Registration ends on Friday, Oct. 26 for Crete Recreation's Kickin' It with Gold Star Martial Arts.

This five-week introductory martial arts program for kids will have two age groups, 4 & 5 year-olds and ages 6 & up. They will meet on Sundays starting in November at Gold Star Martials Arts, 142 West 13th Street in Crete, at times to be determined. The program is designed to expose participants to the fundamental elements of martial arts with an emphasis placed on having fun while learning self defense and bulling prevention skills.

Sign up available at City Hall or online on RecDesk.

Crete Waggin’ Tail Dog Park will be closed on Wednesday (Oct. 24) to allow the Parks & Recreation crew to spray for weeds.

The park will reopen for two-legged and four-legged patrons on Thursday.

The City of Crete website (www.crete.ne.gov) provides a number of services that can be completed right from a computer or mobile device, including activities related to Public Works and Recreation departments and Crete Public Library.

Sign up for Parks & Recreation programs

RecDesk is the online platform used when signing up for Crete Recreation programs year-round. Forms are available during each signup period and those using RecDesk are asked to register an account. (Note: A sibling discount is offered only for siblings participating in the same program - the first child is registered at the full fee and additional siblings in the same program receive the discounted fee.)

The RecDesk link (here) is also on the homepage of the city’s website as well as in the Parks and Recreation section under the Departments tab.

Pay a utility bill

Using the State of Nebraska’s PayPort site, Crete utility customers may pay their bill online using their credit or debit cards, or savings or checking account information. Information needed is the name on the utility account, account number and address. An email account is required to receive a receipt. The link is also on the homepage or the Public Works/Utility Rates and Payments section.

Pay library fees or reserve a meeting room

The library’s catalog isn’t the only library service available online.

The PayPort online site can also be used to pay Crete Public Library card fees and fines on materials using the same payment methods described above. Individuals can also use an online form to submit a reservation for one of three rooms at the library - Nebraska Room, Meeting Room, or Program Room. Submitted information is sent by email to a library staff member who will respond to the request. Both links can be found under the Library Services section on the city’s website.

View and download building permits

Building permits are available on the city’s website for viewing and download under the Public Works/Building Inspector’s section along with links to city codes pertaining to zoning and building regulations.

Crete Waggin’ Tail Dog Park

Crete’s newest park to-date is for the dogs (and accompanying owners) on 3 acres of City-owned land at the corner of East 13th Street (West Sprague Rd.) and County Road 2400, just to the west of Crete Municipal Airport. The park opened in July 2015 and was made possible by a large grant from the Nestle Foundation. (Go to Parks and Recreation Department Main Page)

The entire park is fenced and divided into large and small dog areas. Each side includes a water hydrant and bowl, and benches donated by local businesses and individuals. Each side also has a pergola, constructed by Crete High School students, and a picnic table donated by the Crete Rotary Club. Trees were planted on each side to break up the formerly open pasture land.

The park is open from dawn to dusk and patrons are asked to adhere to the rules posted at the entrance.

Recently approved additions to the Crete City Code are part of elected officials’ proactive efforts to improve community appearance by calling attention to objects and materials on streets, sidewalks, alleys and other rights-of-way. The Crete City Council adopted new codes to manage materials deposited on or near streets, alleys, etc. and as with other city laws, voluntary compliance is far more desirable than enforcement actions.

The first item affects garbage and recycling totes, which may only be placed or left near the curb on the evening before or day of pick-up. Residents should remove receptacles from the curb once the items within have been picked-up. Fines range from $10 to $50 if the containers are left at the curb. (§4-207.02 RESIDENCE; REFUSE/RECYCLE RECEPTACLES; PLACEMENT AT CURB)

Also dealing with items at the curb or similar areas, furniture and other items cannot be left at or near the curb for more than 24 hours. Residents who wish to offer items that someone may want are allowed to leave it near the curb for 24 hours; after that, items need to be removed. Fines for this code violation range from $100 to $500.  (§4-319 FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS, LITTER, DISCARDED MATERIAL ON RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROHIBITED)

In addition, the elected officials wanted to address the practice of rock, gravel, dirt, construction material, litter, and/or containers placed upon any street, alley, right-of-way, or sidewalk. Prior permission is needed from the city for residents wanting to place materials in those areas. Fines range from $100 to $500. (§8-311 LITTER, OTHER MATERIAL DEPOSITED ON STREET, ALLEY, RIGHT-OF-WAY, SIDEWALK; PROHIBITED)

For questions, please contact the City of Crete Public Works Department at City Hall, 402.826.4312.

For more information on the city's Transfer Station - for disposal of large items or loads of household trash, and yard waste - see the Public Works section.

