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NE Code § 14-563 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-563 - City funds; authorized investments.

14-563.  City funds; authorized investments.Notwithstanding any provision of a home rule charter, funds of the city available for such purpose may be invested in securities of the United States, the State of Nebraska, a city of the metropolitan class, a county in which such city of the metropolitan class is located, or a school district of such city, in the securities of municipally owned and operated public utility property and plants of such city, or in the same manner as funds of the State of Nebraska are invested, except that the city treasurer may purchase certificates of deposit from and make time deposits in banks, capital stock financial institutions, or qualifying mutual financial institutions selected as depositories of city funds. Section 77-2366 shall apply to deposits in capital stock financial institutions. Section 77-2365.01 shall apply to deposits in qualifying mutual financial institutions.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. IV, § 52, p. 493;   C.S.1922, § 3678;   C.S.1929, § 14-555;   R.S.1943, § 14-563;   Laws 1987, LB 440, § 1;   Laws 1989, LB 33, § 10;  Laws 2001, LB 362, § 11. Cross References  Surplus funds, investment, see section 77-2341.
NE Code § 14-564 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-564 - City supplies; advertisement for bids; sheltered workshop; negotiation; contracts.

14-564.  City supplies; advertisement for bids; sheltered workshop; negotiation; contracts.During the month of December of each year, the city council shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, a list of all supplies required for each office and department or board for the ensuing year. Such list shall designate clearly the quantity and quality of the articles required, but shall not specify the particular product of any manufacturer. The city council may negotiate directly with a sheltered workshop for such supplies pursuant to section 48-1503. In the event the council does not negotiate with a sheltered workshop, the city clerk shall advertise for bids on the articles in such list for at least three successive days in the official newspaper. Such advertisement shall state, in substance, that at a certain stated regular meeting of the city council, bids will be received and opened for all such supplies, and it shall be sufficient in such advertisement to describe the articles in a general way and refer to such list as being on file in the office of the city clerk. Such bids shall be received at the first regular meeting of the city council held after such advertisement has been completed, and awards shall be made at the next regular meeting thereafter. Bidders shall not be required to bid on all items included in such estimates, nor upon all items in one class. The council may accept the lowest and best bid on any item or items and may reject any and all bids. Other or additional supplies not exceeding the value of one hundred dollars for any officer or board may be purchased on the request of the mayor and comptroller.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. IV, § 53, p. 493;   C.S.1922, § 3679;   C.S.1929, § 14-556;   R.S.1943, § 14-564;   Laws 1984, LB 540, § 6. Annotations  Fiscal year for city of metropolitan class begins on January 1, and ends on December 31 of each year. Johnson v. Leidy, 86 Neb. 818, 126 N.W. 514 (1910). City is liable for reasonable value of benefits received and retained under a contract which it was authorized to make, but which was void because irregularly executed. Cathers v. Moores, 78 Neb. 13, 110 N.W. 689 (1907).
NE Code § 14-565 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-565 - City supplies; equipment; described.

14-565.  City supplies; equipment; described.The list described in section 14-564 shall include any and all supplies or equipment for public improvements, street cleaning or repairs, or horses, hose, engines, vehicles or implements used by the park board, fire department or police department. A list of such supplies may be made and advertised for at any time upon request of the proper board of officers, but subject to said section as to the bids and newspapers and advertisement for bids. The said list shall not include the books, documents or other papers or material purchased by the library board.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. IV, § 54, p. 494;   C.S.1922, § 3680;   C.S.1929, § 14-557;   R.S.1943, § 14-565.
NE Code § 14-566 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-566 - Printing; official newspaper; how designated; failure to print notice.

