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Small Local Governments And Information Management, Donald F. Norris

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During the past few years, an increasing amount of research has been conducted on the subject of computers and information management in small local governments. These are defined as cities of less than 50,000 population and counties of less than 100,000. Much of this research has been conducted within single states or multi-state regions in the United States. One of its primary purposes seems to have been to assist in the development of training and technical assistance programs on computers and information management for small local. governments.

Residential Investment And Insurance Practices, Jack Ruff

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PART I - Literature Review

PART II - Demographic Profiles of Omaha's Areas

PART III - A Comparison of Real Estate Transfers in Three Omaha Areas

PART IV - Insurance Industry Views

A Study Of The Knowledge And Use Of Hospice By Health Care Professionals In Omaha, Carole Davis, Wilda C. Stephenson, Deborah Caulfield

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The primary objective of this study was to conduct a needs assessment for the Omaha Hospice Organization which would determine the knowledge and/or use of hospice concepts and programs by health care professionals.

Homeowner Insurance In Omaha And The Fair Housing Act: Seeds Of Redlining: A Legal Analysis, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The function of this study is to render a legal determination as to whether or not the data developed by the University of Nebraska's Center for Urban Affairs is sufficient to state a claim under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq., commonly known as the Fair Housing Act.

The State Of Black Omaha: 1984, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This study analyzed data from existing sources in a number of areas relevant to the Black community. Data were gathered in the areas of population characteristics, employment, education, housing, economic development, health, political participation, and administration of justice,

Microcomputers And Local Government: A Handbook -- Participants' Manual, Donald F. Norris

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This handbook has its origins in a conversation between the author and Dr. Theodore Maher in the spring of 1981. The conversation centered on the role that we believed soon would be played by microcomputers in local governments and the concomitant need for training and technical assistance in the acquisition and use of microcomputers.

Caur Annual Report: 1983-84, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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The Center for Applied Urban Research provided a variety of research, technical assistance, and training services during 1983-1984. Service was provided to clients from local and state governments and to non-profit organizations as well as private industry. Communities across Nebraska were the recipients of CAUR assistance. These included Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Nebraska City, Wayne, Gothenburg, and Scottsbluff. State agencies served included the Nebraska Crime Commission, the Department of Social Services, and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Non-profit organizations included the Legal Aid Society, the Urban League, the Omaha Hospice Organization, the Community Housing Resources Board, and the Local Initiatives Support …

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1983, Vol. 11, No. 07, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Computers and Small Local Governments: Users and Uses," by Donald F. Norris and David R. DiMartino.

This is Part I of an article based on a CAUR survey of computing in small local governments in the plains and mountain states. The study was conducted under a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

Part I reports on the frequency of computer use by local governments, the types of computers used, system administration, typical uses, and attitudes toward and satisfaction with computer systems.

Part II, which will be published in the next …

Evaluation Of Proposals For The City Of Gordon For An Electronic Data Processing System, Donald F. Norris

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the city of Gordon, Nebraska.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For The City Of Wayne, Nebraska, David R. Dimartino

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing nee~s of the City of Wayne, Nebraska. The analysis was undertaken pursuant to an agreement dated October, 1983 between the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the City of Wayne.

Request For Proposal: Automated Data Processing Equipment And Software For Butler County, Donald F. Norris

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On October 21, 1983 Butler County, NE released a request for proposal (RFP) for an in-house, on-line, real time, multi-user or multi-programming data processing system or comparable on-line, real time, multi-user or multi-programming, time sharing capability.

Ecological Measure Of Community Linkages: Connecticut As A Case Study, Thomas E. Steahr

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

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Computers And Small Local Governments: Uses And Users, Donald F. Norris

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This article examines the adoption and use of computer technology by cities under 50,000 and counties under 100,000 in seven plains and mountain states. Smaller local governments were found to lag considerably behind their larger counterparts in computer adoption and extent of use. However, pat terns of use were not substantially different, with basic "housekeeping" functions being the most frequently automated.

Computer adoption was associated with size, government form and type, and metropolitan status. No relationship was found between financial status and computer adoption. Most governments used in-house computers, and most of these systems were minicomputers. The frequency of microcomputer …

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1983, Vol. 11, No. 06, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Employment of Black and Hispanic Police Officers," by Sam Walker.

Employment of black and Hispanic police officers in the 50 largest cities in the United States falls short of desirable levels. For both racial groups, employment levels are only half of a hypothetical ideal level. Only two of 50 police departments have achieved a high level of equal employment opportunity compliance with respect to both racial groups. Several police departments have made significant progress in minority employment in recent years, either as a result of voluntary or court-ordered affirmative action plans. …

Homeowner Insurance Availability And Cost In Omaha, Peggy Coffin, Jack Ruff

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In the homeowners' insurance study, the researchers were interested in examining whether dwellers in different locations received the same treatment when shopping for insurance. Contact with the state insurance office and insurance industry groups yielded no information below the city level. Therefore, the information was of no use when trying to detect differences within the city.

Analysis Of Mortgage Lending Patterns In Omaha, Jack Ruff

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This report utilizes home mortgage disclosure data from 21 Omaha lenders, gathered for a seven-year period from 1976 to 1982. Although all years were not available for all institutions, the data base still represented over 38,000 loans and $1 billion worth of lending.

