from March 15, 2018 through
March 14, 2020. (This is in accordance with Section 5.16 of the Omaha Rule Charter.
The Finance Department is authorized to pay the $196,422.00 cost thereof from the
Library's General Fund 11111, Organization 117014, Object 42239, year 2018
expenditures) – (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing
March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
22. ORD. 41447 – An ordinance to amend Section 23-177 of the Omaha Municipal Code
concerning employment classifications by adding the employment classification entitled
Household Hazardous Waste Technician with an hourly pay range of $20.62 to $25.41;
to repeal Section 23-177 as heretofore existing – (First Reading March 20, 2018;
Second Reading and Public Hearing March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) –
see attached.
A. Personnel Board recommends approval.
23. ORD. 41448 – An ordinance to amend Sections 23-177 and 23-178 of Chapter 23 of the
Omaha Municipal Code to reflect changes negotiated between the City of Omaha and
the Omaha Police Managers Association for the years 2018 through 2021; to provide for
a wage increase for individuals holding the rank of Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief;
to provide for a change in the method of calculation of longevity pay; to provide that
members of police management will change to the High Deductible Healthcare Plan
(HDHP) in place for police bargaining employees; 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 – (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing
March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached.
A. Personnel Board recommends approval.
MOTION by Palermo, SECOND by Harding that the CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
be approved
Item # 17 ORDINANCE # 41442; Item # 18 ORDINANCE # 41443;
Item # 19 ORDINANCE # 41444; Item # 20 ORDINANCE # 41445;
Item # 21 ORDINANCE # 41446; Item # 22 ORDINANCE # 41447; and,
Item # 23 ORDINANCE # 41448;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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Council President Gray announced that the public hearings on Agenda Items 24 through 52 are
today. He asked that anyone wishing to address the City Council regarding these items to
please come to the microphone, indicate the Agenda Item Number being addressed, and to
state their name, address, who they are representing, and if they are speaking as a proponent
or opponent.
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
24. RES. 330 – Res. that, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the
Petition for improvement of South 85th Street, from Pacific Street north to the end of the
cul-de-sac north of Shamrock Road, within Street Improvement District No. 6886, to
publish notice of the right to protest the said Petition and the said improvement, and to
mail the said notice to record owners of taxable property within the said District, all as
provided in this Resolution – see attached.
25. RES. 355 – Res. that, 50% of the estimated total costs of improvements for Street
Improvement District No. 6886, an amount not to exceed $258,872.00, shall be paid by
the City of Omaha from the 2014 Transportation Fund 13184, Transportation Bonds
Organization 117117. (The remaining costs of improvements for SID #6886 be specially
assessed upon the properties within SID #6886 and paid through the Capital Special
Assessments Fund 13573, Special Assessments Organization 116168.) – see attached.
26. RES. 331 – Res. that, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the
Petition for improvement of South 86th Street, from Shamrock Road to Pacific Street,
within Street Improvement District No. 6887, to publish notice of the right to protest the
said Petition and the said improvement, and to mail the said notice to record owners of
taxable property within the said District, all as provided in this Resolution – see attached.
27. RES. 356 – Res. that, 50% of the estimated total costs of improvements for Street
Improvement District No. 6887, an amount not to exceed $110,567.45, shall be paid by
the City of Omaha from the 2014 Transportation Fund 13184, Transportation Bonds
Organization 117117. (The remaining costs of improvements for SID #6887 be specially
assessed upon the properties within SID #6887 and paid through the Capital Special
Assessments Fund 13573, Special Assessments Organization 116168.) – see attached.
28. RES. 332 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Anderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda in the
total amount of $51,330.00 for two (2) 1-ton full size cargo vans to be utilized by the
Facilities Division. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of this
equipment from the General Fund 11111, Contract Administration Organization 116261,
year 2018 expenditure.) – see attached.
29. RES. 333 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Michael Todd and Company, Inc. in the total
amount of $26,088.00 for six (6) solar powered arrow boards 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 2018 expenditure.) – see attached.
