Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 8 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,620 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,900 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 40 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 120 |
| Kansas City International | 237 |
| Denver International | 429 |
| The York Municipal Airport, eight miles east of Bradshaw, has available hangar rental, as well as jet and 100 low lead fuel. There are 25 private planes hangared there. Charter service is available. US Airways provides scheduled air service at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport near Grand Island, 33 miles west. United Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Allegiant Air operate out of the Lincoln Airport, 53 miles east of Bradshaw. The Eppley Express runs from Omaha to Kearney with stops at York and the Grand Island and Lincoln airports. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 64 |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| Bradshaw is served by a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad with 40 freight trains daily. Amtrak provides Lincoln (55 miles east) and Hastings (57 miles southwest) with rail passenger service east to Chicago and west to Denver and San Francisco/Oakland. The Superliner features coach and first class accommodations, dining car service and checked baggage service from most cities. Travel time is 10 1/2 hours to Chicago and 39 hours to the West Coast. Amtrak has one train each way daily. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
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| Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the state's largest electric utility, has a diverse mix of generation, including nuclear, coal, hydro, gas and oil, and wind. NPPD delivers power to approximately 1 million Nebraskans and has ample capacity to meet the needs of new loads. Nebraska's electric costs are among the lowest in the nation. NPPD's professional Economic Development Team is available to assist with expansion and retention of existing business and new business locations. Contact the Economic Development Team by emailing econdev@nppd.com or by calling (800) 282-6773. Further information can be found online @ sites.nppd.com. Utility information can be found @ www.nppd.com. |
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| Additional Comments: |
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) supplies the wholesale electric needs of Bradshaw. The village owns and operates the distribution system and supplies retail electrical service to its customers. The village operates their distribution system at 2,400/4,160 volts and has a total capacity of 1000 kVA. The supply substation for the village is connected to NPPD's 34.5 kV subtransmission line system, which is connected to NPPD's 115 kV volt statewide grid system. NPPD's transmission substation has a 115/34.5 kV transformer rating of 50 MVA. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| Black Hills Energy is the retail supplier of natural gas in Bradshaw. The community is served by a two-inch line at 50 pounds of pressure. Natural gas with an average value of 1,000 BTU is available for residential, commercial and industrial customers for base and peak use on a firm basis. Interruptible service is available for customers with alternate fuel capability. Annual curtailment of interruptible customers varies with the type of service selected by the customer. In addition to traditional services, Black Hills Energy assists large volume users with customized services tailored to their specific needs including firm or interruptible gas transportation services, agency services such as gas procurement, cooperative financing on energy projects, billing, metering, and winter peaking service. The large volume gas user should inquire about the latest available services. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Village of Bradshaw | | | Major Source..... | Deep well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 219 feet | | Average Capacity..... | 37.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 50.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 100,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 13 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 54 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Bradshaw is supplied by two wells, which have an average depth of 219 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 700 gallons per minute and an overhead storage capacity of 100,000 gallons. The average daily demand is 100,000 gallons, and the historic peak daily demand is 400,000 gallons. The system has a maximum capacity of 500,000 gallons per day. The static pressure varies from 42 pounds per square inch and the residual pressure is 24 pounds.
Groundwater is available for industrial users. A 100-foot well will produce approximately 1,000 gallons of water per minute. The water table has not changed appreciably in the past few years. The quality of water in Bradshaw does not necessitate a water treatment plant. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Bradshaw | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Average Daily Demand..... | 37,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 50,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Bradshaw has a municipal sanitary sewer system and a storm sewer system. The two-lagoon system was designed for a population of 350. The daily capacity is 37,000 gallons and the historic peak daily discharge is 50,000 gallons. Recent capital improvements include an additional storage pond and new eight-inch sewer mains installed on the north edge of Bradshaw. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 1 | |
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| Bradshaw is an equal access community. The company provides Internet access, customer calling services, and cellular capabilities. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $10,998,244 (year 2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| City....... | | $0.5693640 | | County....... | | $0.3214040 | | School....... | | $1.0783150 | | Other....... | | $0.0407750 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.0098580 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $370,000.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Board of Trustees | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2002 (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | No | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 90 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 18 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 0 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 7 | | 9 |
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| Fire protection is provided by a 20-member volunteer fire department. The Village of Bradshaw is monitored by the York County Sheriff's Department, which employs eight sworn officers and 12 support personnel. The sheriff's department utilizes 8 vehicles, which are equipped with recently upgraded onboard cameras and state-of-the-art breathalyzer/testing equipment. All law enforcement personnel are equipped with bullet-proof gear and carry state-of-the-art weaponry. Members of the sheriff's department have been extensively trained in the areas of drug awareness and enforcement, handling HAZ MAT scenes, situations and products, interrogation and many other areas. An extensive upgrade of the county's 911 system is planned. The county is involved in the process of installing a Global Information System (GIS), which will assist the sheriff's department as well. This system will allow the department visuals of particular sites where crimes have been reported (for example and among other capabilities) and it will greatly enhance their ability to pinpoint locations of emergency calls made on cellular phones. The Bradshaw area is also patrolled by Troop C of the Nebraska State Patrol, which is headquartered in Grand Island. Of 51 officers in Troop C, five are stationed in York. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| The communities of Bradshaw, Henderson, and Lushton are served by the Heartland Community School District, which covers 155 square miles. Students attend the Henderson location, two miles south of Bradshaw. The district covers 155 square miles and has an actual valuation of $278,374,793. The 2006-2007 school operating budget is $4,474,326, with an average cost per pupil of $13,200. The maximum capacity of the elementary school is 225. The senior high school has a maximum capacity of 250. The school district provides handicapped students with educational opportunities that best meet their individual educational plan. Opportunities for higher education and continuing education in the county are available at York College, a 4-year private liberal arts college located in the city of York. Other colleges and universities within a 60-mile radius include: Central Community College, Concordia University, Doane College, Hastings College, Southeast Community College, and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 4 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 6 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 9 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 3 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 8 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| Bradshaw has three parks. Facilities include two playgrounds and picnic facilities, flower gardens, community center, ball park and football field. Outdoor and indoor pools are available in York (eight miles east), with an outdoor pool also available in Henderson (10 miles south).
