2017-03-21jWHENEVER ANY PERSON HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK, OR HAS BEEN GRANTED THE OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKING
BEFORE THE COUNCIL DURING A HEARING, EACH PERSON WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE BRIEF, AND TO LIMIT HIS OR
HER PRESENTATION TO TEN MINUTES. WHEN MORE THAN ONE PERSON WISHES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON A
GIVEN QUESTION, THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY OF FIRST ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL. THE
OPPONENTS OF THE QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK AFTER THE PROPONENTS'
PRESENTATION. THE PROPONENTS WILL BE GIVEN A BRIEF PERIOD FOR REBUTTAL OF ANY NEW MATERIAL
INTRODUCED DURING THE OPPONENT'S PRESENTATION, AFTER WHICH THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONCLUDED.
IT IS CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE THAT EACH SIDE RECEIVES TWENTY MINUTES FOR THEIR PRESENTATION.
COUNCILMEMBERS WILL ASK QUESTIONS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.
9TH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 2017
THE CITY COUNCIL met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2:00
o’clock P.M. in the Legislative Chambers, Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, Omaha ,
Nebraska and was called to Order by Council President Ben Gray.
ROLL CALL
1. City Clerk calls the roll.
CCID # 373 - Present: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr.
President
Absent Entire Meeting: Thompson
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Invocation by Councilmember Aimee Melton of District No. 7.
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION – NOTIFICATION OF OPEN MEETING ACT
4. City Clerk certifies publication in Daily Record, the Official Newspaper of the C ity
of Omaha on March 17, 2017, notice re: Pre-Council and Regular City Council
Meetings, March 21, 2017.
CCID # 374 - From Chair on File
A current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the east
wall of the Legislative Chambers.
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ZONING ORDINANCES ON FINAL READING and Planning Board Attachments
5. Ord. to rezone property located southwest of 176th and Emmet Streets from AG -
Agricultural District to DR-Development Reserve District. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(Doc. # 318 - March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 21, 2017 published in the Daily Record
on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017 published in the
Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
Brian Doyle, Fullenkamp, Doyle and Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road,
appeared and spoke.
CCID # 318 – Motion by Melton that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41081 - PASSED 6-0
6. Ord. to rezone property located southwest of 176th and Emmet Streets from AG-
Agricultural District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(Doc. # 319 - March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 21, 2017 published in the Daily Record
on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017 published in the
Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
Brian Doyle, Fullenkamp, Doyle and Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road,
appeared and spoke.
CCID # 319 – Motion by Melton that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41082 - PASSED 6-0
a. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of a
request to rezone property located southwest of 176th and Emmet Streets
from AG to DR and R4 – see attached.
(Doc. # 319 - March 7 Meeting)
# 319 - From Chair on File
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7. Res. that, the plat entitled ANDRESEN MEADOWS ESTATES, located
southwest of 176th and Emmet Streets, is hereby approved and accepted –
Outside City – over from 3/7/17 – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(Doc. # 320 - March 7 Meeting)
Brian Doyle, Fullenkamp, Doyle and Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road,
appeared and spoke.
Motion by Melton that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 320 - ADOPTED 6-0
a. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend approval of the
Final Plat of ANDRESEN MEADOWS ESTATES, located southwest of
176th and Emmet Streets – Outside City – over from 3/7/17 – see
attached.
(Doc. # 320 - March 7 Meeting)
# 320 - From Chair on File
8. Res. that, the Subdivision Agreement among the City of Omaha, JHBF, LLC, a
Nebraska corporation, The Andresen Meadows Estates Home Owners
Association, Sweetwater Inc., Tyler S. Bruhn, BSC Farms, Inc., Stasha Service
Company, LLC, and Sanitary and Improvement District (S.&I.D.) 555 of Douglas
County, Nebraska, as recommended by the Mayor, providing for the public
improvements, 1% administrative fee, Interceptor Sewer Fee, Watershed
Management Fee, Parks fees, and sewer connection to the Omaha Sanitary
Sewer System, is hereby approved. The Subdivision is to be known as
Andresen Meadows Estates (Lots 1-87 and Outlots A-F) and is located
southwest of 176th and Emmet Streets – over from 3/7/17 – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
(Doc. # 321 - March 7 Meeting)
Brian Doyle, Fullenkamp, Doyle and Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road,
appeared and spoke.