14-566.  Printing; official newspaper; how designated; failure to print notice.At the beginning of the term of each council, the purchasing agent shall advertise for three days in each daily newspaper of general circulation in the city for proposals for publishing in some daily newspaper, published in the English language and otherwise meeting the requirements of a legal newspaper fixed by state law, all public advertisements, notices, ordinances, resolutions, council proceedings, and all other matter published by the city. In addition to considering the rate bid for printing, the purchasing agent may give weight to the character of circulation, quality of printing, plant, delivery service, and responsibility of the bidders in determining the lowest and best bid. He may also consider the advantage of the same plant's combining publication of ordinances and providing an ordinance publishing service to subscribers. The purchasing agent shall notify the city clerk of his selection of the official newspaper, which shall continue as such throughout the term of the council. The council may order additional publication of any of its proceedings in any other qualified newspaper or publication. If at any time, the designated official newspaper ceases regular publication or is not giving service satisfactory to the council, the purchasing agent shall recommend another qualified newspaper to the council and, upon approval of the council, it shall become the official newspaper. In case of refusal or neglect of the official newspaper to publish any required notice, the city clerk shall post it in a conspicuous place in the city hall, and he shall keep a written record of such posting witnessed by two persons. The record of such posting shall be evidence that the same was done as required and shall be sufficient to fulfill the requirement of publication. The city shall not be without an official newspaper more than thirty days at a time.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. IV, § 55, p. 494;   C.S.1922, § 3681;   C.S.1929, § 14-558;   R.S.1943, § 14-566;   Laws 1969, c. 62, § 1, p. 371. Annotations Effect of posting notice raised but not decided. Chicago & N.W. Ry. Co. v. City of Omaha, 156 Neb. 705, 57 N.W.2d 753 (1953).
NE Code § 14-568 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-568 - Municipal bidding procedure; waiver; when.

14-568.  Municipal bidding procedure; waiver; when.Notwithstanding any charter or statutory provisions or restrictions, any municipal bidding procedure may be waived by the city council of a city of the metropolitan class when required to comply with any federal grant, loan, or program.Source Laws 2011, LB335, § 1.
NE Code § 14-601 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-601 - Police; appointment; powers and duties of council.

14-601.  Police; appointment; powers and duties of council.The council shall have power, and it shall be its duty to appoint a chief of police, and all other members of the police force to the extent that funds may be available to pay their salaries, and as may be necessary to protect citizens and property, and maintain peace and good order. The council may appoint and define the duties of not to exceed two police matrons.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 1, p. 496;   C.S.1922, § 3682;   C.S.1929, § 14-601;   R.S.1943, § 14-601. Annotations  Until particular event happens upon which pension is to be paid to police officer, there is no vested right in pension payments. Lickert v. City of Omaha, 144 Neb. 75, 12 N.W.2d 644 (1944). Provisions of this article are subject to amendment by ordinance adopted by city council and submitted to electors of city of metropolitan class operating under home rule charter. Munch v. Tusa, 140 Neb. 457, 300 N.W. 385 (1941). Provisions relative to appointment and discharge of fireman are substantially identical with those relating to policeman. Shandy v. City of Omaha, 127 Neb. 406, 255 N.W. 477 (1934). City is empowered to appoint police officers and require them to give bonds, and persons injured by negligent acts may recover thereon, although bond runs to the city as obligee. Curnyn v. Kinney, 119 Neb. 478, 229 N.W. 894 (1930). A member of the police department of a metropolitan city is an officer and in the service of a governmental agency of the state. Rooney v. City of Omaha, 104 Neb. 260, 177 N.W. 166 (1920), opinion modified 105 Neb. 447, 181 N.W. 143 (1920). When policeman of metropolitan city is assigned work outside duties of peace officer, but falling within corporate functions of municipality, he becomes servant thereof in its corporate capacity. Levin v. City of Omaha, 102 Neb. 328, 167 N.W. 214 (1918).
NE Code § 14-602 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-602 - Chief of police; duties.

14-602.  Chief of police; duties.The chief of police shall have the supervision and control of the police force of the city, subject to the orders of the superintendent of police. All orders relating to the direction of the police force shall be given through the chief of police or, in his absence, the officer in charge of the police force.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 2, p. 496;   C.S.1922, § 3683;   C.S.1929, § 14-602;   R.S.1943, § 14-602. Annotations It is the duty of mayor and chief of police to interfere actively to prevent open violation of law, and compliance may be compelled by mandamus. Moores v. State ex rel. Dunn, 71 Neb. 522, 99 N.W. 249 (1904).
NE Code § 14-603 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-603 - Chief of police; jurisdiction for service of process; bail.

14-603.  Chief of police; jurisdiction for service of process; bail.The chief of police shall be the principal ministerial officer of the corporation. His or her jurisdiction and that of his or her officers in the service of process in all criminal cases and in cases for the violation of city ordinances shall be coextensive with the county. The chief of police or his or her officers shall take bail in all bailable cases for the appearance before the county court of persons under arrest, but such bail shall be subject to the approval of the county court.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 3, p. 496;   C.S.1922, § 3684;   C.S.1929, § 14-603;   R.S.1943, § 14-603;   Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 97;   Laws 1984, LB 13, § 2. Annotations Jurisdiction of chief of police is restricted to county in which metropolitan city is located. Barton v. City of Omaha, 180 Neb. 752, 145 N.W.2d 444 (1966).
NE Code § 14-604 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-604 - Chief of police; riots; subject to order of mayor; arrest powers.