There are four golf courses within 25 miles. The Bradshaw area is also a great place to hunt with an abundant supply of wildlife.
The Bradshaw Community Center, available to all ages, has two meeting rooms, full gymnasium, and kitchen facilities. The center is used for numerous community and private activities. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 3 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $320 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $75,000 |
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| Within the past 10 years, Bradshaw has seen the construction of seven new homes. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 0 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 0 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 0 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 0 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 0 |
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| The Bradshaw Volunteer Fire Department provides emergency medical services for the Village of Bradshaw and the Bradshaw Rural Fire District. York General Health Care Services provides a continuum of health care services designed to meet the needs of York area residents. York General Hospital is a 25-bed facility providing surgical services, obstetrics, emergency services, pulmonary services, oncology, cardiac rehab, radiology lab and other diagnostic services, “swing beds,” and rehabilitation services. In addition to the local staff a general surgeon, family practice physicians, physician assistants, and 30 to 40 specialty physicians from the area provide service through the York General Specialty Clinic and York General Hospital. York General Medical Clinic and York General Wellness Center are located adjacent to the hospital. York General West View Medical Building houses York General Dialysis Services, York General Home Health Care, York General Child Care, and serves as the location for the sleep studies performed by the Pulmonary Services Department of York General Hospital. York General Assisted Living and York General Hearthstone provide living options for those in need of assistance or complete care in their living arrangements.
http://www.yorkgeneral.org
Bradshaw is also 7 miles from Henderson, where a hospital, medical clinic, and nursing home facility are also located. Henderson Health Care Services Inc., built in 1974, is a 13-bed acute- and skilled-care critical access hospital. The hospital is Medicare and Medicaid certified. Some of the services include 24-hour emergency room coverage, coronary care unit, outpatient surgery, surgical unit, obstetrical unit, and pediatric care. Henderson Family Care is a physicians' clinic attached to the medical complex. Services include physical, speech, and occupational therapy; ultrasounds, CAT scans, mammography, and bone densitometry. The specialty clinic is staffed with physicians from surrounding communities. These specialties include cardiology, urology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and general surgery. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 2 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 208 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 2 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 0 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 0 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 0 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | No | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| The York News-Times, a daily newspaper (with the exception of Sundays) covers local news in which Bradshaw is included, on Tuesdays it includes the Advantage. The Advantage is delivered free to all residents in the county. The Bradshaw community also has two local radio stations - KAWL and KTMX. Bradshaw is eight miles from York, where a number of motels are located. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 2 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 23 |
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| Approximately 40 acres of land in and adjacent to the community are zoned for industry. The price of industrially zoned land ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 per acre. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Progressive Ag Partners |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 7 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | grain |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Klute Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 19 (Male: 18 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1961 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | steel fabrication |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Hoffman's Cafe |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 (Male: 1 Female: 4) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Restaurant |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Dalyn Enterprises |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 4 (Male: 3 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1984 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Ag-related and hobby-related fabrication |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | The village of Bradshaw was formed in 1880 with the coming of the railroad. The Homestead Act, promising 160 acres of free land for living on it for five years, was especially inviting to Union soldiers as the Civil War was coming to an end. Many of these soldiers were first settlers in the Bradshaw area. By 1890, Bradshaw was booming, but the town was nearly completely destroyed by a tornado that year. It took 10 years to rebuild the town. Today, Bradshaw is a thriving agricultural hub that includes a large elevator and substation steel fabrication plant with a number of locally owned businesses. | | Suggested Sites: |
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| State Contacts: | Richard Baier, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3111 or (800) 426-6505
Fax: (402) 471-3778
Email: richard.baier@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Economic Development Team
Nebraska Public Power District
PO Box 499
1414 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 563-5534 or (800) 282-6773, ext. 5534
Fax: (402) 563-5090
Email: econdev@nppd.com
Website: sites.nppd.com |
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