An abbreviated design and construction timeline for the new Crete Public Library and community building has been updated as of Oct. 16, 2018. (This timeline is subject to change.)

(May - June 2018: Engineering plans and specifications)

(July 2018: Construction bidding)

(August 2018: Pre-construction staking, permits, mobilization)

September - October 2018: Site finish grading

October - November 2018: Utilities and power installation

October - December 2018: Footings and foundations

November 2018 - January 2019: West retaining wall

December 2018 - February 2019: Structural steel construction

January - May 2019: Roofing

February - October 2019: Interior construction

December 2019: Finish construction

December 20, 2019: Estimated completion date

December 21-31, 2019: Estimated closure of old library

January 2, 2019: Estimated opening of new library facilities

Spring 2020: Off-site hard and soft-scape installation

CVFD Membership Requirements

Interested individuals are asked to complete an application for membership to the Crete Volunteer Fire Department.

Basic requirements for candidates are:

• high school graduate or equivalency
• at least 19 years of age
• good health and physical condition
• must be a resident of the Crete Fire District
• no felony conviction (unless waived by Department for good cause)
• valid driver’s license
• must become EMT certified within 2 years

Duties and responsibilities include:

Work involves the responsibility for performing appropriate fire department functions in the fire station and assigned districts of response. Work normally consists of routine duties including maintaining fire station and grounds in a presentable condition. Duties also consist of participating in independent study, company drills, scheduled training at the fire department training grounds, fire prevention, inspections, fire fighting and rescue operations in residential and mercantile structures and providing emergency medical services in the field where assigned. Duties in emergency situations may be performed under hazardous conditions during fire fighting and rescue operations in all weather and 24 hours a day. Additional information is available in the Membership Application below.

View/Download CVFD Membership Application

Click on the links below to download forms

• Building Permit Form
• Plumbing Permit Form
• Mechanical Permit Form
• Fence Permit Form
• Sign Permit
• Curb Cuts
• Demolition Permit
• Well Permit
• Right-of-way Permit
• Septic System Permit
• House Moving Permit
• Mobile Home Placement Permit
• Plumbing License Renewal Form for 2018
• Application For Variance
• Flood Plain Development Permit

City of Crete
Departments of Public Works
Utilities and Payments

City Hall - 243 E. 13th Street
(Public Works Utility Office main entrance on south side)
P.O. Box 86
Crete, NE 68333
Public Works Directory

Public Works Office - Bills and Payments:

• A service deposit is required on all addresses; transferable if the resident moves to a new address within City service;
• All utility billing statements are mailed the last business day of the month;
• Bills are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of each month;
• Bills paid by the 15th receive a 10% discount; accounts paid after the due date are subject to forfeiture of this discount;
• Accounts not paid by the due date receive a courtesy notice; a disconnect date is noted on the original bill and the courtesy notice;
• Payments can be made in person (drive-thru available) at the Public Works Office at City Hall, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; night drop, mailed or online;
• Personal checks, money orders or cash are accepted; debit/credit cards accepted with 2.5% convenience fee.
• Pay utility bills 24/7 through the online bill payment option. Make a payment online
  • Cards, checking or savings account can be used (with routing and account numbers)
  • Information required: name on the utility account, address, and the utility account number 
  • Email address is requested in order to receive a receipt
  • Account will still be credited on the day the payment is made. 
• If you have any other questions, visit the Public Works Office at City Hall.

Electrical Service: The City of Crete Departments of Public Works Electric System retails electricity within the corporate limits. 

• View Current Electric Rates

Water and Sewer Service: 

• View Current Water Rates
• Residential Sewer Rate: Monthly customer fee $29.70, plus $2.63 per 1,000 gallons average monthly water consumption for the lowest three months of water usage of the five winter months of November, December, January February and March (Calculated each April) or $37.51 average sewer fee for customers without usage history. 
• Commercial Sewer Rates: Contact the Public Works Office at 402-826-4312.

Garbage Collection and Recycling: The City of Crete solid waste service is provided by The Garbage Company. A recycling tote is included free of charge.

• Residential Rates: 
  • Small Tote (65 gallon)    $17.89
  • Large Tote (95 gallon)    $18.18
  • 2 (95 gal.) Totes             $22.98
  • Seasonal Yard Waste     $12.00
• Commercial Rates: Contact The Garbage Company directly at 1-800-322-4272 for service and rates.

Please see the Public Works sections at left for more information on these City services.

Outside Services:

• Spectrum Cable - 1-800-248-8823
• Black Hills Energy (natural gas company) - 1-888-890-5554
• Windstream (local telephone service) - 1-800-347-1991; Repair Service - 611
• Other television and phone services available, check local directory