Omaha Community Foundation Parks Gift

At a glance

• What: ORD. 44845 accepts $4,890,000 from the Omaha Community Foundation for park maintenance, supplies and fixtures: $2,000,000 to Park Facilities Services, $1,500,000 to Grounds Maintenance Contracts and $1,390,000 to Neighborhood Park Renovations (2022 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund).
• Where it stands: First reading October 6, second reading and hearing October 20, 2026 (Seder of Parks, Recreation and Public Property spoke for the City; no other speakers; no vote), third reading October 27.

Sources

• Council journal, October 20, 2026: https://clerk.omaha.gov/wp-content/uploads/images/2026-10-20j.pdf
• Council journal, October 6, 2026: https://clerk.omaha.gov/wp-content/uploads/images/2026-10-06j.pdf
• Council agenda, October 27, 2026: https://clerk.omaha.gov/wp-content/uploads/images/2026-10-27a.pdf

Log

2026-10-27 - City Council

Scheduled for third reading.

2026-10-20 - City Council

Second reading and public hearing; Seder for the City.

2026-10-06 - City Council

First reading.

2026-10-20 - City Council

• Recording: gift funds renovations at McKinley, Autumn Heights, Pheasant Run and Lake James parks plus building and pool repairs; open maintenance work orders fell from 200+ in 2025 to 27.