Motion by Melton that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 321 - ADOPTED 6-0
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9. Ord. to approve a Major Amendment to the Mixed Use District Development
Agreement for West Village Pointe to allow for a monument sign on the
southwest property line of Lot 3, West Village Pointe Replat 8, located at 17838
Burke Street between the City of Omaha and Altech Builders, providing site
development standards; and, to provide for an effective date – see attached.
((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – CAN BE PASSED TODAY))
(Doc. # 303 - March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 21, 2017 published in the Daily Record
on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017 published in the
Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
PROPONENTS: Larry Jobeun, 11440 West Center Road, Attorney for the
applicant
Ted Grace, Ted Grace Homes, 14921 Industrial Road
FOR THE CITY: Dave Fanslau, Planning Department
CCID # 303 – Motion by Jerram that the Ordinance be approved subject to the
applicant paying the penalty for not having the building permit, that upon the sign
needing either substantial maintenance or replacement that he come into
compliance with the setback and finally, should the retaining wall be withi n the
right-of-way, that he obtain a right-of-way lease should it be intended to remain
there
Seconded by Gray
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
Nays: Gernandt, Pahls
ORDINANCE # 41083 - PASSED 4-2
a. Planning Board and Planning Department recommend DENIAL of a Major
Amendment to the Mixed Use District Development Agreement for West
Village Pointe to allow for a monument sign on the southwest property line
of Lot 3, West Village Pointe Replat 8, located at 17838 Burke Street –
see attached.
(Doc. # 303 - March 7 Meeting)
# 303 - From Chair on File
LIQUOR
10. CLASS “C” – Circus Shark Productions, Inc., dba “Virtuoso Pizzeria by David
Losole”, 6056 Maple Street. New application, Old location. Present licensee is
WAGNM, Inc., dba “Pizza Shoppe”, 6056 Maple Street, who has a Class “C” and
Catering Liquor License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON
THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A
RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
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THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
PROPONENTS: David Losole, Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole, 6056
Maple Street
Brenda Losole, Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole, 6056
Maple Street
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Jerram
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 376 - ADOPTED 6-0
11. CATERING – Circus Shark Productions, Inc., dba “Virtuoso Pizzeria by David
Losole”, 6056 Maple Street. New application, Old location. Present licens ee is
WAGNM, Inc., dba “Pizza Shoppe”, 6056 Maple Street, who has a Class “C” and
Catering Liquor License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON
THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A
RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
PROPONENTS: David Losole, Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole, 6056
Maple Street
Brenda Losole, Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole, 6056
Maple Street
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Jerram
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 377 - ADOPTED 6-0
12. CLASS “C” – Spice Boys, LLC, dba “Dolce”, 12317 West Maple Road. New
application, Old location. Present licensee is Kuhr Mohr Restaurants, LLC, dba
“Dolce”, 12317 West Maple Road, who has a Class “C” Liquor License – see
attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE APPLICATION BUT YOUR
MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EITHER TO GRANT OR
DENY))
Anthony Kueper, Dolce, 12317 West Maple Road, appeared and spok e.
Motion by Melton that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 378 - ADOPTED 6-0
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13. CLASS “I” – HJP, LLC, dba “Skyybox Grill & Bar”, 6720 South 168th Street, Suite
5. New application, Old location. Present licensee is McJen, Inc., dba “The
Skyybox Grill & Bar”, 6720 South 168th Street, Suite 5, who has a Class “I”
Liquor License – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
Jordan Holst, 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 303, Attorney for the applicant,
appeared and spoke.
Motion by Melton that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 379 - ADOPTED 6-0
14. CLASS “I” – Hy-Vee, Inc., dba “Hy-Vee Restaurant 8”, 747 North 132nd Street.
New application, New location. Property posted: 03-09-17; Notification sent:
03-10-17 – see attached. ((YOU HAVE YOUR HEARING ON THE
APPLICATION BUT YOUR MOTION SHOULD BE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
EITHER TO GRANT OR DENY))
James Lehman, Hy-Vee Restaurant 8, 747 North 132nd Street, appeared and
spoke.
