RES 2016-1332 - Nomination of Omaha Union Station for designation as national historic landmark F D�AHA,iv,., � r
Nifs ., Law Department
ri'l-j�4�;�' � Omaha/Douglas Civic Center
' �� ^ 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 804
_ L�� SEPL Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804
p 4 (402)444-5115
�A+,i' D FEBa�t'4 el,
FAX: (402)444-5125
K
City of Omaha Paul D. Kratz
Jean Stothert,Mayor = ° c „! City Attorney
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
The attached Resolution recognizes the historic significance of Omaha Union Station provides for
the City of Omaha's support and approval of a nomination by the Durham Museum, in
cooperation with the National Park Service, of Omaha Union Station for designation as a
National Historic Landmark.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer J. Taylor
Assistant City Attorney
p:\LAW-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2016120067vjd
REQUEST TO LAW DEPARTMENT
E aEIVED
LAW DEPARTMENT
For Law Department Use Only
TO: Paul D. Kratz, City Attnexp _8 mi to: 58
Log Book#: 143-16 = COUNCIL
DATE: 9/8/2016 Date Assigned: 09/09/16
Assigned to: Tccrfoe
Answered/Sent Out:
Withdrawn:
REQUEST BEING MADE BY: On behalf of Councilmember Chris Jerram
Liz Birkel-Leddy, Council Staff Assistant 4570
(Name) (Department) (Phone)
TIME LINE (Due Date): September 15, 2016 (For September 20, 2016 Council Agenda)
(12 Working Days from Date Received by Law Department)
REQUEST FOR Resolution
(State Specifically What You Are Requesting)
DETAILS: (Do Not State"See Attached)
Councilmember Chris Jerram requests a resolution supporting the Durham Museum and National Park Service's
application for National Historic Landmark status for historic Omaha Union Station. The City of Omaha owns the
building and leases it to the Durham Museum. A first draft of a resolution is attached.
INFORMATION ATTACHED: YES X NO NONE AVAILABLE
LBL/th
c: Councilmembers •
Marty Bilek, Mayor's Office
James Thele, Planning Director
Buster Brown, City Clerk
Council Staff
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, historic Omaha Union Station located at 801 South 10th Street opened in 1931 as a showpiece
of the Union Pacific Railroad in the city of their headquarters featuring classic art deco
architecture and serving as an important rail station for 40 years; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha is the owner of the historic Omaha Union Station; and,
WHEREAS, the city leases historic Omaha Union Station to the Durham Museum; and,
WHEREAS, the Durham Museum has as its mission to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit historical and
cultural artifacts relating to the history and development of our nation's western regions; and,
WHEREAS, historic Omaha Union Station has already achieved local landmark status and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places; and,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, the City of Omaha supports and endorses efforts by the Durham Museum in collaboration with
the National Park Service to seek National Historic Landmark status for historic Omaha Union
Station.
C ?sA CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, Omaha Union Station, located at 801 South 10th Street, opened in
1931 as a showpiece for the Union Pacific Railroad headquarters presence in Omaha; served as
an important rail station for over 40 years and is one of the best examples of Egyptian-influenced
Art Deco architecture in the nation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha is the owner of Omaha Union Station; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha leases Omaha Union Station to the Durham
Museum; and,
WHEREAS, Omaha Union Station was listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1971 and designated as a Local Landmark in 1978; and,
WHEREAS, Omaha Union Station has been identified as a significant building
worthy of recognition as a National Historic Landmark; and,
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior cannot designate a property as a
National Historic Landmark if the owner objects to such designation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Omaha and the Durham Museum supports and endorses
an application for designation of Omaha Union Station as a National Historic Landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT, the City of Omaha supports, endorses and approves a nomination by the
Durham Museum, in cooperation with the National Park Service, of Omaha Union Station for
designation as a National Historic Landmark.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
9/'sI'
I sst• TY ATTOR4 Date
p:\LAW-COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2016\20068vjd
By atve 4741 02A;40;b4k,,
oun ilmember
Adopted SEP 2.0..2a16 4
A?.2° Ci Clerk "/ 3 /�'
�
Approved..: ``LJ w
Mayor
. ... .
Resolution by
Res. that the City of Omaha supports,
endorses and approves a nomination by the
Durham Museum, in cooperation with the
National Park Service, of Omaha Union
Station for designation as a National Historic
Landmark.
pALAW-COUNCILDOCUMENES\2016\20068vjd
Presented to CO Council
SEP 2 0 2016
Adopted
Rai lei' 1_?powit
City Clerk