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Frequently Asked Questions |
- How do I ...
apply for a City job?
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Visit the Omaha Human Resources website to apply
for a job.
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apply for a County job?
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Visit the Douglas County Human Resources website to apply
for a job.
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bid for a proposal request?
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Bidding for a proposal is handled through the Purchasing website.
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contact my City Council Representative?
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Contact City
Council representatives by visiting the City Clerk website and
selecting a Council Member from the right side drop down menu.
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contact my County Commissioner?
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Contact the County Commissioners by visiting their website and
selecting a Commissioner from the right side drop down menu.
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contact the mayor?
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Contact the Mayor through the Mayor's website.
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dispose of paints and chemicals?
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Disposal of paint and other various chemicals is handled by the City of
Omaha Public Works Department. Visit their website for more information.
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file a lien on someone's home for unpaid charges?
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This is a legal question that needs to be answered by a real estate attorney.
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file a police report for identity theft?
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Identity thefts are reported the same way as other crimes. Please visit the Omaha Police Department's page for further information.
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file for a marriage license?
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Marriage license information is available on the County Clerk's website.
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find a map showing the fees for downtown parking meters?
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This is
maintained through MAPA, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency. Here is
their latest map.
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find information on city parks?
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View information about City Parks on the Parks and
Recreation website.
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find out about delinquent property tax?
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Delinquent property tax is handled through the Treasurer's office. Visit their website for more
information.
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find the City Council district lines?
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Find what
district you live in by visiting the City Council website and
click on the District
Maps
link.
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get my pet licensed?
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Pet licensing is handled
through the Nebraska Humane Society. There
is an online application link on the right side of the City's home page as a yellow button. Use this application to
license your pet. If you have questions, please contact the Humane
Society of Nebraska.
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get to City Hall?
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Directions to City
Hall located at 1819 Farnam Street.
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get to the courthouse?
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Directions
to the Court House located at 1701 Farnam Street.
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register my home alarm?
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Registering a home and business alarm is handled through City
Finance.
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register my vehicle?
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Registering your vehicle is handled by the Treasurer.
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report a pothole?
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Reporting a pothole is handled through the Public
Works website.
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report Housing Code violations through the Mayor's website?
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Report Housing Code violations through the Mayor's website.
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report trash pickup problems?
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Call the
Wasteline 24-hour hotline at (402) 444-5238 or visit their website for more
information. For information on residences outside the City of Omaha,
click on Links & Resources. The
first sentence on the page has link to a listing of telephone numbers to
call.
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see how my elected City Councilman voted on issues?
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In each week's journals,
they list the votes after each issue.
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- What is (are) ...
City Council meeting schedule?
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The City Council meeting schedule is found on the City Clerk's website.
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Omaha Building codes?
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Current Omaha Building codes are found on the Environmental Service website. More information can be found on the Municipal Code website. Look under Chapter 43 for Building Codes.
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Omaha Housing codes?
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Omaha Housing code information can be found on the Municipal Code website. Look under Chapter 48.
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the City dog ordinances?
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Information about Pet Ordinances can be found on
the Animals and Pets
page
of this website. There is a link called Pet Ordinances.
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the sales tax in Omaha?
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The sales and use tax shall be 1.5 percent and shall be imposed upon the same transactions within the corporate limits of the city on which the state is authorized to impose a tax pursuant to the provisions of the Nebraska Revenue Act of 1967, as amended from time to time.
For questions about sales tax, please call the Nebraska Department of Revenue at (402) 595-2065 or (800) 742-7474.
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- Where do I ...
call for various problems?
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There is a listing on the Mayor's website under
Neighborhood, Business, Misc Associations, showing a list of important
and helpful telephone numbers.
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find City ordinances?
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City Ordinances can be found on the Municipal Code website.
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find emergency services in Omaha?
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If you have an emergency, call 911, otherwise the
non-emergency Police number is (402) 444-5600. More information can be
found on the Omaha Police Department website and the Omaha Fire Department website.
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find information about transportation services in the City?
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Information on transportation around the Omaha area can be found on the Metro Area Transit website.
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find information on swimming lessons at City Pools?
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Swimming lessons information is found on the Pools and Aquatics page of the Parks website.
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find the City/County dump?
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The Environmental Services Department handles landfill issues for
the City of Omaha and Douglas County. More information can be found on
their website.
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go to pay for a parking ticket?
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Parking tickets are paid through the City Cashier
located inside the Civic
Center
on the north side of the escalators. Please call them at 402-444-5094 with any questions.
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report for jury duty?
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Jury duty information is handled through the Clerk
of the District Court website. The
Jury Commission office is located on the 3rd floor of the Hall
of Justice.
Contact phone number is (402) 444-6217 or 444-6219.
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