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30. RES. 334 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to GPM, in the amount of $31,830.16 for two
LaserFlow flow meters, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to
pay this cost from the Sewer Improvements Fund 21124, CSO Control Implementation
Organization 116918.) – see attached.
31. RES. 335 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Grainger in the total amount of $67,464.00 for
two Compact Mid-Sized Rider Sweepers to be utilized by the Parking Division. (The
Finance Department is authorized to pay the cost of this equipment in the amount of
$67,464.00 from the Parking Revenue Fund 21116, Interstate Parking Organization
116241, year 2018 expenditure.) – see attached.
32. RES. 336 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Carroll Construction Supply in the amount of
$82,000.00 for the purchase of an estimated 200,000 pounds of Crafco Sealant
(Asphalt) to be utilized by the Street Maintenance Division. (The Finance Department is
authorized to pay this cost from the Street and Highway Allocation Fund 12131,
Pavement Maintenance Organization 116158, year 2018 expenditures.) – see attached.
33. RES. 337 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Change Order No. 4, in the
amount of $193,967.00, for OPW 52648, 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 $193,967.00, for this change order, from the
Sewer Revenue Improvements Fund 21124, CSO Control Implementation Organization
116918; Sewer Revenue Bonds will be used to finance this project.) – see attached.
34. RES. 338 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the City Council of the City of
Omaha hereby requests a relaxation of the Sag Vertical Curve Design Standard
established by the Board of Public Roads and Classifications as it pertains to the
municipal minor arterial widening project on 156th Street near Blondo Street – see
attached.
35. RES. 339 – Res. that, per NEB. REV. STAT. §39-1359, the City of Omaha officially
designates the temporary use of U.S. Highway 275/NE 92 between 24th Street and
20th Street on May 5, 2018, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, for the entire
route of the Cinco de Mayo Parade – see attached.
36. RES. 340 – Res. that, the bid award to New Era Excavation Company for the demolition
of the building at 3030 Upland Parkway, in the amount of $26,100.00 is accepted. (The
Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $26,100.00.
The amount of this award shall be paid from 2016 Community Block Grant Program,
Fund No. 12186, Organization No. 128072.) – see attached.
37. RES. 341 – Res. that, the Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Mayor, to provide
funding in the amount of $43,000.00 for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control work to
the property owned by Joseph G. Lynch and Elle M. Lien located at 418 N 38 Avenue,
Omaha, NE 68131, is hereby approved. The contract is to be awarded to Cherek’s
Home Repair, LLC. Funds shall be paid as follows: $43,000.00 from Lead 2015
NELHD0278-15, Fund No. 12136, Org. No. 128104 – see attached.
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38. RES. 342 – Res. that, the Deferred Payment Loan, as recommended by the Mayor, to
provide funding in the amount of $25,500.00 for the rehabilitation and lead removal work
to the property located at 4035 Seward Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68111, owned by
Bojan Ninkovic, 7901 South 22nd Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska, 68147, is hereby
approved. Funds in the amount of $25,500.00 shall be paid as follows: FY 2017 HOME
Rental Rehabilitation Program funds in the amount of $25,500.00, Organization No.
128071 – see attached.
39. RES. 343 – Res. that, the charges for the City of Omaha for the cutting of such weeds,
grass and worthless vegetation and/or removal of litter shall be in addition to penalty
provisions, and in making assessment against property owners there shall be added
penalties. (For the first violation, a penalty in the amount of $75.00; for the second
violation, a penalty in the amount of $150.00; for the third violation and each
subsequent violation thereafter, a penalty in the amount of $300.00, with the third
violation within 24 months of the prior two, a penalty in the amount of $500.00.) – see
attached.
40. RES. 344 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$22,624.30 from D&K Products to furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary
for Chemicals (Parks, Turf and Isaacson Baseball), for the Parks, Recreation and Public
Property Department, is hereby accepted. (The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue
a purchase order in conformance herewith; and that the Finance Department is
authorized to pay the Funds in the total amount of $22,624.30 to D&K PRODUCTS, from
the General Fund No. 11111, Organization No. 115025 – Grounds Maintenance
Contracts ($17,895.00), and City Wide Sports Fund No. 21108, and Organization No.
