Any county, city, community college, or school district seeking to increase its property tax request by more than the “allowable growth percentage” (i.e. their property tax request exceeds their property taxes from the previous year by over a certain amount) is required by state statute to participate in a Joint Public Hearing.
The Property Tax Request Act requires that a postcard be sent to all affected taxpayers. The postcard will notify the taxpayer of the Joint Public Hearing and provide an “estimated change” in their property taxes – specific only to the portion of their property taxes going to the political subdivisions listed on their postcard.
The Joint Public Hearing is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:05 PM, in the Legislative Chamber (second floor) of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center | 1819 Farnam St. | Omaha, NE 68183. The hearing will be streamed live on our Board Meetings web page, and televised live on Cox Channel 18.
Click here to learn more about the Joint Public Hearing.
Waste Management (WM) broke ground today on a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the WM Pheasant Point Landfill in Bennington, Nebraska. The RNG facility is expected to be operational in late 2025.
The RNG facility will process landfill gas captured from the landfill as organic material decomposes. The captured gas is processed into RNG, which is then placed directly into the natural gas pipeline.
"Pheasant Point has been a renewable energy player for over 20 years - collecting landfill gas and converting it into electricity for our communities," said Douglas County Board Chairman Roger Garcia. "We are excited to celebrate today with WM taking this next step in creating renewable natural gas at the Pheasant Point Landfill."
The WM Pheasant Point RNG facility is expected to recover and distribute up to approximately 1 million MMBtus per year of RNG, which can serve the equivalent of up to 20,000 average U.S households or have the ability to fuel the equivalent of up to 865 heavy duty natural gas vehicles per day.
"WM is excited to begin construction on this RNG facility," said Brad Pollock, WM Heartland area vice president. "WM's RNG is pushed directly into natural gas pipelines, providing a renewable energy source for communities."
The WM Pheasant Point RNG Facility is part of WM's broader planned investment of more than $1.4 billion in renewable energy from 2022 through 2026. Approximately 20 RNG facilities are expected to be included in WM's 2022-2026 investment plan, which could power up to 1.7 million homes and support WM maximizing the allocation of RNG to its natural gas collection fleet.
2024 South Omaha Turnback Tax Grant | Application Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Applications must be submitted electronically to the South Omaha Turnback Tax Grant Committee. Paper copies will not be accepted.
Application Instructions (English) Instrucciones de Solicitud (Spanish)
The South Omaha Turnback Tax Grant Committee has received $237,574 from the State of Nebraska to provide funding for projects within a defined target area, or an area within close geographical proximity of the target area if the project would have a significant demonstrable impact on such area, that meet one of the following focus areas:
- Application highlights important historical aspects of South Omaha
- Application assists with the reduction of street or gang violence in South Omaha
- Application assists with small business and entrepreneurship growth in South Omaha
$130,665.70 (55%) will be awarded to those applications highlighting important historical aspects or reducing street or gang violence.
$106,908.30 (45%) will be awarded to those applications assisting with small business and entrepreneurship growth.
For questions or additional information, please contact Sarah Lara-Toney, Secretary to City Council, at (402) 444-5547 or
Subvención fiscal para el retorno de la zona sur de Omaha 2024 | Fecha límite de solicitud: lunes 30 de septiembre de 2024 a las 3:00 p.m.
Haga clic aquí para la aplicación
Las solicitudes deben enviarse electrónicamente al Comité de subvenciones fiscales para el retorno de la zona sur de Omaha. No se aceptarán copias en papel.
Instrucciones de solicitud (inglés) Instrucciones de solicitud (español)
El Comité de subvenciones fiscales para el retorno de la zona sur de Omaha ha recibido $237,574 del estado de Nebraska para proporcionar fondos para proyectos dentro de un área objetivo definida, o un área dentro de una proximidad geográfica cercana al área objetivo si el proyecto tendría un impacto significativo demostrable en dicha área, que cumpla con una de las siguientes áreas de enfoque:
- La solicitud destaca aspectos históricos importantes del sur de Omaha
- La solicitud ayuda a reducir la violencia callejera o de pandillas en el sur de Omaha
- La solicitud ayuda al crecimiento de las pequeñas empresas y el espíritu emprendedor en el sur de Omaha
Se otorgarán $130,665.70 (55 %) a aquellas solicitudes que destaquen aspectos históricos importantes o reduzcan la violencia callejera o de pandillas.