Motion by Melton that the Resolution to GRANT be adopted
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 380 - ADOPTED 6-0
15. United Holding Group, LLC, dba “Pitch Coal-Fire Pizzeria”, 5021 Underwood
Avenue, requests permission for an addition of an outdoor area approx. 6’ x 21’
to the north of their present Class “C” and Catering Liquor License location – see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY – MOTION NEEDED TO APPROVE OR
NOT TO APPROVE))
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS APPEARED AND SPOKE:
PROPONENTS: Marcus Hebert, 818 South 93rd Street
Dean Leisman, 818 South 93rd Street
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CCID # 381 - Motion by Festersen that the request be approved contingent upon
their compliance with the City of Omaha Planning Department and proper
permits obtained
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Motion Carried 6-0
a. Communication from Michael W. Wilwerding, Chief Building Inspector,
Permits & Inspection Division, re: United Holding Group, LLC , dba “Pitch
Coal-Fire Pizzeria”, 5021 Underwood Avenue, fencing requirements – see
attached.
# 381 - From Chair on File
CONSENT AGENDA
(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.)
(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 16 through 24 were held on March 14,
2017.)
CONSENT AGENDA – ORDINANCES
16. Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for the purpose of constructing the 26th & Q Street
Bridge Replacement Project, identified as Federal Aid Project BR-5026(11),
State Control No. CN22325 and City Project No. OPW 51461, 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 procee dings be undertaken
and completed; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 322 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 322 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41084 - PASSED 6-0
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17. Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for the purpose of the Burt Izard Lift Station
Improvements (CSO) Project, identified as OPW 52472; 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; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 323 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 323 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41085 - PASSED 6-0
18. Ord. declaring the necessity of acquiring, for use by the City of Omaha, the
necessary private property for the purpose of constructing the 42nd Street Bridge
Replacement Project at C & D Streets, identified as City Project No. OPW 52599,
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; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see
attached.
(See Doc. # 324 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 324 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41086 - PASSED 6-0
19. Ord. to provide for approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Omaha and Metropolitan Utilities District (“MUD”) for more than one year to
reimburse MUD for costs to conduct necessary ground water monitoring work at
Lynch Park not to exceed $167,700.00; and, to provide for the effective date
hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 327 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
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CCID # 327 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41087 - PASSED 6-0
20. Ord. to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No. 10204, levying an
assessment for litter removal in the year 2016, by repealing the assessment on
the properties legally described as Parcel 0503 0000 06 Lot 8 72 N 139.25 FT
Block 4 Belvedere Addition 3423 Nebraska Avenue; and Parcel 0342 0000 14
Lot 4 60 x 142 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ Block 7 Horbachs 2nd Addition, 1132 N
20th Street; and, to provide an effective date he reof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 304 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 304 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41088 - PASSED 6-0
21. Ord. to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No. 10206, levying an
assessment for weed abatement in the year 2016, by repealing the assessment
on the property legally described as Parcel 4678 0000 17 Lot 6 NW 30 FT LT 4 &
ALL LOTS 5 & 130 x 140 Block 15 Millard-Town Addition, 13303 Potwin Street;
and, to provide an effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 305 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 305 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41089 - PASSED 6-0
22. Ord. to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No. 10207, levying an
assessment for litter removal in the year 2016, by repealing the assessment on
the property legally described as Parcel 4756 0000 22 Lot 6 LTS 5 & Block 0
Strouds 1st Addition, 4439 Commercial Avenue; and, to provide an effective date
hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 306 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
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Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 306 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41090 - PASSED 6-0
23. Ord. to amend certain portions of Special Levy Ordinance No. 10208, levying an
assessment for weed abatement in the year 2016, by repealing the assessment
on the properties legally described as Parcel 1627 0000 07 Lot 28 VAC ALY ADJ
& -EX PT SADDLE CR RD-S 98.5 W 30 L11 &S98.5 L 12&13 & S98.5 E 28.4
L14 &E26.3 L25 &ALL L26 & 27 &- EX S5 W14 &S9.3 E16 W30FT-W30FTL28
Block 4 Briggs Place Addition, 4440 Dodge Street; Parcel 2059 0002 13 Lot 3
ALL LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 9 IRREG Block 9 Hitchcocks 1st Addition 3703 Miam i
Street; Parcel 3397 0256 22 Lot 2 IRREG 5.79 AC –EXCESS
REDEVELOPMENT PROJ VALUE – Block 0 Sorensen Park Plaza rep 1*
Addition, 7330 Crown Point Avenue; Parcel 3397 1126 22 Lot 2 IRREG 28,111
SQ FT –EXCESS REDEVELOPMENT PROJ VALUE- Sorensen Park Plaza Rep
5 Addition, 6620 North 72nd Street; and Parcel 3397 1116 22 Lot 2 IRREG 0.95
AC –EXCESS REDEVELOPMENT PROJ VALUE- Sorensen Park Plaza Replat
4 Addition, 6026 North 72nd Street; and, to provide an effective date hereof –
see attached.