115365 – Contracts ($4,729.30).) – see attached.
41. RES. 345 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the contract with Big Muddy
Interpretive Studio, in the amount of $35,531.00 to furnish all labor, materials and
equipment necessary for the design and fabrication of interpretive sign panels at the new
Pacific Preserve, located at 16104 Pacific Street, Omaha, Nebraska, for the Parks,
Recreation and Public Department, is hereby approved. (The Purchasing Agent is
authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith; and that the Finance
Department is authorized to pay the Funds in the amount of $35,531.00 to Big Muddy
Interpretive Studio from the 2014 Parks and Recreation Fund No. 13356 and
Organization No. 117317, Parks and Cultures Bond.) – see attached.
42. RES. 346 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$718,100.00 from Multicon, Inc. to construct a synthetic turf soccer field at Tranquility
Park Soccer Complex, 12222 West Maple Road, Omaha, Nebraska, is hereby accepted.
(The Nebraska State Soccer Association (NSSA) will be reimbursing the City for a
portion of the construction costs. Remaining Funds will come from the City’s Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase
order in conformance herewith; and that the Finance Department is authorized to pay
the Funds in the amount of $718,000.00 from the 2014 Parks and Recreation Fund No.
13356, Organization No. 117317, Parks and Cultures Bond.) – see attached.
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43. RES. 347 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$38,870.00 from Helena Chemical Company to furnish all labor, materials and
equipment necessary for the Grass Seed (Parks, Turf and Isaacson Baseball), in the
total amount of $38,870.00, for the Parks, Recreation and Public Property Department,
is hereby accepted. (The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in
conformance herewith; and that the Finance Department is authorized to pay the Funds
in the total amount of $38,870.00 to Helena Chemical Company, from the General Fund
No. 11111, Organization Nos. 115025 – Grounds Maintenance Contracts ($25,400.00),
and 115543 – Sports Turf Maintenance ($7,620.00) and City Wide Sports Fund No.
21108, Organization No. 115365 – Contracts ($5,850.00).) – see attached.
44. RES. 348 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$90,182.50 from Aqua-Chem, Inc. to supply Pool Chemicals (Dry and Liquid), within bid
specifications, to be used at City of Omaha Swimming Pools, Omaha, NE, in the amount
of $90,182.50, for a one year agreement, with the option to renew for three (3) additional
one year agreements, is hereby accepted. (The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue
a purchase order in conformance herewith; and that the Finance Department is
authorized to pay the Funds in the amount of $90,182.50 from the General Fund No.
11111, Organization No. 115031, Park Facilities Services.) – see attached.
45. RES. 349 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$87,828.00 from TR Construction to furnish all labor, materials and equipment
necessary for the construction of the concrete walkway. The work includes but is not
limited to: site grading, concrete and seeding at Standing Bear Lake Walkway, located at
6404 North 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska is hereby accepted. (The Purchasing
Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith; and that the
Finance Department is authorized to pay the Funds in the amount of $87,828.00 from
the 2014 Parks and Recreation Fund No. 13356, Organization No. 117317, Parks
and Cultures Bond.) – see attached.
46. RES. 350 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Omaha Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau’s appropriation in an amount not to exceed $25.000.00 for database
analysis and intelligence services to Meetings Database Institute, Inc. from April 1, 2018
to June 1, 2018, is hereby approved. (The Finance Director is authorized to make
payment in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 from Fiscal Year 2018, Fund No. 21109
– Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, Organization No. 115921 – Sales-
Convention, Account No. 42252 – Contract Services.) – see attached.
