Mike Kucera has accepted the Utility Superintendent position previously held by Russ Jones. So the City of Bennet is now accepting applications for a Maintenance Person. Duties include construction and maintenance of water operations, streets, sewers, parks, equipment, garbage site, and all other City facilities. Must obtain sewer and water licensing within the first year of employment. This is a full-time position with benefits. Wages will be based on documented experience and proven skills. The application form and complete job description are available at the Bennet City Office, 685 Monroe Street. (402)782-3300 or email cityoffice@cityofbennet.com. EOE
The annual Bennet Community Clean Up Day is April 27th,m 8 AM to Noon.
At the refuse site, there will be three (3) open top containers for large items such as furniture, mattresses, carpeting, etc. and one (1) container for recycling items such as paper, plastic jugs and cardboard.
Electronic recycling will be at the City Hall, 685 Monroe Street. This service is provided by American Recycling. Their slogan is—if it plugs in, they’ll take it!
Examples of acceptable items: TV’s, desktop PC’s, laptops, iPads, Android tablets, hard drives (outside computer), keyboards, cell phones & chargers, land line phones, walkie talkies, CB radios, cordless phones. Stereo receivers, CD players, headphones & earbuds, speakers. Film cameras, lenses, digital cameras.
Scanners, fax machines, printers, toner cartridges. Game consoles, VCR’s, DVD’S. players, cable & satellite receivers, treadmills. Toasters, microwaves, crock pots, bread machines, coffee makers, irons, food processors.
NO TIRES OR HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS!
Clean-Up Day 2024 (pdf)
DownloadThe planning team would like to thank the residents, property owners, elected officials, city staff, and business owners who participated in the development of Bennet’s Downtown Economic Development Plan. Assistance from all has been invaluable and has been used to create the vision and recommendations laid out in this Plan. Much appreciation to the American Legion Post 280 of Bennet, Nebraska for their contributions during the public engagement portion of this process. We also very much appreciate Keith Marvin and Mason Herrman from Marvin Planning Consultants (MPC), the City staff and the Planning Commission team of Bennet who guided the development of this document. PLAN PRODUCED BY:
Matt Bolander Tristen Brown Lynsey Byers Mia Haschenburger Tanner Hiemer Rabah Khan Chrissy Land Kyle McLaughlin MC Raterman Ruva Tsoka
WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM: Tom Bliss, Executive Director, SENDD Keith Marvin, President & Founder, MPC Mason Herrman, Community Planner, MPC Kerry McCullough-Vondrak, College of Architecture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
COURSE INFORMATION:
Course: CRPL 990 Planning Studio Instructor: Dr. Zhenghong Tang
WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:
Tom Bliss, Executive Director, SENDD Keith Marvin, President & Founder, MPC Mason Herrman, Community Planner, MPC Kerry McCullough-Vondrak, College of Architecture, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Bennet Downtown Economic Development Plan (pdf)
DownloadThe City Council adopted a new fee schedule on February 12, 2024. This schedule includes changes in the garbage rates, pet licenses and building permits/plan reviews.
RES 2024-2.2 Master Fee Schedule (pdf)
DownloadThe City of Bennet has approved the temporary traffic flow during construction of the Bennet Elementary School.
The PDF below shows a map and explanation.
School Construction Temporary Traffic Flow (pdf)
DownloadLancaster County is encouraging County residents located outside of Lincoln city limits to take a brief survey about current and future internet service in the County. Please open the document below and scan the Resident Survey QR code on your smart phone or visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHC62ZB
This is a time for your voice to be heard to help expand internet service in the City of Bennet!
Lancaster County Broadband Survey (pdf)
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