(See Doc. # 307 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 307 – Motion by Gernandt that the Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
ORDINANCE # 41091 - PASSED 6-0
24. Special Ord. levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and pieces of real
estate within Road Maintenance District (RMD) 745 -26 in the City of Omaha, to
cover the cost of constructing and improving South 113th Street, from Pacific
Street north to its terminus south of Leavenworth Street, by asphalt overlay; and,
to provide for an effective date hereof – see attached.
(See Doc. # 326 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily
Record on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017
published in the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
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CCID # 326 – Motion by Gernandt that the Special Ordinance be passed
Seconded by Melton
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
SPECIAL ORDINANCE # 10210 - PASSED 6-0
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE ORDINANCES ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
PASSED))
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(The public hearings on Agenda Item Nos. 25 through 34 are today. If you wish to
address the City Council regarding these items, please come to the microphone,
indicate the Agenda Item Number you wish to address, identify yourself by your name,
address, who you represent, and if you are a proponent or opponent.)
CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
25. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Purchasing Agent be authorized to
issue a Purchase Order to Sid Dillon Ford for one (1) 3/4 ton extended cab 4x4
pickup to be utilized by the Missouri River Wastewater Plant Division in the
amount of $30,160.00; and that, the Finance Department is authorized to pay the
cost of this purchase from the Sewer Revenue Fund 21121, Sludge Disposal
Organization 116713, year 2017 funding – see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 385 - ADOPTED 6-0
26. Res. that, the contract with Becker Trenching & Water for OPW 52 901-SSD,
Locust Glen Sanitary Sewer Second Re-Bid, in the amount of $128,272.00, is
hereby approved; and, the Finance Department is authorized to pay $128,272.00
from FY 2015 CDBG Target Area Program, Task 1.1507, Project 4793, Award
#100276, Fund No. 12186, Organization No. 128072; and, FY 2015 NSP 3
Program Income Locust Glen Sanitary Sewer Main, Task 1.6, Project 4818,
Award No. 100290, Fund No. 12206, Organization No. 129165 – see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 403 - ADOPTED 6-0
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27. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the Change Order submitted for
H.H.E.R.S to complete the additional work needed for the Hanscom Tennis
Center Interior Remodel Project in the amount of $3,952.00 , is hereby approved.
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a change order in conformance
herewith. Funds in the amount of $3,952.00 shall be paid from Fund No. 13355,
and Organization No. 117317 – see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 386 - ADOPTED 6-0
28. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon the quote
from Leblond Ltd in the amount of $52,709.00 for a Precision Engine Lathe for
the Omaha Parks, Recreation and Public Property Department, providing a non -
competitive product because no bids were received when it was let for
competitive bidding as provided in Chapter 5.16 of the Home Rule Charter , 1956,
as amended, is hereby approved; and that, the Finance Department of the City of
Omaha is authorized to pay $52,709.00 for the Precision Engine Lathe from Year
2017, 2014 Parks and Recreation Bond No. 13356 and Organization No. 117317
– see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 402 - ADOPTED 6-0
29. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$24,605.00 from Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) who has the jurisdiction
with this work therefore no other bidders are able to complete the work, to furnish
all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation of upgrade of
existing electrical service at Christie Heights Ball Field, 5105 South 37th Street,
is hereby approved. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase
order in conformance herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from Fund No.
13356, 2014 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund and Organization No. 11731 7,
Parks and Culture Bond – see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 387 - ADOPTED 6-0
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30. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the purchase based upon the quote
from Tennis Courts Unlimited, Inc. in the amount of $25,655.00 for Prairie Lane
Court Color Coating for the Omaha Parks, Recreation and Public Property
Department, providing a non-competitive product because no bids were received
when it was let for competitive bidding as provided in Chapter 5.16 of the Home
Rule Charter, 1956, as amended, is hereby approved; and that, the Finance
Department of the City of Omaha is authorized to pay $25,655.00 for the Prairie
Lane Park Court Color Coating from the 2014 Parks and Recreation Bond No.