Se otorgarán $106,908.30 (45%) a aquellas solicitudes que ayuden al crecimiento de las pequeñas empresas y el espíritu emprendedor.
Para preguntas o información adicional, comuníquese con Sarah Lara-Toney, Secretaria del Ayuntamiento, al (402) 444-5547 o
North Omaha's 2024-25 Turnback Tax grant application is now available for grant proposals that
1) showcase important historical aspects, or
2) assist with the reduction of street and gang violence, or
3) assist with small business and entrepreneurship growth within defined areas within North Omaha.
Applications are due September 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Click here for the application and instructions: https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/turnback-tax-application
Starting Monday, August 12, Douglas County initiated curbside storm debris collection for residents living on county-maintained roads outside city limits. Please note that this is a one-time collection operation. To ensure your debris is collected, place it as close to the curb as possible.
Residents in a Sanitary and Improvement District (SID) should contact their SID board, attorney, or engineer to arrange debris pick-up. Alternatively, you may utilize designated drop-off sites. Please be aware that the County does not provide trash service or road maintenance on SID roads, as these responsibilities fall under the SID’s jurisdiction.
For a live map showing the progress of debris collection on Douglas County roads, please visit: Douglas County Debris Collection Map.
For information regarding debris pick-up within the City of Omaha, visit: City of Omaha Storm Damage Clean-Up.
For any questions, please contact the Douglas County Engineer's Office at 402-444-6372 or visit Douglas County Engineer Office.
The South Omaha Turnback Tax Grant Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the South Omaha Public Library, 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE. The public hearing will be held to receive public comment on grant proposals that showcase important historical aspects of defined areas within South Omaha; or, assist with the reduction of street and gang violence in defined areas of South Omaha; or, assist with small business and entrepreneurship growth in defined areas of South Omaha, and to accept 2024-2025 grant applications. Grant applications will be accepted August 26, 2024, through September 30, 2024.
Applications can be found online at www.cityofomaha.org or www.douglascounty-ne.gov beginning Monday, August 26, 2024, and are due by the end of the day Monday, September 30, 2024.
Douglas County is pleased to announce the promotion of Whitney Shipley as the new Director of the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA), effective August 4, 2024. Shipley succeeded Paul Johnson, who led DCEMA for nearly 18 years before retiring.
Shipley brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various capacities within Douglas County since 2007. She began her career with the County at the Douglas County Health Department as the Coordinator of the Cities Readiness Initiative, a program focused on public health emergency response. In 2009, she transitioned to DCEMA as an Emergency Management Specialist and was promoted to Assistant Director in 2012.
"Emergency management is somewhat like coaching an all-star team," Shipley said. "We help individual players reach their fullest potential so that in times of emergency, they can come together seamlessly to protect the community and rebuild strong."
Shipley holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in biology. Her research and performance-based planning background, honed during her time with the Sioux City Police Department in Iowa, has proven invaluable in her emergency management career.
"Whitney’s extensive experience and dedication to public safety make her the ideal leader for DCEMA," said Patrick Bloomingdale, Douglas County’s Chief Administrative Officer. "We are confident in her ability to enhance our emergency preparedness efforts and build a more resilient community."
As Director of DCEMA, Shipley is committed to enhancing emergency preparedness at all levels within the community. "I'm extremely passionate about emergency preparedness," she said. "I'm looking forward to launching outreach activities to help build preparedness at the personal, neighborhood, church, and business levels."
Shipley emphasizes the importance of collaboration in emergency response. "Emergency Management is a 'team' sport," she explained. "The resilience of our community depends on all members working together at their highest level."
Shipley's hiring marks a new chapter for DCEMA, with a renewed focus on community engagement and preparedness. Her dedication and expertise will be instrumental in ensuring Douglas County's safety and resilience in emergencies.
To learn more about DCEMA, go to readydouglascounty.org.
- 8/2 - 12:30 p.m. Storm Update: Douglas County 911 inundated with calls
- 8/1 - 11:30 a.m. Storm Update: Closures, assistance, and debris drop-off sites
- Douglas County Officials Remind Tornado-Affected Residents to Pull Building Permits
- Douglas County awards nearly $5 million in Visitor Improvement Fund Grants