The Omaha City Council met on September 1, 2026, at 6:40 PM to consider a range of agenda items, including a major policy on affordable housing and Tax Increment Financing (TIFF), renewal of School Resource Officer (SRO) agreements with four school districts, and acceptance of the new Central Library as a gift. The meeting included public testimony, extensive council discussion, and multiple votes.
Note: The transcript does not include a recorded vote for items 44–50, but the council proceeded to the next item after discussion, implying approval. The majority of public testimony on SROs was in opposition, but council members expressed strong support.
Good one. Two weeks is coming to the case. Melton. Rowe. Mr. President. Here. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Remain standing for opening remarks by Councilmember Don Rowe. Thank you. You may be seated. I wanted to just uh start our meeting off making a few comments about item number 51 on our agenda today. On behalf of the city, our library staff, the library board of trustees, and every resident who will walk through the doors. I want to express our deepest gratitude to the community and information trust for donating the new central library at 72nd Dodge Street to the city of Omaha. A library is so much more than a building filled with books. It's an institution where a child discovers a lifelong love of reading. It's a quiet sanctuary for the student working on a degree. And a welcoming place where neighbors connect and maybe even enjoy a cup of Zen coffee. By funding this state of the art facility, the community information trust has not just built walls, they have invested in our collective future. The new central library represents a massive leap forward for Omaha with its modern technology, multiple learning spaces, and accessible resources. It ensures that every member of our community, regardless of background, has the tools they need to succeed in the modern world. To the leadership and visionary directors of the community information trust. Your remarkable philanthropy has shaped our city's landscape and secured a legacy of literacy, learning, and community for generations to come. You saw a need, shared the vision, and delivered a world-class gift that will keep giving for decades. Thank you for your trust in our community, your commitment to education, and your inspiring generosity. An affidavit of publication is on file, and a current copy of the Open Meeting Act is posted in a white binder on the east wall of legislative chambers. Good afternoon. Welcome to this meeting of the Omaha City Council. As a courtesy to those in attendance and to facilitate the conduct of our business, we ask that you please silence or turn off all electronic devices. A reminder that you will have three minutes to speak on an agenda item. Please stay on topic. For those not providing in-person testimony and would like your comments entered into the public record, you can email the City Clerk's office at Cityclerk at City of Omaha.org. Council members receive these emails and read them. Finally, council members may ask members of the audience back up for clarifying questions, but not for extra time to speak. Item six to consider a class C liquor license for Base Camp Regency located at 120 Regency Parkway, suite 130. Public hearings now open on item number six. Is the applicant here today? And get your address as well. Home address 2429 South 186 Circle. Thank you. And you're here to answer any questions if we have them. I am. Thanks for coming down. We might get back to you. Thank you. Thanks. Are there any proponents here on item number six that wish to speak? Seeing none, are there any opponents? Public hearing is closed. Motion and a second roll call.