Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 5 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,929 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 9,203 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 5 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 426 |
| Kansas City International | 544 |
| Denver International | 243 |
| The Alliance Airport has two round-trip flights to the Denver International Airport during the week, one on Saturday, and two on Sunday. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 80 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 250 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is the major transporter of low sulfur coal from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming which generated nearly 10 percent of this nation's electricity last year. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is the largest employer in Alliance, Nebraska. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Alliance |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
| Additional Comments: |
The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (NMPP) is the primary electrical source in Alliance. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | Municipal | | | Major Source..... | Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 350 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 5.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 2.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 7.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 2,500,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 210 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Municipal | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.500 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 1.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Qwest is the primary telephone carrier in the Alliance, Box Butte County area. Digital switching and fiber optics methods of transmission are available for data transmission. Box Butte County is linked to the world with Internet access provided by Charter Communications, Action Communications, Mobius Communications, and Telecomwest. Charter Communications offers high speed Internet access and advanced networking. Action Communications offers Internet access. Mobius Communications, an Internet provider subsidiary of the Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company, offers state-of-the-art Internet access throughout the Panhandle of Nebraska. Telecomwest offers dial-up and wireless Internet service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $328,332,369 (year 2008/2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008/2009
| City....... | | $0.3573600 | | County....... | | $0.4266600 | | School....... | | $1.0500000 | | Other....... | | $0.1380300 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.9767400 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $0.00 | | Revenue......... | $6,265,000.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| As of the 2007-2008 Tax Year |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Council/Manager | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1999 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | City | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 92 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 4 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 60 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 19 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 4 | | 10 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
3 | 733 | 1:13 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 396 | 1:11 |
| Senior High |
1 | 580 | 1:13 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
1 | 9 |
| Community College |
1 | 385 |
| Four-Year College |
1 | 236 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 145 | 1:10 |
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| Alliance places a high value on education with an excellent public school system, as well as an excellent elementary private school. The curriculum at the Alliance Public Schools is designed to provide students with a continuous education pattern regardless of which school they attend. The Public School System offers state-of-the-art hardware and software programs in their computer labs, special education classes available for students needing additional instructional services, and a Career Prospects Program to assist students in career making decisions. Alliance High School has a 96% graduation rate and about 72% of the students go on to higher education. St. Agnes Academy is a private school, kindergarten through eighth grade, with a preschool. The school is sponsored by the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and is open to all denominations. St. Agnes has served the Alliance community since 1908. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 8 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 12 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 4 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 28 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| There is an abundance of beautiful parks, playgrounds, baseball and softball fields. The Box Butte Reservoir, plus many lakes and rivers, make this a fisherman's delight. Rolling sandhills provide a beautiful backdrop for hunting and golf. Radiant sunsets, clean air and big skies create a unique setting for recreational activities. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 8 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $50 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $500 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $300 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $85,000 |
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| Alliance's real estate market boasts a wide variety of homes whether you are a first time buyer, an expanding family, or a retiree looking to make this your home. No matter where you choose to live, if you choose to rent either an apartment or a house, friendly neighbors and a safe environment will also be found. Alliance also has two assisted living facilities and two high-quality nursing homes. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 3 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 7 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 5 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 115 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 3 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 3 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 3 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 492 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 24 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 5 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 195 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 6 | | Assets: | $0 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| Besides having Bank of the West, First National Bank, Wells Fargo, and Nebraska State Bank, Alliance has three credit unions -- Box Butte Public Employees Federal Credit Union, Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union, and Western Heritage Federal Credit Union. Alliance has a full service, full-time Chamber of Commerce. Alliance has quality commercial services that satisfy constumers' needs. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 3 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 460 |
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| Alliance is proud to be the home of several successful manufacturing and production companies. Several companies have expanded recently, bringing more jobs and revenue to the area. We are proud of the varied products our companies produce - industrial hose, commercial heating and air conditioning units, and livestock feed supplements. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 1,800 | | Year Established: | 1888 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Freight Rail Service |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Parker-Hannifin |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 330 | | Year Established: | 1972 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Industrial hose manufacturer |
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| #3. | Business Name: | AEP |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 36 (Male: 32 Female: 4) | | Year Established: | 1976 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Rail car service |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Perrin Manufacturing |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 37 | | Year Established: | 1978 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Commercial heating and air conditioning units |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Vitalix |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 33 | | Year Established: | 1994 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Livestock feed supplements |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Box Butte General Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 247 (Male: 0 Female: 0) | | Year Established: | 1969 | | Products/Service: | Health Care |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Alliance Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 360 | | Year Established: | 1900 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #8. | Business Name: | City of Alliance |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 | | Year Established: | 1888 |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 11 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| 16,804 Commercial Space |
| Building 3201 |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 2 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| Industrial Development Site |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Thank you for looking at Alliance on this virtual site - please contact us to find out how to take a real tour of this historic and friendly city! Alliance is more than 100 years old and boasts of an independent, hard-working lifestyle that invites visitors to become residents. It began as a ranching and farming community, expanded to include the railroad, and now boasts of a diverse and enthusiastic business community that includes successful manufacturing firms, a thriving real estate market, cutting-edge technology companies, and many other businesses and programs to fill your every need. Alliance has a proactive health care system, an excellent educational system, an expansive system of parks and recreational facilities, an active economic development effort, a thriving financial community, and many media contacts including an electronic newspaper to keep the communications flowing. The City government is responsive to citizen interests with an eye toward fiscal responsibility. There are many events to celebrate year-round, culminating in Heritage Days in July, a summer Farmer's Market and the Winterfest in December which is promoted by our active Lied Main Street Program. Add to that clear skies, fresh air and some of the friendliest people on earth, and you have the perfect place to visit or settle. | | Suggested Sites: |
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