47. RES. 311 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the annual subscription service
based upon the invoice of Ebsco Information Services, providing a unique and non-
competitive service, in the amount not to exceed $22,816.00 for the annual
subscription of ConsumerReports.org, is hereby approved. (The Finance Department
is authorized to pay the $22,816.00 cost thereof from the Library’s General Fund 11111,
Organization 117016, Object Code 43416, year 2018 expenditures.) – see
attached. (POSTPONED FROM THE MARCH 27, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
48. RES. 312 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, Renewal Subscription Fee
based upon the invoice of Value Line Institutional Services, providing a unique and non-
competitive service, in the amount not to exceed $24,000.00 for the Renewal
Subscription Service Fee, for two years from April 1, 2018 through May 31, 2020, is
hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the $24,000.00 cost
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thereof from the Library’s General Fund 11111, Organization 117016, Account 43416,
year 2018 expenditures.) – see attached. (POSTPONED FROM THE MARCH 27, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
49. RES. 351 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Library Ideas LLC Renewal
Subscription Fee based upon the invoice of Library Ideas LLC, providing a unique and
non-competitive service, in the amount not to exceed $43,500.00 for the Freegal Music
Renewal Subscription Fee, for one year from March 21, 2018 through March 20 2019, is
hereby approved. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay the $43,500.00 cost
thereof from the Library’s General Fund 11111, Organization 117016, Account 43416,
year 2018 expenditures.) – see attached.
50. RES. 352 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the agreement between the City
of Omaha and Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. in the amount of $48,251.00
to fund one (1) part-time Heartland Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program Coordinator
from January 31, 2018 to September 30, 2018, and funding of such project, is hereby
approved. (The Finance Director is authorized to provide payment of $48,251.00 from
the Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2017 Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental
Health Collaboration Program Grant; Award #2017-MO-BX-0052; and in accordance
with the contract terms.) – see attached.
51. RES. 354 – Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase from Ed M. Feld
Equipment Co. (dba Feld Fire), the lowest and best bidder according to specifications, in
the amount of $150,640.00 for the purchase of 16 Scott X380 thermal imaging cameras
for the Omaha Fire Department is hereby approved. (The Finance Director is authorized
to provide payment of $150,640.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2016 Assistance to
Firefighters (AFG) Grant Program – Operations and Safety, Award #EMW-2016-FO-
06996, Fund 12168, Organization 114516; and in accordance with the contract terms. If
additional grant funds become available, the Finance Director is authorized to provide
payment of up to four (4) additional units at a maximum cost of $37,660.00 from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) FY 2016 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant Program – Operations and
Safety, Award #EMW -2016-FO-06996, Fund 12168, Organization 114516; and in
accordance with the contract terms.) – see attached.
52. RES. 353 – Res. that, the nomination and appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Karna
Gurung as a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, beginning April 16,
2018 and expiring April 15, 2021, be and hereby is confirmed and approved – see
attached.
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Items # 24 through # 52.
No one came forward, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Jerram that the CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
be approved
Item # 24 RESOLUTION # 330; Item # 25 RESOLUTION # 355;
Item # 26 RESOLUTION # 331; Item # 27 RESOLUTION # 356;
Item # 28 RESOLUTION # 332; Item # 29 RESOLUTION # 333;
Item # 30 RESOLUTION # 334; Item # 31 RESOLUTION # 335;
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Item # 32 RESOLUTION # 336; Item # 33 RESOLUTION # 337;
Item # 34 RESOLUTION # 338; Item # 35 RESOLUTION # 339;
Item # 36 RESOLUTION # 340; Item # 37 RESOLUTION # 341;
Item # 38 RESOLUTION # 342; Item # 39 RESOLUTION # 343;
Item # 40 RESOLUTION # 344; Item # 41 RESOLUTION # 345;
Item # 42 RESOLUTION # 346; Item # 43 RESOLUTION # 347;
Item # 44 RESOLUTION # 348; Item # 45 RESOLUTION # 349;
Item # 46 RESOLUTION # 350; Item # 47 RESOLUTION # 311;
Item # 48 RESOLUTION # 312; Item # 49 RESOLUTION # 351;
Item # 50 RESOLUTION # 352; Item # 51 RESOLUTION # 354; and,
Item # 52 RESOLUTION # 353;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING
53. SPECIAL ORD. 10230 – An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for litter
removal in accordance with Sections 18-21 through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code
on certain lots in the City of Omaha – Group 2018-07 – (First Reading March 20, 2018;
Second Reading and Public Hearing March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) –
see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
A. Amendment of the Whole requested by the Parks Department – see attached.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Gray, that the Amendment of the Whole for SPECIAL
ORDINANCE # 10230 be APPROVED
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
54. SPECIAL ORD. 10231 – An ordinance levying a special tax assessment for cutting and
clearing weeds, grass and worthless vegetation in accordance with Sections 18-21
through 18-30 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the City of Omaha –
Group 2018-08 – (First Reading March 20, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing
March 27, 2018; Third Reading April 10, 2018) – see attached. (VOTE TODAY)
