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Bellevue council approves bonds and multiple contracts to fund water main, public works site and services
Summary
On July 1, 2025, the Bellevue City Council approved an ordinance authorizing up to $5.1 million in general obligation bonds for a water main extension and voted to authorize related construction, land purchases for a new public works facility, an IT services interlocal, and a police facility lease; council approved all items by unanimous vote.
The Bellevue City Council on July 1 approved an ordinance authorizing up to $5.1 million in general obligation bonds to finance the next phase of a water main extension (Ordinance No. 4,187) and approved a package of related contracts and property purchases to support utility and city operations.
Council members also voted to authorize a construction agreement with Metropolitan Utilities District for the Phase B water main for service to NC3 and the Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park, approve two land purchases for a planned public works facility, sign a three-year interlocal for Sarpy County IT services, and finalize a lease for the Bellevue Police North site. The council voted to suspend the three‑reading rule and hold a public hearing on the bond ordinance the same night; no members of the public spoke during the hearing.
Why it matters: The bond and contract approvals fund an infrastructure project intended to extend water service and support new and existing developments, while the land purchases and lease establish sites and operations for the city's public works and police functions. The interlocal for IT services covers city technology support through Sept. 30, 2028.
Most important actions and details
- Bonds for water main extension: Ordinance No. 4,187 authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds of the City of Bellevue in a principal amount not to exceed $5,100,000 to finance water main improvements. Councilwoman Welch moved approval; Councilman Burns seconded. The council suspended the three‑reading rule to hold a public hearing and then approved the ordinance after the hearing. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
- Water main construction agreement with Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD): The council approved an agreement for construction of the Phase B water main in an amount not to exceed $4,968,504 to provide service to NC3 and the Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. Motion by Councilman Burns; second by Councilman McCaw. All voting yes; motion carried.
- Land purchases for future public works facility: Two commercial purchase agreements were approved. The council authorized the mayor to execute a purchase with Dana Partnership LLP for land acquisition for a future public works facility in an amount not to exceed $1,445,946.60 (motion by Councilwoman Welch; second by McCaw). The council also approved a purchase agreement with Armor Storages 9, LLC for land for the same purpose in an amount not to exceed $654,053.40 (motion by Welch; second by Collins). Both motions passed unanimously.
- Interlocal agreement for IT services with Sarpy County: The council approved a three‑year interlocal agreement for Sarpy County IT services through Sept. 30, 2028, in the amount of $150,318. Motion by Councilman Casey; second by Preister. All voting yes; motion carried.
- Lease for Bellevue Police North site: The council approved a lease for the Bellevue Police North site at 726 Fort Crook Road North. The mayor initially read the lease amount as $33,915; Chief Clary noted an added operating fee that changed the total to $40,417.44. Councilman Preister moved approval and Councilwoman Collins seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
- Subdivision amendment (Cornhusker Creek, SID 379): The council approved an amendment to the Cornhusker Creek subdivision (SID 379). Motion by Councilor MacKenzie; second by Councilman Casey. All voting yes; motion carried.
Other routine business: The council approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda items, and the claims docket by unanimous vote. Administration reports for June were filed with no questions. There was no closed session.
Process notes and clarifications
- The council voted to waive the requirement of three separate readings for Ordinance No. 4,187 and held the required public hearing the same night; no members of the public addressed the council during that hearing.
- The lease amount for the Bellevue Police North site was corrected in the meeting record from $33,915 to $40,417.44 to include an operating fee, as confirmed by Chief Clary.
- Several motions were handled with brief or no debate; where the transcript records only "All voting yes," the council clerk recorded the outcome as unanimous approval.
What the council did not decide
- No ordinances were adopted on third reading other than Ordinance No. 4,187 as introduced and approved this evening. There were no liquor licenses or citizen communications on the agenda.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance No. 4,187 (general obligation bonds, water main): Approved (motion: Welch; second: Burns). Public hearing held; no public speakers. - Water main construction agreement with MUD ($4,968,504): Approved (motion: Burns; second: McCaw). - Dana Partnership LLP land purchase (<= $1,445,946.60): Approved (motion: Welch; second: McCaw). - Armor Storages 9, LLC land purchase (<= $654,053.40): Approved (motion: Welch; second: Collins). - Sarpy County IT services interlocal ($150,318; through 09/30/2028): Approved (motion: Casey; second: Preister). - Bellevue Police North lease (726 Fort Crook Rd N; $40,417.44): Approved (motion: Preister; second: Collins). - Cornhusker Creek subdivision amendment (SID 379): Approved (motion: MacKenzie; second: Casey).
Council members frequently concluded votes with "All voting yes" and the minutes indicate unanimous approval for each listed item.
