Economic Stimulus
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This page includes information about economic stimulus funding administered by the City of Omaha. This page will be continually updated as more information becomes available. For more information, please see the following resources: State of Nebraska Recovery Website PLANNING DEPARTMENT Community Development Block Grant Formula Allocation Omaha, NE: $1,317,713 Staff Contact: James Thele, 444-5150 Neighborhood Revitalization, Strategy Areas Infill, Housing Redevelopment Project Scope: The acquisition, relocation, demolition, site preparation, professional services, public improvements and conveyance of property for development of new housing units in the North and South Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas. Low and Moderate income benefit is 100% - No other public or private funds 49 Units                                  $1,100,000 Program Administration                 217,713 Project Total:                        $ 1,317,713 Housing & Urban Development Homelessness Prevention Fund Formula Allocation Omaha, NE: $2,017,088 Long-Term housing solutions for residents Staff Contact: David Thomas, 444-5150 The Homelessness Prevention Fund will provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. The funds under this program are intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless but for this assistance. The funds will provide for a variety of assistance, including: short-term or medium-term rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services, including such activities as mediation, credit counseling, security or utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, and case management. At least 60 percent of funds must be spent within two years; all funds must be spent within three years. Reporting requirements will be presented in the forthcoming notice. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Staff Contact: Marty Grate, 444-5220 Governor Dave Heineman and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality announced the City of Omaha will receive a portion of the State’s stimulus funds in combination with Nebraska’s existing Clean Water Revolving Fund for two projects: Wastewater Treat Facility (WWTF) Funds Estimated Project Cost: $7,500,000 Eligibility: 20 year loan at 2% interest for total project costs Projects at Omaha’s Missouri River Plant (5600 S 10th Street) and Papillion Creek Plant (south of Bellevue) are proposed. Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) funds Estimated Project Cost: $7,500,000 Eligibility: 20 year loan at 2% interest for $3,750,000; a 20 year loan at 0% interest for $1,875,000; and a grant of $1,875,000. Transportation, Infrastructure and Enhancement Funds Staff Contact: Bob Stubbe, 444-5220 Douglas and Sarpy Counties received a total of $23 million for roads and infrastructure projects. The Omaha Public Works Department has worked with Metropolitan Area Planning Agency and Sarpy County to determine the allocation of the local area funds.  The City of Omaha will receive approximately $14 million. Pending federal approval, the City of Omaha is pursuing the following projects: 132nd Street/Patrick Street to Emmet Street - $3.5 million
West Center Street/148th to Highway 275 (Industrial Road) - $7.3 million
Major Street Resurfacing - $3 million
Old Market Street Rehabilitation and Renovation - $500,000 (Total project cost $939,987).
OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRA 2009 Justice Assistance Grant – Local Allocation Douglas County                                          $1,023,759 City of Omaha                                            $1,535,638 Grant Administration (City/County)                   $192,643 Eligible Joint Allocation:                            $2,752,040 Staff Contact: Deputy Chief Dave Baker, 444-3555 The JAG Program, administered by OJP's Bureau of Justice Assistance, allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. The procedure for allocating JAG grants is based on a formula of population and violent crime statistics, in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share of funding. Sixty percent of the allocation is awarded to the state and 40 percent is set aside for units of local governments. Proposed plans: Electronic records management system -approximately $1 million
Computer-Based Evidence/Property Management System $500,000
Public Safety Training Center Radio Communications $25,638
Douglas County Jail Management System $1,120,080
Adult Program Allocation        $705,086 Dislocated Worker Allocation   $495,103  WIA Summer Youth Employment Program Omaha Tri-County Service Area $1,680,153 The Omaha Tri-County Service Area includes Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in Nebraska. Worksite locations will be made available prior to the start of the summer program. On April 1, 2009, Mayor Mike Fahey and community partner organizations the Omaha Housing Authority, Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, the Urban League of Nebraska and program contractor Goodwill Industries announced the details of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Summer Youth Program. The $1.6 million in funding for this program will provide approximately 480 youth ages 16-24 to have meaningful, paid summer employment for 10-15 weeks in public and non-profit organizations. The youth will go through employment training, gain important work experience and learn valuable skills that will help them find jobs in the future. The wages paid will not only provide youth with income, but the money they spend will have a positive impact on our local economy. At the end of the summer, youth will participate in a Career Seminar to learn how to prepare their resume and practice interview skills. Estimated to serve approximately 450 youth ages 16 to 24 in temporary summer jobs                                          $1,344,122.40 Administration  (Goodwill Industries)                                                     336,030.60 Project Total:                                                                                      $1,680,153 ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City of Omaha Formula Allocation: $4.3 million Staff Contact: Kristi-Wamstad Evans, 444-6731 Description of Allocation: United States Department of Energy announced the City of Omaha will receive $4.3 million under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The City of Omaha has until June 25, 2009 to submit proposed plans and projects for these funds. The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible entities in creating and implementing strategies to:
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