13356 and Organization No. 117317 – see attached.
Tracy Stratman, Parks and Recreation Department, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 409 - ADOPTED 6-0
31. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$84,500.00 from Bayshore Contractors, LLC to furnish labor, materials, and
equipment necessary for the West Papio Trail Repair, South 143rd Street and “L”
Street, Omaha, Nebraska, being the lowest bid received within bid specifications,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted. The Purchasing
Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith. Funds in
the amount of $84,500.00 shall be paid from the 2014 Parks & Recreation Bond
Fund No. 13355, and Park and Cultures Bond Organization No. 117317 – see
attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 388 - ADOPTED 6-0
32. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$125,000.00 from DPS, LLC to furnish labor, materials, and equipment
necessary for the Concrete Pavement Repair/Replacement for Parks and Trai ls -
2017, Omaha, Nebraska, being the lowest bid received within bid specifications,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted. The Purchasing
Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance herewith. Funds in
the amount of $125,000.00 shall be paid from the 2014 Parks and Recreation
Bond Fund No. 13356 and Parks and Cultures Bond Organization No. 117317 –
see attached.
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Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 389 - ADOPTED 6-0
33. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$107,323.75 from Linhart Construction, Inc. to furnish labor, materials, and
equipment necessary for the Keystone Trail Retaining Wall Replacement at Cass
Street, North 78th and Cass Streets, Omaha, Nebraska, being the lowest bid
received within bid specifications, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby accepted. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order
in conformance herewith. Funds in the amount of $107,3 23.75 shall be paid from
the 2014 Parks & Recreation Bond Fund No. 13356, and Organization No.
117317, Parks and Cultures Bond – see attached.
Tracy Stratman, Parks and Recreation Department, appeared and spoke.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 390 - ADOPTED 6-0
34. Res. that, as recommended by the Mayor, the bid in the total amount of
$56,750.00 from Swimming Pool Supply, Inc. to furnish labor, materials, and
equipment necessary to provide and deliver three diving boards, stands and
anchoring hardware, for being the lowest and best bid received within bid
specifications, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted. The
Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a purchase order in conformance
herewith. Funds in this amount shall be paid from Fund No. 13356, 2014 Parks
and Recreation Bond Fund and Organization No. 117317, Parks and Culture
Bond – see attached.
Motion by Festersen that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 391 - ADOPTED 6-0
((MOTION NEEDED THAT THE RESOLUTIONS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
ADOPTED))
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ORDINANCE ON FINAL READING
35. Special Ord. levying a special tax and assessment on all lots and pieces of real
estate within Road Maintenance District (RMD) 745 -24 in the City of Omaha, to
cover the cost of constructing and improving streets on South 95th Circle from
West Center Road north to the end of the cul-de-sac, by asphalt overlay; and, to
provide for an effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING HELD
3/14/17 – CAN BE PASSED AS AMENDED TODAY))
(See Doc. # 325 – March 7 and March 14 Meetings)
Notice of public hearing on March 14, 2017 published in the Daily Record
on March 10, 2017. Ordinance passed on March 21, 2017 published in
the Daily Record on March 29, 2017.
CCID # 325 – Special Ordinance read
Motion by Jerram that the Special Ordinance be PASSED AS AMENDED
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Mr. President
SPECIAL ORDINANCE # 10211 - PASSED AS AMENDED 6-0
a. Amendment requested by the Public Works Department – see attached.
# 325 - Motion by Jerram that the Amendment be approved
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Pahls, Thompson, Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Mr.
President
Motion Carried 6-0
“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII D
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 36 THROUGH 45
SHALL BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING”
ZONING ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
36. Ord. to rezone property located southwest of 144th and Pacific Streets from DR -
Development Reserve District to DR-Development Reserve District.
(See Doc. # 368 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 368 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
37. Ord. to rezone property located southwest of 144th and Pacific Streets from DR -
Development Reserve District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High
Density).
(See Doc. # 369 – March 14 Meeting)
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CCID # 369 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
38. Ord. to rezone property located southwest of 144th and Pacific Streets from DR-
Development Reserve District to MU-Mixed Use District.
