2009 Schedule:
New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1
First week of yard waste collection: April 6-10
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Independence Day: Does not affect collection schedule in 2009
Labor Day: Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
Last week of yard waste collection: November 30-December 4
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
New Year’s Day 2010: Friday, January 1, 2010

F STREET RAMP RESTRICTION

Beginning Nov 21, the F Street entrance to southbound US-75 (Kennedy Freeway) will be closed during morning and afternoon rush hours.  The ramp will be closed Mon-Fri, 6-9am and 3-6pm.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM

The Community Education Training Program provides citizens with an overview of the Omaha Police Department and its units to improve understanding of police procedures and methods.  English flyer    Spanish flyer    Application
 

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITES

The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is seeking volunteers to staff the 11 VITA sites in the Omaha metro area to help prepare taxes, help with greeting and client intake, as well as other services afforded to the public through the tax sites.

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE MOVING

The Omaha Social Security office has moved to a new location.

Address	Telephone
Social Security Administration Old Mill Centre 604 N 109th Court Omaha NE 68154	Phone: (402) 496-3520 Toll-free: (800) 772-1213 Fax: (402) 496-4240

IMPORTANT CONSTRUCTION DATES

Dates	Work Performed
Aug 08 - Oct 2008	Bridge closed for reconstruction of 13th St & Missouri Ave intersection
Sep 2009	Permanent closure of the existing bridge
Dec 2009	13th St & Missouri Ave (west of bridge) opened to 4-lane traffic
May 2010	Opening of the new South Omaha Veterans Memorial Bridge
Nov 2010	Completion of all work, including removal of the existing bridge

HELPFUL WEBSITES

www.ready.gov

www.OmahaRecycles.com

www.Wasteline.org

OMAGRO

OmaGro is a natural compost product made exclusively of grass clippings, leaves and ground wood. These ingredients are scientifically blended with water and air to create the right environment for microbes responsible for natural composting. OmaGro can be purchased at many retail locations throughout the city or in bulk.  For more information visit: www.omagro.com. 

REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON DOG FIGHTING

Dog fighting is a problem in Omaha. It is a felony in Nebraska to fight dogs, train dogs to fight, and to actually watch a dog fight.  The Nebraska Humane Society is fighting this problem and is offering a reward for your help. The Humane Society will pay a $5,000 reward through August 1 to anyone who provides them information leading to a dog fighting "bust" resulting in felony arrests.  If you have information that will help the Humane Society break up a dog fight, you may make an anonymous call to 444-7800, extension 1.

PARENT HELP LINE

The partnership for a Drug Free America and the YMCA of Greater Omaha announced the new Parent Help Line. 1-888-870-1812 gives parents a resource for information to help their children deal with issues of alcohol and other drugs.
 

CELL PHONE TELEMARKETING

If you wish to register your cell phone on the National Do Not Call Registry, call 888-382-1222.  You MUST call from the cell phone you want registered.

THE WAR IN IRAQ

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TAKE OLD PAINT AND CHEMICALS TO UNDER THE SINK

You can dispose of paint and other household chemicals at Under The Sink, 4001 South 120th Street. An appointment is required during the facility’s business hours. Hours are:

	Wednesday	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Thursday	9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
	Friday	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call 444-7465 for an appointment and to check on what materials you can drop off. You can find out more at their web site: www.underthesink.org.

FREE SMOKE/CO2 DETECTORS

Free smoke/CO2 detectors are available for owner/occupied residential structures.  Please call the Omaha Fire Department at 444-3560 for more details.
 

COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO)

In an effort to clean up the nation’s waterways and environment, the federal government has imposed upon all cities an unfunded requirement to stop “overflowing” untreated sewage discharges into rivers.  This occurs on sewage systems that carry both natural water and sewage waste in the combined sewer system.  Omaha, like many other cities, treats commercial, industrial and household waste at a treatment plant.  Omaha, like the others, bypasses the process on occasion, when rain/snow events cause water surges in the process that overwhelms the treatment plants.  The federal permit for these bypasses will expire in 2009 for combined sewers, and all water must be tested/treated before discharge into the nation’s waterways.

State and Federal regulators are expected to complete a construction schedule by October 2009, with construction completion by 2024.  Storm and wastewater control options discussed so far are sewer separation, storage & treatment, and high-rate treatment.  One solution, or a combination of solutions, will be selected for each basin.

If you or your organization would like someone to speak at a meeting with more details about the CSO Program, please call the Hotline 341-0235 or email omahacso@lovgren.com.

For more information, visit Clean Solutions for Omaha at www.omahacso.com.

RECYCLING

Recycling... It's O! so Easy!!  Need a recycle bin?  Order one by calling 444-5238, 8am-8pm weekdays.  The bin will be delivered to you at no cost.
 

DIAL 2-1-1

Get connected to community services 24 hours a day for information on hundreds of local programs in Nebraska and Iowa.

- Utility / Rent / Financial Assistance
- Food / Shelter / Clothing
- Abuse Prevention
- Counseling / Mental Health Services
- Support Groups
- Senior Services
- Children / Teen Services

For Local Services: Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.uwmidlands.org/211.
 

DOUGLAS COUNTY CHILDHOOD LEAD PREVENTION PROGRAM

Need to get the lead out?  Click www.co.douglas.ne.us/dept/health/living/lead/index.php.
 

ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES

Here are some useful links relating to property taxes:      Douglas County Assessor      Douglas County Clerk, Real Property

Click here to find out more about neighborhood speeding.

SOUTH 24TH STREETSCAPE PLAN

The South 24th Street business district is part of the fabric of the South Omaha community.  The concept plan is finished and can be viewed here.  The plan has studied existing conditions, examined which goods and services are currently available, and identified new commercial activities.  Click thumbnails for larger pictures.

The first phase of this redevelopment has begun; it includes all the underground work (utilities, sewer and water mains, etc).  As with any construction, there will be some inconveniences with traffic flow and parking.  Please be patient; the end product will be worth the wait.

For further information or questions, please call James Thele, 444-5206.

NEW PARADE ORDINANCE SEC. 5-122 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE

Any person desiring a permit shall make application to the Public Works Director.  Such application shall contain: Names of all participating persons, date(s) requested, street(s) on which activity shall be conducted, purpose, description of sanitation and other health facilities, and a duly authorized signature.

Fees for a permit shall be as follows: $50 administrative cost, reduced to $25 if filed 60 days prior to event; $10 street use fee for each block per hour (no charge on Saturday and Sunday); streets with parking meters, the applicant pays 80% of normal revenue; one-way to two-way conversion fee to be determined by the Public Works Director.

METH IS A TERRIBLE PROBLEM

It's not only a problem in South Omaha but all over the City, according to the Omaha Police Narcotics Unit.  Getting money for meth fuels many other crimes, including robberies and burglaries.  Call 444-5681 or 444-6588 if you have information about illegal drug use.  Your call will remain confidential.