A. Amendment of the Whole requested by the Parks Department – see attached.
MOTION by Melton, SECOND by Gray, that the Amendment of the Whole for SPECIAL
ORDINANCE # 10231 be APPROVED
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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(Required notice of the public hearing relating to this redevelopment project was published in
the Daily Record and the Omaha World Herald on March 22, 2018 and March 29, 2018.)
RESOLUTION
55. RES. 274 – Res. that, the Moxy Hotel Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment
Project Plan for a redevelopment site located at 409 South 12th Street which proposes
the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new six story, 105 room
hotel, recommending the City’s participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount
up to $1,931,000.00, plus accrued interest, to offset TIF eligible expenses for acquisition,
building rehabilitation, architectural and engineering fees, and public improvements as
required, containing a provision for the division of ad valorem taxes under Section 18-
2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as recommended by the City
Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING
AND VOTE TODAY)
Council President Ben Gray opened the Public Hearing on Item 55.
The following person(s) appeared and spoke:
PROPONENTS:
Samir Patel, 2861 Spring Rose Circle, Coralville, IA, Development Manager for Hawkeye Hotels
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 # 274 be approved
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
56. ORD. 41452 – An ordinance vacating a portion of the East/West alley between 68th
Avenue and 69th Street, South of Farnam Street and abutting Lots 22, 23, 40 and 41, of
Sunset Terrace, a subdivision, as surveyed, platted and recorded in Douglas County –
(First Reading March 27, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 10, 2018;
Third Reading April 17, 2018) – see attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
President Gray called for the public hearing to begin. No one came forward, and the
public hearing was closed.
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57. ORD. 41453 – An ordinance to accept the bid of Pay-Less Office Products to provide
Janitorial Supplies for the Omaha Fire Department; the term of the agreement is for one
year at a total cost of $21,609.08 with the option to extend the agreement monthly for an
additional 24-month period at no increase in cost – (First Reading March 27, 2018;
Second Reading and Public Hearing April 10, 2018; Third Reading April 17, 2018) – see
attached. (PUBLIC HEARING TODAY)
President Gray called for the public hearing to begin. No one came forward, and the
public hearing was closed.
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NON-ACTION ITEMS
(Items 58 through 77 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.)
MCC-SMITHFIELD ADDITION
58. ORD. 41454 – An ordinance to rezone property located south of Edward Babe Gomez
Avenue and east of 33rd Street from HI-Heavy Industrial District to HI-Heavy
Industrial District – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading April 17, 2018; Third
Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 24, 2018) – see attached.
59. ORD. 41455 – An ordinance to rezone property located south of Edward Babe Gomez
Avenue and east of 33rd Street from GO-General Office District and HI-Heavy
Industrial District to GO-General Office District – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second
Reading April 17, 2018; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 24, 2018) – see
attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
60. RES. 318 – Res. that, the Preliminary Plat entitled MCC-Smithfield Addition, located
south of Edward Babe Gomez Avenue and east of 33rd Street, along with the conditions,
is hereby accepted; and, the preparation of the final plat of this subdivision is hereby
authorized. The applicant is Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp – Inside City Limits – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO APRIL 24, 2018 TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 58)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
61. RES. 319 – Res. that, the Final Plat entitled MCC-Smithfield Addition, located south of
Edward Babe Gomez Avenue and south of 33rd Street, is hereby approved and
accepted. The applicant is Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp – Inside City Limits – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO APRIL 24, 2018 TO COINCIDE WITH ITEM 58)
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
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PLANNING ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING WITH PLANNING BOARD
ATTACHMENTS
62. ORD. 41449 – An ordinance to approve a Major Amendment to the Mixed Use District
Development Agreement for All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church, located at 215
South 181st Street, between the City of Omaha and Rega Engineering Group, providing
site development standards – (First Reading March 27, 2018; Second Reading April
10, 2018; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 17, 2018) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
63. ORD. 41450 – An ordinance to rezone the property located at 2720 Keystone Drive from
DR-Development Reserve and R2-Single Family Residential District (low density) to GI-
General Industrial District (portions of the property are located within the FW -Floodway
District) – (First Reading March 27, 2018; Second Reading April 10, 2018; Third
Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 17, 2018) – see attached.