(See Doc. # 370 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 370 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
39. Ord. to approve a Mixed Use District Development Agreement for property
located southwest of 144th and Pacific Streets between the City of Omaha and
South Farm, LLC, providing site development standards; and, to provide for an
effective date – see attached.
(See Doc. # 371 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 371 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
40. Ord. to rezone property located northeast of 192nd and Sahler Streets from AG -
Agricultural District to R4-Single Family Residential District (High Density).
(See Doc. # 348 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 348 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
41. Ord. to rezone property located northeast of 192nd and Sahler Streets from AG -
Agricultural District to DR-Development Reserve District.
(See Doc. # 349 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 349 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
42. Ord. to rezone property located at 333 South 204th Street from AG -Agricultural
District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).
(See Doc. # 353 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 353 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
43. Ord. to rezone property located northwest of 212th and "F" Streets from AG -
Agricultural District to R4-Single-Family Residential District (High Density).
(See Doc. # 361 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 361 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading to be held
March 28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
44. Ord. to create Street Improvement District No. 6880, in the City of Omaha, for the
purpose of improving South 164th Street from Poppleton Avenue to Peterson
Drive by grading, curbing 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;
and, to provide for an effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING ON 3/28/17))
(See Doc. # 356 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 356 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading and public
hearing to be held on March 28, 2017 as per City Council Rule VII D.
45. Ord. to create Street Improvement District No. 6881, in the City of Omaha, for the
purpose of improving Ridgewood Avenue from Poppleton Avenue to Hickory
Street by grading, curbing 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;
and, to provide for an effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING ON 3/28/17))
(See Doc. # 357 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 357 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading and public
hearing to be held on March 28, 2017 as per City Council Rule VII D.
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46. Ord. approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Omaha
and Alfred Benesch & Company for Construction Engineering Services, 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 Alfred Benesch & Company will provide
these services on various street resurfacing and improvement projects during the
2017-2021 construction seasons; to authorize the Finance Department to pay the
2017 construction season project costs, currently estimated to be $775,848.00,
according to the terms and conditions contained within the Agreement; and, to
provide an effective date hereof – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 358 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 358 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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47. Ord. to accept the proposal from FATPOT Technologies, involving the payment
of money from appropriations of more than one year in accordance with Section
5.17 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Omaha, 1956, as amended; to enter
into an agreement to assist the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in the transition
from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Summary Reporting System to the more
robust National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) as required by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as a unique and noncompetitive service, in
the amount of $127,500.00; and, to provide the effective date hereof – see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 364 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 364 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
48. Ord. to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and Police Athletics
for Community Engagement in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00);
to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s FY 2016
Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods):
Category 3, Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-0008, awarded by the U.S. Department
of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA); to provide translation services; involving appropriations of more than one
year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; providing for
payment from a specific account; and, providing for the effective date hereof –
see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 359 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 359 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
49. Ord. approving a bid from Papillion Sanitation Service to provide rubbish and
recycle container pick up services for W. Dale Clark Library, Milton R. Abrahams
Branch, Benson Branch, Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, Millard Branch, W.
Clarke Swanson Branch, Charles B. Washington Branch, and Willa Cather
Branch, in accordance with the lowest and best bid submitted meeting
specifications, for a period of three years commencing upon approval; to
authorize payments of approximately $7,920.00 annually; and, to provide an
effective date – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY))
(See Doc. # 360 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 360 – Public hearing was held today – Final reading set for March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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50. Ord. to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Omaha and the
Village of Boys Town providing for the development of the West Farm Property,
approximately 253 acres of undeveloped land situated on the southwest corner
of 114th Street and West Dodge Road, and within the corporate limits of the
Village of Boys Town, into residential and mixed uses; providing for the continuity
of platting and zoning regulations; providing for the transition of zoning and
subdivision jurisdictional limits; utilizing the City’s Planning Department and
Permits and Inspections Bureau; and, to provide an effective date thereof – see
attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON THE THIRD READING ON
MARCH 28, 2017 AS PER CITY COUNCIL MOTION))
(See Doc. # 366 – March 14 Meeting)
CCID # 366 – ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING – Final reading and public
hearing set for March 28, 2017 as per City Council motion.
