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Bellevue council adopts fireworks code changes, approves bike-club permit and routine contracts
Summary
On March 17, Bellevue’s council passed Ordinance 4209 revising fireworks rules, approved Resolution 2026-04 for the Bellevue Bicycle Club ride, and cleared a package of routine contracts and change orders including a substantial design change payment for the Martin water-park project; council asked staff to confirm an age requirement in the fireworks code with the state fire marshal.
The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday amended the city’s fireworks code, authorized the annual Bellevue Bicycle Club 'Ride of Silence' and approved a series of routine contracts and change orders.
Fireworks ordinance: The council introduced and adopted Ordinance 4209 to update multiple sections of the Bellevue Municipal Code pertaining to fireworks. Councilmembers discussed a provision that appears to allow a 14-year-old seller on site so long as a 16-year-old is present; one councilmember asked legal staff whether the older/younger age language aligns with state rules. Legal counsel said a preliminary check indicates the Nebraska State Fire Marshal requires someone age 16 or older to be present at a fireworks stand; staff said they will confirm state requirements and return with clarifying information if necessary. The council voted to approve the ordinance the same evening.
Bicycle-club event: Mike McGee, president of the Bellevue Bicycle Club, asked the council to approve Resolution 2026-04 to authorize the club’s annual Ride of Silence on May 20, 2026. McGee noted the ride’s safety and awareness goals and thanked the Bellevue Police Department for traffic control. The resolution passed unanimously.
Contracts and approvals at a glance: Council approved a set of mostly uncontested current-business items, including:
- A four-year maintenance program for cardiac monitors and Lucas devices with Amerisign/Stryker at up to $20,422.10 per year. - A memorandum of understanding with Nebraska Medical Center allowing city first responders to obtain and carry blood products (details in the agreement). - An addendum to the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4906 for March–September 2026 not to exceed $31,500. - Kenbrook Roofing proposal to replace a roof at a fire station (not to exceed $28,896). - Day Electric Service Inc. proposal to install new cemetery streetlights (not to exceed $29,070). - Engineering/construction services for 2026 overlay with Alfred Benish and Company (not to exceed $82,565). - Annual municipal separate storm sewer (MS4) reporting with Alfred Benish and Company (not to exceed $16,280). - A change order with Holland Basham Architects related to Martin Aquatics design changes in an amount not to exceed $1,374,337.91 (agenda item listed as 'change order' for design and subcontractor payments associated with water-park revisions). - A MUD gas-main extension agreement for the Bellevue Bay Entertainment District in an amount not to exceed $588,080.
One agenda line listed two temporary easement contracts for the Mission Avenue reconstruction and streetscape; the transcript records the amount as "$12.80 dollars," which appears to be a transcription error in the record. Staff should confirm the correct amount and report back.
All listed items in this section passed on voice votes with no recorded opposing votes. Several councilmembers noted housekeeping or asked for follow-up information but did not block passage.
What happens next: Staff will follow up with legal on state fireworks-sellers rules and with public-works/planning on the easement amounts and the large Martin Aquatics change-order details; implementation of contracts will follow procurement and signature protocols.
