2022 annexation package for Omaha

[Coyote]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mayor ... ar-AAXazDr

Mayor Jean Stothert proposes 2022 annexation package for Omaha, which includes three areas near the city

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced the proposal for the 2022 annexation package, which includes three areas adjacent to the city limits. The annexation package includes the Methodist Women's Hospital at 192nd and Dodge Streets, the OPPD Elkhorn Service Center at 180th Street and Old Lincoln Highway and the Pacific Renaissance Addition, which includes the Ravello 192 townhomes west of 192nd and Pacific Streets.

Over the next 10 years, Omaha will collect an estimated $1,046,882 in revenue, according to projections provided by the city. "Annual growth is essential for strong cities," Stothert said in a statement. "Even though we are not annexing any (Sanitary and Improvement Districts) this year, it is important that we continue our successful record and meet our goals." According to the city, property taxes paid by the hospital and the owner of the Ravello 192 will increase by approximately $392 per $100,000 valuation.

The planning board will consider the annexation proposal on June 1 and the city council is scheduled for first reading on June 7, with a public hearing on June 14 and a vote on June 28.

[OmahaFan]

Pretty weak Annexation package

[Brad]

Pretty weak Annexation package

Must not be a lot of neighborhoods that are financially ready to be annexed.

I heard Cattail Creek was on the list and then removed. That would have added have over 400 single family homes/villas/duplexes, 9 mixed use lots (Only 3 built out) and about 35 acres of park/greenspace.

If Cattail goes, you would have to assume, Coyote Run, Harrison Park/Cottonwood Creek, The Woodlands, and Arbor Gate would all be close behind. They are nearly similar houses all built around the same time.

[skinzfan23]

So correct me if I am wrong, this annexation package doesn't include any population mostly just the tax base for Methodist?

[Brad]

So correct me if I am wrong, this annexation package doesn't include any population mostly just the tax base for Methodist?

No, Ravello 192 is an apartment complex that will have population.

[skinzfan23]

So correct me if I am wrong, this annexation package doesn't include any population mostly just the tax base for Methodist?

No, Ravello 192 is an apartment complex that will have population.

Any idea on what that population might be?

[Brad]

So correct me if I am wrong, this annexation package doesn't include any population mostly just the tax base for Methodist?

No, Ravello 192 is an apartment complex that will have population.

Any idea on what that population might be?

Looks like 186 units so may be 250-300 people?

Phase 2 on this project is well underway. Several new buildings are going up to the north of the first phase.

To clarify, Phase 2 is 68 additional units added to the original 118 for a total build of 186 units. Added to map Omaha Metro Area Apartment Map

[Coyote]

Three areas annexed by the city of Omaha



The City of Omaha will add about 180 residents in mid July with the approval of an annexation package last week.

[Coyote]

Omaha unveils part one of $400 million dollar downtown-river attraction

[Coyote]

Omaha will gain about 180 residents with approval of latest annexation package

The City of Omaha will add about 180 residents in mid-July with last week's approval of an annexation package. The Omaha City Council approved a proposal by Mayor Jean Stothert to annex three areas near city limits that will add 177 acres to the city. The areas include Methodist Women’s Hospital, northeast of 192nd Street and West Dodge Road; Omaha Public Power District Elkhorn service center, southeast of Old Lincoln Highway and 180th Street; and Pacific Renaissance Addition, which includes a townhouse development called Ravello 192, northwest of 192nd and Pacific Streets. Approval of the proposal came after some debate.

Council member Vinny Palermo spoke against the annexation package, citing a staffing shortage within the Omaha Police Department and concern that the additions could further strain officers. "It's my goal to take care of city employees because if you're not taking care of your city employees, you're not taking care of your city," Palermo said. "This annexation package — due to the staffing levels that we currently know we have within the Omaha Police Department — it's troublesome for me with our officers in mind."

[NEDodger]

Yes, those additional 180 residents will really put a strain on resources.....

Pay your taxes, Vinny, and maybe resources won't be a problem.

[bigredmed1]

Yes, those additional 180 residents will really put a strain on resources.....

Pay your taxes, Vinny, and maybe resources won't be a problem.

To be fair, cops are not exactly abundant in west O. While it's not a huge area, the power plant and the hospital both add substantial high risk targets. So even though it's not much space or people, it's going to be a significant shift of responsibility from the sheriff's to the cops.

[OmahaFan]

Just more reason to combine the Douglas county sheriff with the Omaha police Dept.

[bigredmed1]

Just more reason to combine the Douglas county sheriff with the Omaha police Dept.

Other geographically large cities have done this successfully. Jacksonville, FL combined their city and county governments into one decades ago. Seems to work ok. Kept the sheriff and terminated the police due to sheriff's deputies having higher rank in law enforcement (or something).

[Louie]

Just more reason to combine the Douglas county sheriff with the Omaha police Dept.

Other geographically large cities have done this successfully. Jacksonville, FL combined their city and county governments into one decades ago. Seems to work ok. Kept the sheriff and terminated the police due to sheriff's deputies having higher rank in law enforcement (or something).

They terminated the entire police staff? Just want to make sure I understood that, right.

[ita]

Revisiting this annexation package, it occurred to me that the City is annexing a very new residential development in Ravello. I thought the City generally waits a while before annexing new subdivisions to insure they are financially viable. Is that a bad assumption? Maybe with a project like this, predominantly multifamily housing, the City isn't assuming lots of roads so it makes sense for them to just annex for property taxes.

[bigredmed1]

Just more reason to combine the Douglas county sheriff with the Omaha police Dept.

Other geographically large cities have done this successfully. Jacksonville, FL combined their city and county governments into one decades ago. Seems to work ok. Kept the sheriff and terminated the police due to sheriff's deputies having higher rank in law enforcement (or something).

They terminated the entire police staff? Just want to make sure I understood that, right.

They kept the legal structure of the sheriff and made all the cops deputies.

[Louie]

Just more reason to combine the Douglas county sheriff with the Omaha police Dept.

Other geographically large cities have done this successfully. Jacksonville, FL combined their city and county governments into one decades ago. Seems to work ok. Kept the sheriff and terminated the police due to sheriff's deputies having higher rank in law enforcement (or something).

They terminated the entire police staff? Just want to make sure I understood that, right.

They kept the legal structure of the sheriff and made all the cops deputies.

Ah

[bigredmed1]

Apparently, at least in FL, sheriff's have more rank than police chiefs and it was advantageous for Jax to keep the Sheriff and role the cops into that department rather than the other way around.