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Omaha council approves interlocal agreement with Kearney and operator assignment for city lottery proceeds

5566811 · August 12, 2025
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Summary

At a special meeting the Omaha City Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing an interlocal agreement with the city of Kearney on lottery proceeds distribution and a separate resolution approving assignment of the lottery operator agreement; city staff estimate about $150,000–$200,000 annually starting Aug. 15.

The Omaha City Council on a 6-0 vote approved an ordinance to enter an interlocal agreement with the city of Kearney governing distribution of lottery proceeds and, in a separate vote, approved a resolution authorizing the assignment and assumption of the lottery operator agreement.

The measures were the primary business at the special meeting. Councilmembers present — Festersen, Goodwin, Harding, Hugg and Roe — and the presiding officer voted to approve both items after a brief council discussion and a public hearing with one proponent.

Councilmember Festersen asked a finance…

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