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Friday, February 17, 2023

Crankshaft repair for Engine 5 at the Falls City Power Plant is underway. Engine 5 is a Fairbanks-Morse, duel fuel, 2800 horsepower, 8 cylinder engine installed in 1951. It is capable of generating 1.8 megawatts of electricity which is about 12% of the watts needed to power the entire town. The engine is utilized under emergency operation only limited to 100 hours/year of operation. In 2021, the engine had a catastrophic failure causing warping of the 15-ton crankshaft which required repair. The city contracted with Farabee Mechanical which is based out of Hickman, NE to perform the repairs. The crankshaft...

2023 Street Sign Replacement - Request for Quotes

Friday, February 10, 2023

The City of Falls City is requesting quotes for the replacement of existing City Street Signs. Bids will be due by 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2023 via mail at 2307 Barada Street, Falls City, NE 68355 or email to a.nussbaum@fallscityne.us. The contract to purchase will be awarded to the most responsible, responsive bidder whose submission, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the City of Falls City price and other factors considered, such as quality of equipment conformity of the specifications and warranty. Quotes may be submitted via mail or email. The Request for Quote shall reference the...

Become a Member of our Team!

Monday, December 12, 2022

We are accepting applications for the below listed positions. Click on the job titles below for a detailed job description. >Utility Superintendent - Management Position (Annual Salary $65,000-$85,000) >Laborer - Street Department ($16.24/hr to $21.14/hr) Covered by IBEW Union CBA >Linecrew Lineman - Journeyman License Preferred ($24.24/hr to $32.19/hr) The positions offer competitive wages, health insurance, health savings/flex spending accounts, life insurance, retirement plan, paid leave including holiday, vacation and sick leave. Interested applicants can submit a completed application to the City Clerk's Office at 2307 Barada Street, Falls City, NE 68355 or can apply online at indeed.com. Positons will remain open...

Fire Hydrant Refurbishing to Recommence

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

In collaboration with the Falls City Volunteer Fire Department, the refurbishing of fire hydrants project will recommence on March 13, 2023. A total of 211 hydrants will be surface prepped and painted. The work will start on East 17th street and continue north to 35th street. We ask that vehicles are not parked near the hydrants to allow access for equipment. If possible, remove any tall grasses, flowers or weeds around the hydrants to aid in the process. After painting is completed, each hydrant will have the tops color coded to indicate water flow. We thank you for continued support...

Notice to Bidders - Storm Sewer Repair

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Clearly labeled bids will be received by the City of Falls City, Nebraska at the office of City of Falls City, 2307 Barada Street, Falls City, NE 68355 until 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 and thereafter for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary on the: 2022 Storm Sewer Repair - 16th & Crook Street Plans and specifications may be obtained in the City of Falls City Office at the above address or downloaded here. Contract Documents Plan Exhibit NDOT Standard Plans Questions concerning...

Street Parking for Snow & Ice Control - Please park vehicles on the SOUTH or WEST sides of the street and move vehicles to the NORTH or EAST sides once snow plows have gone thru!

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Please park vehicles on the SOUTH or WEST sides of the street and move vehicles to the NORTH or EAST sides once snow plows have gone thru!

Vacant Property Registration

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Ordinance 2022-112 requiring registration of both residential and commercial vacant/abandoned properties was adopted by the City of Falls City on December 5th, 2022. The ordinance places a duty on the owner of vacant/abandoned properties to register the property with the city. Vacant/abandoned properties have been neglected by their owners, leaving it up to the city to keep them from becoming crime magnets, fire hazards, or dumping grounds and overwhelming city resources. Property owners can register a vacant property by submitting a completed Vacant Property Registration Form to City Hall. There is no fee for initial registration. Property owners can find additional information...

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