- READ THE PROPOSED BUDGET: https://cityclerk.cityofomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/images/2027_Recommended_Budget_for_Web.pdf
- READ THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: https://planning.omaha.gov/long-range-planning/capital-improvement-program/#docaccess-4768a0991dc94d9b7fab16beeaa4ec6b
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha neighbors have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the city's proposed 2027 budget at a public hearing tonight – 6:30pm at the Civic Center.
The overall proposed budget is about $1.7 billion and covers all services the city provides, including first responders, libraries, and roads.
Two bonds are included in the proposed budget to fund major construction projects. One bond of about $180 million would be used to build a new joint headquarters for the Omaha Fire Department and Omaha Police Department at Crossroads. A second bond of about $30 million would fund the construction of a youth sports complex at Tranquility Park in West Omaha.
The mayor is asking to increase OPD's budget from about $234 million to $261 million. The goal is to have a fully staffed police force of 906 people. Mayor Ewing said last month that he believes that is possible when the training class graduates in January or July of 2027.
The proposed budget also includes a plan to increase staffing across multiple departments, including the Parks Department, the Omaha Fire Department, and the library system.
City Council will vote on the budget in two weeks, on Aug. 25.
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