Facilities General Information
The Buffalo County Facilities OMP department strives to provide extraordinary, professional and reliable building management services for all of the county facilities. Our Facilities Staff are trained professionals who are committed to providing a clean, safe, secure and functional building environment for both the county staff and the general public. Buffalo County Facilities OMP includes Operations (Custodial and Maintenance), Management (Facility Rental Use and Administrative Services), and Planning (Short term and long term improvements).
The 14 members of the Facilities OMP staff are responsible for maintaining all County Government buildings, including the Courthouse, Judicial Center, County Jail, Highway Department
buildings, Extension Building, 4 office buildings, and a recreation area with a lake and campground. There are over 30 buildings in total. In addition to these facilities, Facilities OMP maintains 11 parking lots, all walkways, steps and lawns adjacent to these areas, including landscaping, and provides snow and ice removal during the winter. The staff meet regularly to review work practices and safety regulations. They take part in additional training to keep up to date on the latest practices and procedures
relative to the cleaning, maintenance, security, and protection of County facilities, employees, and the general public.
"Facilities Operations" includes:
Custodial Services
Our Custodial Staff are trained cleaning professionals who are committed to providing a safe, clean and presentable building environment. We provide custodial services for 10 of our County buildings, their entrances, surrounding grounds, and parking areas. These buildings include:
--Buffalo County Courthouse
--Buffalo County Judicial Center
--Buffalo County Jail/EOC Center
--DHHS
--Adult Probation
--Juvenile Probation
--Extension Building
--215 Office Building
--Buffalo County Highway Department
--Buffalo County Weed District
Maintenance Services
Our Maintenance Staff are trained maintenance professionals who are committed to providing a safe, secure and functional building environment. Their work includes:
--Planned/Preventative Maintenance - includes inspections, servicing, general upkeep to buildings, equipment and grounds.
--Reactive/Unplanned Maintenance - repairing breakdowns of our facilities and grounds
--Overseeing underground fuel storage tanks/piping/lines and ensuring compliance with government regulations
--Monitoring/Maintaining Building Management Systems including HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, etc.
--Emergency Maintenance - assessing/repairing/coordinating repairs to critical system breakdowns
--Snow and Ice Removal
"Facilities Management" includes:
Facility Rental Use
The Facilities OMP department is responsible for facilitating the rental use of county facilities. At this time the principle location of this usage is the Buffalo County Extension Building. The responsibility includes:
--Schedule the usage of the Extension Building meeting rooms & kitchen, and maintain the master schedule
--Process all requests for usage of the meeting rooms & kitchen, and insure compliance with Board policies and regulations
--Execute rental contracts for outside group usage and collect rental fees associated with each agreement
--Verify appropriate requirements are met by groups using the facility
--Provide Facility Assistant when required, for groups with alcohol
--Provide proper access to scheduled groups
--Prep building for usage and follow up to ensure that it has been returned in proper condition
Administrative Services
Operations
--Ensure compliance with employment rules/regulations, county policies, and all applicable state and federal laws/regulations
--Oversee the daily operations of the Facilities OMP workforce and the work assignments
--Monitor, inspect and review the daily operations of the County facilities and grounds
--Manage installations, repairs, equipment testing and contracted maintenance by outside sources
--Oversee the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures
--Utilize and administer facility/building management software systems to manage the county facilities
--Coordinate professional development of Facilities OMP staff through training and workshops
--Have a representative on the County safety committee and any other committee as requested
Procurement
--Review and manage contracts related to county facilities
--Manage Facilities OMP equipment, materials and supplies and order inventory/supplies when needed
--Develop and maintain strong vendor and contractor partnerships to ensure the best quality, cost, and customer service for the County.
--Procure building equipment and supplies as needed for facilities
Claims/Accounts Payable
--Review and keep record of monthly bills and claims against Facilities OMP, including all utility bills for all County buildings
Budget
--Develop and manage Facilities OMP budgets, including preparing and maintaining a yearly budget
--Create cost estimates for anticipated individual projects.
--Manage budgeted costs on projects as they occur.
Management Software System - Facility Dude
--Facility management software utilized by the County
--Work tickets are generated by county employees needing custodial or maintenance assistance. All work requests need to be submitted on a work request utilizing Dude Solutions software (FacilityDude).