A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
RESOLUTION
64. RES. 306 – Res. that, the Landmark Building Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment site located northeast of 13th and
Harney Streets which proposes the conversion of an office building into 128 rooms of an
upper, upscale hotel and associated amenities, and the construction of a restaurant with
rooftop seating on the southeast side of the building, recommending the City’s
participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $9,824,122.00, plus
accrued interest, to offset the following eligible expenses: rehabilitation costs related to
converting office spaces to hotel rooms, converting the 1st and 2nd floors of the building
to hotel uses and various public improvements as required, with the applicant
contributing $100,000.00 of the TIF proceeds to the Downtown Public Improvement
Fund and nearly $200,000.00 of the TIF proceeds for various other public improvements,
identified by the City, surrounding the project, containing a provision for the division of ad
valorem taxes under Section 18-2147 through 18-2150, Revised Statutes of Nebraska,
as recommended by the City Planning Department, be and hereby is approved – see
attached. (LAID OVER TO THE APRIL 17, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING)
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING
65. ORD. 41451 – An ordinance, to create Street Improvement District No. 6884, in the City
of Omaha, for the purpose of improving Nicholas Street from North 87th Street west 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 March 27, 2018; Second Reading April 10, 2018; Third Reading, Public
Hearing and Vote April 17, 2018) – see attached.
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ROAD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
66. ORD. 41459 – An ordinance, to create Road Maintenance District No. 745-29, in the City
of Omaha, for the purpose of improving Garden Road, from South 105th Street south to
its terminus north of West Center Road, by asphalt overlay; 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 April 10, 2018; Second Reading
April 17, 2018; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 24, 2018) – see attached.
67. ORD. 41460 – An ordinance, to create Road Maintenance District No. 745-30, in the City
of Omaha, for the purpose of improving Leavenworth Street, from South 90th Street to
South 91st Avenue, and 91st Circle south of Leavenworth Street, by asphalt overlay; 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 April 10, 2018;
Second Reading April 17, 2018; Third Reading, Public Hearing and Vote April 24,
2018) – see attached.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
68. ORD. 41456 – An ordinance authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Kemira
Water Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $420,000.00 for the purchase of Ferric Chloride
to be utilized at the Water Resource Recovery Facilities to be effective for a period of 12
months and is extendable for two one-year periods with approval of both parties; 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 – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public
Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
69. ORD. 41457 – An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Omaha,
Nebraska and Don Ahrens of Cass County, Nebraska, involving the payment of money
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 the terms and conditions under which
Don Ahrens will receive and land apply stabilized sewage sludge, according to
applicable standards, laws, and policies of the City of Omaha and other relevant
jurisdictions for an agreement period ending December 31, 2018 with up to four
automatic one-year renewals. (The Finance Department is authorized to pay a sum not
to exceed $0.60 per cubic yard of stabilized sludge from the Sewer Revenue Fund
21121.) – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 17,
2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
70. ORD. 41458 – An ordinance vacating a portion of Louis Drive commencing
approximately 78 feet east of the east right-of-way line of 95th Street to the dead end of
the Louis Drive right-of-way and abutting Lots 7, Block 7 of Maenner Meadows and Lot
2, Block 0 of Brighton Gardens Subdivisions; providing for the reversion or transfer of the
same – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 17,
2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
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A. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval – see attached.