RESOLUTIONS
51. Res. that, the Human Resources Department of the City of Omaha is hereby
directed to investigate and make a recommendation to the City Council about
what type of Employee Incentive Program it should enact that would reward
employees who make suggestions which save taxpayer dollars and/or improve
the quality of services that the City of Omaha provides to its taxpayers; and, that
it be further resolved that the Finance Department, by and through the Finance
Director, investigate a method for establishing a centrally funded account that
may serve as a funding source for use for any payment of funds as part of the
Employee Incentive Program – see attached. ((PUBLIC HEARING TODAY –
CAN BE ADOPTED TODAY))
Motion by Pahls that the Resolution be adopted
Seconded by Gernandt
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
RESOLUTION # 408 - ADOPTED 6-0
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII F
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 52 THROUGH 54 SHALL BE LAID
OVER THREE WEEKS FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING”
52. Res. that, the attached Blackstone Knoll Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment site located at the southwest
corner of 39th and Farnam Streets which proposes to construct a new, mixed -
use two-story structure with three market rate apartments on the second floor
and commercial retail and/or office space on the first floor, recommending the
City’s participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $325,000.00
to offset TIF eligible expenses for acquisition costs, architectural and engineering
fees and public improvements as required, including stormwater management
costs and a voluntary TIF contribution of $15,000.00 to pay-off the remaining
Blackstone BID obligation for the Farnam 2-way conversion, 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.
Notice of public hearing on April 11, 2017 published in the Daily Record
and Omaha World-Herald March 23, 2017 and March 30, 2017.
CCID # 404 – Over three weeks to April 11, 2017 for publication and public
hearing pursuant to City Council Rule VII F.
53. Res. that, the attached NICO Building Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment site located at 3024 Harney
Street which proposes the complete rehabilitation and conversion of the office
spaces into 48 market-rate apartment units with parking provided via surface lots
directly adjacent to the project and at nearby lots, recommending the City’s
participation through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $1,140,000.00 to
offset TIF eligible expenses for acquisition, rehabilitation construction costs,
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.
Notice of public hearing on April 11, 2017 published in the Daily Record
and Omaha World-Herald March 23, 2017 and March 30, 2017.
CCID # 392 – Over three weeks to April 11, 2017 for publication and public
hearing pursuant to City Council Rule VII F.
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54. Res. that, the attached The Landing Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a redevelopment site located southeast of 30th
and Burt Streets which proposes the complete rehabilitation and conversion of a
hospital facility into 731 market-rate units with 1,300 parking stalls, 12,000
square feet of commercial space, a connecting path providing public/private
access between The Landing and Creighton’s campus, the CSO Detention Pond,
and improvements to North 30th Street, recommending the City’s participation
through the allocation of TIF in an amount up to $19,100,000.00 to offset TIF
eligible expenses for rehabilitation construction costs, contingency, architectural
and engineering fees and public improvements as required, including
improvements to North 30th Street and the CSO Detention Pond, 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.
Notice of public hearing on April 11, 2017 published in the Daily Record
and Omaha World-Herald March 23, 2017 and March 30, 2017.
CCID # 393 – Over three weeks to April 11, 2017 for publication and public
hearing pursuant to City Council Rule VII F.
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“PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RULE VII C
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGENDA ITEM NOS. 55 THROUGH 65
SHALL BE HELD ON THE SECOND READING”
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
55. Ord. declaring the necessity of appropriating, for the use of the City of Omaha,
certain hereinafter described property located at 1528 North 16th Street, and
legally described in the attached purchase agreement, for subsequent use as a
site for implementing the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and
Development Programs FY 2015 and 2016 Action Plans; provided that as to
each specified parcel which cannot be obtained by negotiation, proceedings in
eminent domain may be undertaken and completed for the purpose of clearing
title; to provide that notwithstanding any provisions of the Omaha Mun icipal Code
to the contrary, the attached Agreement between the City of Omaha and
Datashield Corporation, 11320 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154, to acquire
the property for the sum of sixty-seven thousand, six hundred eleven and 11/100
dollars ($67,611.11), of which twenty-nine thousand, eight hundred forty-seven
and 29/100 dollars ($29,847.29) will be paid from Community Development Block
Grant, Fund 12186, Organization No. 128072, Project No. 4793, Task 10.1497,
Award 100276; and the sum of thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred sixty-three
and 82/100 dollars ($37,763.82) will be paid from Community Development Block
Grant, Fund 12186, Organization No. 128072, Project No. 5119, Task 10.1617,
Award 100405, is approved; and, to provide the effective date hereof – see
attached.
