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Updated July 10th - 8:14am:  The COVID-19 environment continues to evolve and can change rapidly.  This page has been created to keep you informed and provide important information about the latest news and announcements about City of Wahoo operations and services.  The most recent information or announcement will be highlighted.

The City of Wahoo is currently under Phase III of the 'Directed Health Measure' (DHM) issued by the State of Nebraska which began on June 22, 2020.  Click here to read and review the highlights of the current DHM Order.

Community Resources - Please utilize the following websites and social media sites for more COVID-19 information:

	COVID-19 Website
	COVID-19 Website / COVID-19 Dashboard
	Website / Facebook / Twitter

Facility Closures - The following City of Wahoo facilities and buildings are closed until further notice:

City Hall - Open to walk-in traffic.

Police Department - Closed to walk-in traffic.  Contact the Police Department via their non-emergency phone number at (402) 443-4155.

Civic Center - Open with modified operations.  Click here for more information.

Library - Open with modified operations.  Click here for more information.

Senior Center - Will be re-opening w/modified hours and operations on Monday, July 13th

Community Thrift Store - Open

EMS, Fire & Rescue

Utilities

Utility bills remain due for all Wahoo Utilities customers.  Payments may be dropped off at the drop box or drive through window at City Hall.  To assist our customers, utilities will not be disconnected during the pandemic.

Only Flush Toilet Paper:

The Wastewater Department reminds the public...please, please, please DO NOT flush any product other than toilet paper down your toilet.  Personal sanitary wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, and the like do not easily break down like toilet paper and they do not travel through our sewer system the same way as toilet paper.  They can get snagged easily on imperfections in the lines (like a small tree root or slight turn in the line) and literally the STUFF we want to get rid of starts piling up and is trapped, causing backups.  Those types of items belong in the trash can just like disposable diapers... and should be hauled away with your trash. Thanks for your help!

Building, Inspection  & Permitting

City Hall is open for walk-in traffic.  Appointments are recommended.  Link to our permit page and forms

Parks and Recreation

Click here to visit the Parks and Recreation Department website for current status of facilities, programming, and operations.

Library

The Library is open with modified operations.  Click here to visit their Facebook page for more information and details.

General Information

In our world of social distancing, we are relying on technology to keep us linked to our workplace, friends and family.  But during this time there are those who want to continue to disrupt our lives through scams, cyber-attacks, fake websites, phishing emails, etc.  These actors are trying to take advantage of the public's concern and fear of COVID-19 by getting folks to panic and react rashly.  Remind your friends and loved ones of this to help prevent them from falling prey to these scammers.

NPPD's Corporate Securty team sent out these simple tips for us to share with you.  Be diligent in protecting yourself... and in the words of a wise retired police officer..."if it sounds too good to be true, it's too good to be true".

 

While City Hall is closed, we are asking for the public's cooperation in some modifications to our permitting process. Below is a link to all our permit forms that we are asking the public to print, fill out and return to City Hall. We have taken efforts to protect our staff from un-necessary exposures to the coronavirus and because of that our permitting process will take slightly more time for approval. Our permitting process has not changed and we are not offering waivers of the required permits. If a permit is needed, please either print off the forms which can be accessed through the link below, or use the drive-up window at City Hall and request the necessary form. Once the form is completed and signed by the applicant it can be returned to City Hall. Please make sure the necessary supplemental information is attached when submitted. The permits will be reviewed by our Building Inspector and if there are questions the inspector will contact the applicant.  Once a permit is approved by the inspector, the applicant will be contacted with the amount that is due and when that is paid at City Hall an approved copy will be provided to the applicant. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 402-443-3222.

Link to our permit page and forms

Dog and Cat Licenses

2020 dog tags and cat tags are now available! All dogs and cats over the age of six months must be licensed. Proof of rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccine, showing date of vaccination and  vaccination  expiration dates, must be presented. Licenses are obtained at City Hall, 605 North Broadway, and cost $6.00. Licenses must be renewed annually before the end of May. A late fee applies for dog and cat license renewals after May 31st, June 30, 2020, as the date was extended by Council action on May 28, 2020. (Fees for late renewal will be assessed after that date, as has been the policy in the past). 

License fee for a newly acquired dog or cat is $6.00, regardless of the time of year, so please plan to license as soon as the rabies vaccination is administered.