71. SPECIAL ORD. 10232 – An ordinance levying a special tax and assessment on certain
lots, part of lots and pieces of real estate in the City of Omaha to cover the cost of
constructing sidewalks in the District No. SWR 2017-01 – (First Reading April 10,
2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24,
2018) – see attached.
A. Communication in opposition – see attached.
72. ORD. 41461 – 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 Michael Kirby, 3110 Reynolds Street, Omaha, NE 68112, to convey the property
described in the agreement, located at 3515 North 30th Street, in consideration of the
sum of $800.00; there are no expenses associated with the transfer of the
property to Michael Kirby – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public
Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
73. ORD. 41462 – 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., a Nebraska Non-profit Corporation, 1701
North 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to convey the property described in the
agreement, located at 3609 North 19th Street, in consideration of the sum of $1.00;
there are no expenses associated with the transfer of the property to Habitat for
Humanity of Omaha, Inc – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public
Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
74. SPECIAL ORD. 10233 – An ordinance levying a special assessment for fees and civil
penalties in accordance with Chapter 48, Article I, Division 15, the City of Omaha Vacant
and Abandoned Property Ordinance of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the
City of Omaha, Group No. 2018-01 – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading
and Public Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
A. Communication in opposition – see attached.
75. ORD. 41463 – An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 37504 adopted October 3, 2006
which created the Downtown Business Improvement District (B.I.D. No. 6874) and
amending Ordinance No. 38957 adopted March 8, 2011 which re-authorized the
Downtown Business Improvement District (B.I.D. No. 6874) under the authority of the
Business Improvement District Act, Nebraska Revised Statute Section 19-4015, et seq.,
for the purpose of approving a ten (10) percent increase to the special assessment levy
from 0.439 per thousand dollars of assessed value to $0.484 per thousand dollars of
assessed value with an increase of three (3) percent per year thereafter; to define the
purpose of such District and the activities to be included; to define the boundaries of
such District; to identify that the properties benefited by the proposed improvements will
be subject to special assessments in accord with the Downtown Business Improvement
District Plan; to provide for special assessments to be set at a rate of $0.484 per $1,000
of assessed valuation, with such assessment to grow three (3) percent per year
thereafter, to be imposed within such District based upon the benefits conferred; to
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provide for extension of an operating agreement between such District and a not-for-
profit corporation to be organized for such purpose; to provide for a baseline municipal
services agreement between the City and such District; to provide for a method of
representative governance – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and
Public Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
76. SPECIAL ORD. 10234 – An ordinance to approve the Omaha Downtown Improvement
District Association (ODIDA) 2018/2019 Budget and Workplan and the 2017 ODID
Stak eholder Survey Results and levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and
pieces of real estate within Business Improvement District No. 6874 in the City of
Omaha in the amount of $465,830.74; such assessment shall cover the costs
anticipated by the Business Improvement District for March 2018 to February 2019 and
contemplated by Ordinance No. 37504 which was approved by the City Council of the
City of Omaha on October 3, 2006, and reauthorized by Ordinance No. 38957 approved
on March 8, 2011 – (First Reading April 10, 2018; Second Reading and Public
Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24, 2018) – see attached.
77. ORD. 41464 – An ordinance to amend Omaha Municipal Code, Chapter 10, Article V,
Division 5 entitled “Small and Emerging Small Business Program,” Sections 10-200.2; to
modify the program’s definitions and certification criteria – (First Reading April 10,
2018; Second Reading and Public Hearing April 17, 2018; Third Reading April 24,
2018) – see attached.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
78. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations,
personnel matters, and litigation.
MOTION by Festersen, SECOND by Gray that the meeting be adjourned
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Yeas: Pahls, Palermo, Festersen, Harding, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: None
MOTION APPROVED 7-0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 2:32 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 April 10, 2018.
WITNESS: CITY CLERK:
s/Sherri Brown s/Elizabeth Butler
Sherri Brown, Executive Secretary Elizabeth Butler