14-604.  Chief of police; riots; subject to order of mayor; arrest powers.The chief of police shall be subject to the orders of the mayor in the suppression of riots and tumultuous disturbances and breaches of the peace. He or she may pursue and arrest any person fleeing from justice in any part of the state and shall forthwith bring all persons by him or her arrested before the county court for trial or examination. He or she may receive and execute any proper authority for the arrest and detention of criminals fleeing or escaping from other places or states.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 4, p. 496;   C.S.1922, § 3685;   C.S.1929, § 14-604;   R.S.1943, § 14-604;   Laws 1972, LB 1032, § 98;   Laws 1984, LB 13, § 3. Annotations  This section does not apply to proceedings instituted by complaint for violation of state statutes. Koop v. City of Omaha, 173 Neb. 633, 114 N.W.2d 380 (1962). It is the duty of the chief of police to interfere for the prevention of public violation of the law, and this duty may be enforced by mandamus. Moores v. State ex rel. Dunn, 71 Neb. 522, 99 N.W. 249 (1904).
NE Code § 14-605 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-605 - Chief of police; powers.

14-605.  Chief of police; powers.The chief of police shall have, in the discharge of his proper duties, like powers and be subject to like responsibilities as sheriffs in similar cases.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 5, p. 497;   C.S.1922, § 3686;   C.S.1929, § 14-605;   R.S.1943, § 14-605. Annotations  The purpose of this section is to give chief of police the same powers and responsibilities to enforce the law as that given to sheriffs; it does not make the chief of police liable for the acts of policemen. Webber v. Andersen, 187 Neb. 9, 187 N.W.2d 290 (1971). The chief of police has same duty as sheriff to interfere for prevention of public violation of the law. Moores v. State ex rel. Dunn, 71 Neb. 522, 99 N.W. 249 (1904).
NE Code § 14-606 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-606 - Police officer; bond; arrest powers.

14-606.  Police officer; bond; arrest powers.Each police officer shall give a bond, shall have the same powers as sheriffs in arresting all offenders against the laws of the state, and may arrest all offenders against the ordinances of the city with or without a warrant. In discharge of their duties as police officers, they shall be subject to the immediate orders of the chief of police.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 6, p. 497;   C.S.1922, § 3687;   C.S.1929, § 14-606;   R.S.1943, § 14-606;   Laws 1988, LB 1030, § 2. Annotations  A policeman is an officer who is required to give an official bond, and premium is payable from general funds of the city. Wheeler v. City of Omaha, 111 Neb. 494, 196 N.W. 894 (1924). Policeman is required to give bond as a public officer. Rooney v. City of Omaha, 104 Neb. 260, 177 N.W. 166 (1920).
NE Code § 14-607 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-607 - Police officer; reports; duties.

14-607.  Police officer; reports; duties.It shall be the duty of police officers to make a daily report to the chief of police of the time of lighting and extinguishing of all public lights and lamps upon their beats, and also any lamps that may be broken or out of repair. They shall also report to the same office any defect in any sidewalk, street, alley, or other public highway or the existence of ice or dangerous obstructions on the walks or streets, or break in any sewer, or disagreeable odors emanating from inlets to sewers, or any violation of the health laws or ordinances of the city. Suitable blanks for making such reports shall be furnished to the chief of police by the city electrician and health commissioner. Such reports shall be by the chief of police transmitted to the proper officers of the city. In case of any violation of laws or ordinances the police officer making report shall report the facts to the appropriate prosecuting authority. They shall also perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 7, p. 497;   C.S.1922, § 3688;   C.S.1929, § 14-607;   R.S.1943, § 14-607;  Laws 2014, LB464, § 1.
NE Code § 14-609 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-609 - Police; removal.

14-609.  Police; removal.All members or appointees of the police department shall be subject to removal by the city council in the same manner as provided for members of the fire department.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. V, § 9, p. 499;   C.S.1922, § 3690;   C.S.1929, § 14-609;   R.S.1943, § 14-609. Cross References  Removal of firefighters, see section 14-704.Annotations All members of police department are subject to removal by city council in the same manner as provided for members of fire department. State ex rel. Sutton v. Towl, 127 Neb. 848, 257 N.W. 263 (1934).
NE Code § 14-701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-701 - Transferred to section 14-102.02.

14-701.  Transferred to section 14-102.02.
NE Code § 14-702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-702 - Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check.