--Work tickets are assigned to Facilities staff and/or contractors for work orders
--Additional "preventative maintenance" work tickets are also generated with FacilityDude for scheduled servicing/inspecting/upkeep.
--Once the work has been completed, the work tickets are closed out and a follow up email is sent to the requestor to let them know that the work has been completed
--Data is collected from the information inputted into FacilityDude and utilized for managing current costs and projecting future expenses/budgeting
"Facilities Planning" includes:
Planning, Design & Development
--Develop and implement one, two and six year department plans
--Small Scale - Develop and implement small scale adjustments to
existing spaces to keep space up to date and adequate for current
usage needs.
--Large Scale - Coordinate design, engineering and construction of all Capital improvements including new buildings, new additions to existing buildings, and remodels of existing buildings.
--Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federals laws and regulations related to buildings and grounds
Child Support
Please understand, the Division represents the State of Nebraska. We cannot represent people who owe child support, nor give legal advice, nor assist you in selecting an attorney. Consult your local yellow pages or other resources for attorneys who practice in this field.
Purpose:
The Child Support Enforcement Division prosecutes individuals civilly for payment of their child support obligations. Under appropriate circumstances, the Buffalo County Attorney's Office criminally prosecutes non-payers of child support.
Nebraska has centralized child support collection and disbursement. All child support payments must be sent to the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center to ensure prompt processing:
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center
P.O. Box 82600
Lincoln, NE 68501-2600
Or online at www.nebraskachildsupport.com.
The Nebraska Child Support Call Center is your source for information and the latest updates about your child support case: (877) 631-9973.
Requests for review and modification of child support orders at least three years old may be made to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 831-4573. If calling from outside Nebraska, call (402) 471-9103. Or online at www.dhhs.ne.gov/cse/cseindex.htm.
Businesses which are under court order to withhold child support and/or spousal support payment from the payroll of their employees should send payments to:
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center
P.O. Box 82890
Lincoln, NE 68501-2890
About Child Support Enforcement:
The Nebraska Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is designed to locate non-custodial parents and obtain financial support for their children. The Nebraska CSE Program is administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. CSE provides the following services:
- Locate non-custodial parents
- Establish paternity
- Establish and enforce medical support
- Enforce and collect support payments
All parents with minor children who would like child support services are eligible. The CSE Program works closely with these agencies:
- Nebraska Department of Administrative Services
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Nebraska Department of Revenue
- District and County Courts
- Nebraska Department of Labor
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
- Federal Parent Locator Service
- Sheriffs
- Child Support agencies in all states
- Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
- Credit Reporting Agencies
- Nebraska Payment Center
The same location resources and services are available in all states. Interstate cases are more difficult and generally take longer. However, with new federal legislation and more computer links between states, interstate enforcement of child support is improving.
If you are ordered to pay child support:
- All payments must be made to:
Nebraska Child Support Payment Center
P.O. Box 82600
Lincoln, NE 68501-2600
- If you pay the other party directly, you may not receive credit for the payment.
- Child support payments are due on the first of each month and are delinquent the next day. Interest is charged on the delinquent amount after 30 days.
- Income withholding will be implemented in all cases involving child support whether there is delinquency or not (including unemployment withholding).
- You MUST pay child support regardless of custody or visitation issues.
- Health insurance MUST be provided for the child(ren) if ordered by the Court.
- If you have more than one order or judgment, your payments will be allocated between them. You cannot select which obligation to pay.
- Not paying child support can result in:
- State and Federal Income Tax Intercepts
- Drivers License Suspension
- Suspend Professional Licenses
- Suspend Eligibility For Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- A Report to Credit Agencies
- Denial of Your Passport
- Lottery Prize Intercept
- Liens/Seizure of Property
- Seizure of Bank Accounts
- Criminal Charges
- Jail
If you are ordered to receive child support:
- You can apply for child support services by contacting your local Health and Human Services office or County Attorney.
- If you or your child(ren) are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments, the child support will be assigned to the State of Nebraska.
- DO NOT accept child support payments directly from the non-custodial parent. All payments must be made through the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center in order to be properly credited.
- If the non-custodial parent has more than one order or judgment, all payments received will be allocated proportionately between them.