CCID # 405 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
56. Ord. approving a redevelopment and tax increment financing loan agreement
between the City of Omaha, a Nebraska Municipal Corporation in Douglas
County, Nebraska, and 1701 LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, to
implement the Adams Park Habitat Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment Project Plan for a project site located on the north and south
sides of Emmet Street between John A. Creighton Boulevard and Malcolm X
Avenue which proposes to redevelop approximately 16 neglected and overgrown
lots and construct 18 new single family homes to be sold for owner occupancy.
The proposed project will require the demolition of a few deteriorated houses and
extensive tree clearing and site preparation on the vacant parcels; the agreement
authorizes the use of up to $345,000.00 in excess ad valorem taxes (TIF)
generated by the development to help fund the cost of the project; and , providing
for an effective date – see attached.
CCID # 394 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March 28,
2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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57. Ord. 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 attached Agreement with Habitat
for Humanity of Omaha, Inc., a Nebraska non-profit Corporation, 1701 North 24th
Street, Omaha, NE 68110, to convey property located at 2502, 2509, 2515 and
2519 South 20th Avenue, and legally described in the attached agreement, for
use in development of affordable housing, located within the Deer Park
Redevelopment Plan area, in consideration of the sum of one and 00/100 dollars
($1.00); there are no expenditures associated with the conveyance of the
property; and, to provide the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 395 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
58. Ord. to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Nebraska
State Patrol in the amount of four thousand , eight hundred thirty-two dollars
($4,832.00); to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s
FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods): Category 3, Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-0008, awarded by the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of
Justice Assistance (BJA); to send up to two (2) program staff members to the
2018 Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE) Training Seminar;
involving appropriations of more than one (1) year in conformity with Section 5.17
of the Home Rule Charter; providing for payment from a specific account; and,
providing for the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 401 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
59. Ord. to approve an agreement between the City of Omaha and the Bellevue
Police Department in the amount of five thousand , one hundred twelve dollars
($5,112.00); to authorize funding for such agreement from the City of Omaha’s
FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods): Category 3, Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-0008, awarded by the
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of
Justice Assistance (BJA); for specialized overtime operations in partnership with
the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, State of Nebraska Probation Office – District 2,
and the State of Nebraska Parole Administration; involving appropriations of
more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter;
providing for payment from a specific account; and, providing for the effective
date hereof– see attached.
CCID # 406 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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60. Ord. to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement from the
Nebraska Crime Commission FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant, Award #16-DA-0313, in the amount of seventy-seven
thousand, seven hundred seven dollars ($77,707.00) with no match during the
project period of October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017; to fund juvenile
probation checks overtime; to authorize payment from such grant funding and
involving appropriations of more than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of
the Home Rule Charter; and, providing for the effective date hereof – see
attached.
CCID # 407 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
61. Ord. to amend Section 23 - 177 of the Omaha Municipal Code by changing the
title of the class specification entitled Crime Prevention Coordinator to Media
Relations Manager, with no change in salary range; to repeal Section 23 - 177
as heretofore existing; and, to provide the effective date hereof – see attached.
CCID # 396 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
62. Special Ord. 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 No: 2016-07 – see attached.
CCID # 397 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
63. Special Ord. 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 No:
2016-08 – see attached.
CCID # 398 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
64. Special Ord. 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 No: 2016-09 – see attached.
CCID # 399 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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65. Special Ord. levying a special tax assessment for the removal and/or trimming of
trees, bushes, shrubs, hedges and any other vegetation in accordance with
Sections 37-1 through 37-95 of the Omaha Municipal Code on certain lots in the
City of Omaha, Group No: 2017-10 – see attached.
CCID # 400 – Publication to be made and public hearing to be held on March
28, 2017 as per City Charter requirements.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
66. Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing labor
negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation.
Motion by Gernandt that the meeting be adjourned
Seconded by Festersen
ROLL CALL:
Yeas: Festersen, Gernandt, Jerram, Melton, Pahls, Mr. President
Motion Carried 6-0
ADJOURNED: 2:45 P.M.
I, SANDRA L. MOSES, DEPUTY 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 March 21, 2017.
WITNESS:
s/Sherri Brown s/Sandra L. Moses
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THIS MEETING WERE PRESENTED TO MAYOR JEAN
STOTHERT ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 2017.