14-702.  Fire department; officers, employees; appointment; criminal history record information check.The city council shall employ a chief of the fire department and all other officers, firefighters, and assistants as may be proper and necessary for the effective service of the fire department to the extent and limit that the funds provided by the city council for that purpose will allow. Each fire department applicant shall, as a condition of employment, submit to the city a full set of his or her fingerprints along with written permission authorizing the city to forward the set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, through either the Nebraska State Patrol or the police department, to facilitate a check of his or her criminal history record information by the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The fingerprint check provided for in this section shall be solely for the purpose of confirming information provided by the fire department applicant.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. VI, § 5, p. 506;   C.S.1922, § 3706;   C.S.1929, § 14-706;   R.S.1943, § 14-702;   Laws 1994, LB 1025, § 1.
NE Code § 14-704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-704 - Fire department; officers; removal; causes; procedure.

14-704.  Fire department; officers; removal; causes; procedure.All members or appointees of the fire department shall be subject to removal by the city council under such rules and regulations as may be adopted, and whenever the council shall consider and declare such removal necessary for the proper management or discipline, or for the more effective working or service of the fire department. No member or officer of the fire department shall be discharged for political reasons, nor shall a person be employed or taken into such department for political reasons. Before a fireman can be discharged, charges must be filed against him before the council and a hearing had thereon, and an opportunity given such member to defend against such charges, but this provision shall not be construed to prevent peremptory suspension of such member by his superiors in case of misconduct or neglect of duty or disobedience to orders. Whenever any such suspension is made, charges shall be at once filed before the council by the person ordering such suspension, and a trial had thereon. The council shall have the power to enforce the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers, and to administer oaths to them in the same manner and with like effect and under the same penalties as in the case of magistrates exercising civil and criminal jurisdiction under the statutes of the State of Nebraska. It shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be authorized or defined by ordinance.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. VI, § 6, p. 506;   C.S.1922, § 3707;   C.S.1929, § 14-707;   R.S.1943, § 14-704. Annotations  Dismissal is necessary when the employee lacks the qualifications of the position, fails in the performance of his duties, or has been shown to be an unfit or improper person to hold the position. Lewis v. City of Omaha, 153 Neb. 11, 43 N.W.2d 419 (1950). This section makes members of fire department subject to removal by city council under conditions specified herein. State ex rel. Sutton v. Towl, 127 Neb. 848, 257 N.W. 263 (1934). Members of police or fire department may be discharged on economic grounds without notice of hearing. State ex rel. Gieseke v. Moores, 63 Neb. 301, 88 N.W. 490 (1901); Moores v. State ex rel. Shoop, 54 Neb. 486, 74 N.W. 823 (1898). Passage of resolution abolishing office and notification of incumbent that his services were no longer needed is sufficient to constitute discharge of officer. Moores v. State ex rel. Cox, 4 Neb. Unof. 235, 93 N.W. 986 (1903).
NE Code § 14-709 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-709 - Authorized arson investigator; classified as a peace officer; when; powers.

14-709.  Authorized arson investigator; classified as a peace officer; when; powers.Any person who is a sworn member of an organized and paid fire department of any city of the metropolitan class and who is an authorized arson investigator for such city in order to determine the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires shall be classified as a peace officer while on duty and in the course of any such investigation. Such person shall possess the same powers of arrest, search, and seizure and the securing and service of warrants as police officers of such city.While on duty and in the course of any such investigation, such person may carry such weapons as may be necessary but only if that person has satisfactorily completed a training program offered or approved by the Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council or equivalent training offered by such city and certified by the council. Such training need not include exposure to vehicle and traffic law, traffic control and accident investigation, or first aid.Such person shall in addition have been an active member of an organized fire department for a minimum of six years and shall meet the minimum qualifications and training standards established by the city for all firefighters.Any person granted the powers enumerated in this section may exercise such powers only while on duty and during the course of investigating the cause, origin, and circumstances of a fire.Source   Laws 1981, LB 205, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 971, § 1.
NE Code § 14-805 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 14 - Cities of the Metropolitan Class|14-805 - Claims; disallowance; notice.

14-805.  Claims; disallowance; notice.Upon the rejection or disallowance of any claim, it shall be the duty of the city clerk to notify the claimant or his agent or attorney of such fact, unless such notice is waived in writing. Such notice may be served by any person authorized by the city clerk and must be served within ten days from the rejection of such claim. The notice and return thereon must be filed with the comptroller.Source   Laws 1921, c. 116, art. VII, § 5, p. 510;   C.S.1922, § 3713;   C.S.1929, § 14-805;   R.S.1943, § 14-805.