- Your court order may contain language prohibiting you from removing the child(ren) from the State without the Court’s consent. It is your responsibility to know what the Court’s order says and to comply with it. Failing to do so may result in the suspension or termination of child support.
- Visitation cannot be withheld for non-payment of child support. Withholding visitation can:
- Affect your child’s well-being
- Result in a finding of contempt of court
- Put you in jail
Did you know…?
- Child support is due through the month that the child turns 19.
- Employers who fail to comply with incoming withholding notices or who punish or dismiss employees as a result of income withholding are subject to legal action.
- The County Attorney (or authorized attorney) represents the State and the best interests of the child. No client/attorney relationship exists.
- Either party in an action for child support can request that the case be reviewed for possible modification every three years by contacting Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement, Review and Modification Unit at (800) 831-4573.
- Establishing paternity enables your child(ren) to have access to important family medical history as well and financial and emotional support.
If you need further assistance or have questions regarding Child Support Enforcement, contact your local County Attorney or call the Nebraska Child Support Customer Service Call Center at (877) 631-9973. Or write to:
HHS-CSE
P.O. Box 94728
Lincoln, NE 68509
www.hhs.state.ne.us/cse/cseindex.htm.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Deadlines and Meeting Times
2024 Board of Commissioners Deadlines & Meeting Times
Objectives
• Review and recommend, to the County Board, the enactment and amendment of Buffalo County’s Zoning Map, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code. Also this Commission conducts population, housing, and growth studies of Buffalo County and its rural areas. From this study, the Commission formulates Buffalo County’s Comprehesive Plan. That Plan provides to the Commission and this county a direction as to future growth and development for Buffalo County’s unincorporated and rural areas, including any Zoning Map or Code Amendments that be needed to pursue the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Analyze and submit recommendations of approval or disapproval, of any applications regarding Subdivisions of any Development-Type Operations and Special Uses as identified in the County’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Code to the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners.
• Public meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., at the Buffalo County Courthouse, unless otherwise posted.
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Note: Government Offices can only accept written documents for filing into official government records unless specific statutory language authorizes filings done by other than written medium.
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Fees:
| Filing |
Fee |
| *Zoning permits |
$100.00 ****** |
| *Conditional/Special Use permits |
$50.00 plus estimated cost of publication |
| *Rezoning |
75.00 plus estimated cost of publication posted at time of filing |
| *Amendments to Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations and Zoning map |
$75.00 in each instance plus estimated cost of publication posted at time of filing |
| *Variances submitted to Board of Zoning Adjustment |
$100.00 plus estimated cost of publication posted at time of filing |
**Administrative Subdivision Fees for Buffalo County:
| Filing |
Fee |
| Filing with Zoning Administrator |
$300.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing ****** |
Modifications after filing
Plus filing fees set by Register of Deeds |
$150.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing ******
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| Plus per lot fee of |
$50.00 ****** |
**Non-Administrative Subdivision Fees for Buffalo County:
| Filing |
Fee |
| Preliminary Plat |
$200.00 *** ****** |
| Final Plat (applied each portion if staged) |
$100.00 *** ****** |
| Plus per lot fee of |
$50.00 |
**Other Processes or Events Fees for Buffalo County:
| Filing |
Fee |
| Minor Subdivision Changes |
$100.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing ****** |
| Vacation of Plat or part thereof |
$250.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing
$125.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing for administrative subdivisions ***** |
| Variance |
$100.00 plus estimated cost of publication at time of filing ****** |
| Fee if public hearing postponed |
$50.00 |
| Fee for process if not otherwise stated |
$50.00 |
****Conservation or Preservation Easements Fees for Buffalo County:
| Fee |
| $125.00 or $2.00 per acre, whichever is greater |
Plus filing fees set by Register of Deeds unless Code states otherwise
*Passed at Board of Supervisors meeting on May 28, 2002
**Passed at Board of Supervisors meeting on February 24, 2009
***Passed at Board of Supervisors meeting on September 14, 2010
****Passed at Board of Supervisors meeting on November 23, 2010
*****Passed at Board of Supervisors meeting on June 11, 2013 retroactive to May 14, 2013
******Passed at County Commissioners meeting on April 25, 2017 effective July 1, 2017
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