Nebraska City Council unanimously approves land purchase, grants and contracts
January 19, 2026 | Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
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The Nebraska City Council on Jan. 19 unanimously approved a package of project and administrative actions that city officials said will advance water infrastructure, grant-funded street work, park improvements and a library exterior remodel.
Council approved the Board of Public Works recommendation to purchase a parcel intended for a future collector well for $49,600; Utilities Director Jon Borer explained the need for the parcel to support long-term groundwater collection and infrastructure planning. The motion, moved by Commissioner Ron Osovski and seconded by Commissioner Patrick Wehling, passed with all members voting yes (Osovski, Wehling, Chaney, Sharp and Mayor Bryan Bequette).
Council also approved two agreements with the Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for work on 5th Corso: a General Administration Agreement for $25,000 and a Construction Management Agreement for $5,000, both described to the council by Construction and Facility Manager Marty Stovall. Commissioner Joe Chaney moved the measures and they were approved unanimously.
A Subrecipient Award Agreement for a tree grant supporting the North Table Creek Trail — including Form 3B and USDA Certification 1048 — was approved in the amount of approximately $55,000. City Administrator Perry Mader was authorized to sign documents as the city’s authorized official. Commissioner Chaney moved the award and Commissioner Cole Sharp seconded it; the motion passed unanimously.
The council approved a JEO Consulting Group task order (2025-04) for bidding, negotiation and construction administration services for the Library West exterior remodel, with costs capped at $27,000. Library Director Donna Kruse spoke to the scope of the work before the council voted to approve the task order on a unanimous vote.
Other items handled in the meeting included adoption of proposed golf and pool rates for 2026 (presented by Tori Ward), authorization to pursue foundation support and outreach to local sports associations to improve ADA accessibility at the Softball Complex (presented by Nick Schmitz), and routine consent items that included a payment to Judds Brothers Construction Company for work completed on the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) clarifier project for $104,752.98. The meeting record also includes the city’s claims list for the period with larger line items such as a BOK Financial bond payment of $221,960.00 and other vendor and payroll disbursements.
All formal motions recorded in the minutes carried on unanimous votes by the five council members present.
The council adjourned at 6:58 P.M.
Council approved the Board of Public Works recommendation to purchase a parcel intended for a future collector well for $49,600; Utilities Director Jon Borer explained the need for the parcel to support long-term groundwater collection and infrastructure planning. The motion, moved by Commissioner Ron Osovski and seconded by Commissioner Patrick Wehling, passed with all members voting yes (Osovski, Wehling, Chaney, Sharp and Mayor Bryan Bequette).
Council also approved two agreements with the Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for work on 5th Corso: a General Administration Agreement for $25,000 and a Construction Management Agreement for $5,000, both described to the council by Construction and Facility Manager Marty Stovall. Commissioner Joe Chaney moved the measures and they were approved unanimously.
A Subrecipient Award Agreement for a tree grant supporting the North Table Creek Trail — including Form 3B and USDA Certification 1048 — was approved in the amount of approximately $55,000. City Administrator Perry Mader was authorized to sign documents as the city’s authorized official. Commissioner Chaney moved the award and Commissioner Cole Sharp seconded it; the motion passed unanimously.
The council approved a JEO Consulting Group task order (2025-04) for bidding, negotiation and construction administration services for the Library West exterior remodel, with costs capped at $27,000. Library Director Donna Kruse spoke to the scope of the work before the council voted to approve the task order on a unanimous vote.
Other items handled in the meeting included adoption of proposed golf and pool rates for 2026 (presented by Tori Ward), authorization to pursue foundation support and outreach to local sports associations to improve ADA accessibility at the Softball Complex (presented by Nick Schmitz), and routine consent items that included a payment to Judds Brothers Construction Company for work completed on the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) clarifier project for $104,752.98. The meeting record also includes the city’s claims list for the period with larger line items such as a BOK Financial bond payment of $221,960.00 and other vendor and payroll disbursements.
All formal motions recorded in the minutes carried on unanimous votes by the five council members present.
The council adjourned at 6:58 P.M.
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