Request For Proposal Microcomputer Equipment And Programming For The City Of Gordon, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is submitted to solicit proposals from qualified vendors of computer hardware, software, and support for the City of Gordon, Nebraska. In order to receive consideration, a proposed system must meet the requirements of the City of Gordon as herein described.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1983, Vol. 11, No. 05, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "A Study of Mandated Technology Adoption," by Peter C. Young.

The Wyoming State Legislature in 1980 enacted the Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act (UMFPA). Among other things, UMFPA established specific guidelines for conformance to uniform fiscal procedures for first class cities in Wyoming.1 Of significance to this study were the requirements for use of a standardized chart of accounts and the adoption of generally accepted accounting procedures.

Computers And Small Local Governments: A Survey Of Computer In The Plains And Mountain States, Donald F. Norris, David R. Dimartino

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In July, 1982 the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha was awarded a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to develop and test a training and technical assistance program to help small and rural local governments acquire and use microcomputer technology. This effort contains two major parts: 1) demonstrations of prototype methods in one or more Nebraska local governments that they can use to acquire microcomputer systems, and 2) development of training programs, training materials, and a film on microcomputers for local government officials.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1983, Vol. 11, No. 04, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Omaha's Revenue Structure Compared to Other Cities," by Murray Frost.

How does Omaha raise the revenue it needs to finance the services it provides? How does this compare to other cities? These were the initial questions in an analysis of revenue alternatives conducted for the city of Omaha by the Center for Applied Urban Research.l In addition, this report addresses the question: How does the burden of major state and local taxes on individuals in Omaha compare to other cities?

Municipal Revenue Sources: Analysis Of Omaha's Options, Murray Frost

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The purpose of this report is to examine and evaluate revenue sources that can serve as supplements or alternatives to Omaha's current revenue structure.

The German-Oregonians, 1850-1918, Roberta Lee Schmalenberger

Dissertations and Theses

Of all the foreign-born elements of Oregon's population, the German-born have been the most prominent in terms of size and continuity. At the turn of the century they were an organized and enterprising ethnic group that supported a German-language press, numerous social clubs and ethnic churches. The German-born contributed their share to the development of Oregon through men whose names are almost household words today: Meier and Frank, Weinhard, Dammasch, Villard and Weyerhaeuser. Yet for all of their visibility, the Germans in Oregon have not been remembered as a particular ethnic group.

The demise of a visible German culture in …

Microcomputers And City Governments, Donald F. Norris, Vincent J. Webb

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In 1976 a revolution occurred. blood was shed, but the effects No shots were fired, no of the revolution in electronic data processing have been felt throughout the country. What is more, its effects will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Health And Fitness Participation And Demand In The South-Southwest Ymca Service Area, David R. Dimartino

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The findings of this report, based on the expressed opinions of respondents, are that:

- A high degree of health and fitness activity is pursued by residents of the South-Southwest YMCA service area.

-Fitness activity is motivated by health awareness and a variety of fitness goals.

- A demand exists for additional and/or expanded health and fitness facilities in the area and specifically at the South-Southwest YMCA.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For Butler County, Ne, Donald F. Norris, David R. Dimartino

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing needs of Butler County, Nebraska. It was undertaken pursuant to a letter of March 11, 1983 from the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to the Butler County Board of Supervisors.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For The City Of Gordon, Donald F. Norris

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing needs of the city of Gordon, Nebraska. of March The analysis was undertaken pursuant to a letter 14, 1983 from the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to the Gordon city manager.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For The Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools Ashland, Ne, David R. Dimartino, Donald F. Norris

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the administrative data processing needs of the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools in Ashland, Nebraska. The analysis was undertaken pursuant to a letter of March 11, 1983 from the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to the school superintendent.

City Of Omaha Personnel Department: Analysis And Recommendations, Donald F. Norris, B. J. Reed, Vincent J. Webb

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The Center for Applied Urban Research undertook an analysis of the city of Omaha personnel department during the winter and spring of 1983. This is a summary of the principal findings and recommendations of that analysis. Detailed discussion regarding these and other important issues of personnel management in Omaha can be found in the body of this report.

Survey Of Uno Alumni, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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The purpose of this study was to obtain information from UNO alumni regarding their perceptions of various aspects of the university. In particular, alumni participation in university events and their visits to the campus were researched. Alumni were also asked to state their reasons for attending UNO, to rate various dimensions of the university, and to rate the importance of their UNO educations to their careers and lives. The questionnaire gathered further information on alumni pride in UNO, the importance of several sources of information concerning the university, and interest in topics covered in the alumni publications.

Kellom Heights Stage Ii: Trends And Conditions Impacting Commercial And Office Space Development, R. K. Piper

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This report was prepared in response to a request for assistance from the Omaha Economic Development Corporation for the collection of information pertaining to the development of a neighborhood commercial and office center near 24th and Cuming Streets. The primary purpose of the report is to provide an accurate description of current conditions and significant trends in the immediate Kellom Heights area that would have an impact on the proposed development.