Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 10 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,276 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,100 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 60 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 343 |
| Kansas City International | 461 |
| Denver International | 197 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 60 |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific Railroad
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
| comments - |
| 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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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Kinder Morgan | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | Village of Brule | | | Major Source..... | Well Field | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 140 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 2.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.100 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 6.400 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 100,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 280 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 57-59 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| A new well and water storage facility project with new water lines from the main to the curb at each site was completed in 2003 at a cost of $968,000. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | Village of Brule | | | Type of Service..... | Extended Aeration Activated Sludge Treatment Plant | | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.340 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.630 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The lift station was updated in 2003 at a cost of $235,000. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Arapahoe Telephone Company | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 4 | |
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| Internet services are provided by ATJ Jet, Charter Digital, Lake Mac, and Megavision. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $9,682,080 (year 2003) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2003
| City....... | | $0.3250000 | | County....... | | $0.3130000 | | School....... | | $1.0500000 | | Other....... | | $0.1820000 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.8700000 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2003
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General Obligation......... | $679,214.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Board of Trustees | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | No, (year) | | City Manager..... | No | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | 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..... | 35 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 20 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 1 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| The village of Brule contracts with the Keith County Sheriff's office for full time police protection and has an officer residing in Brule. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 71 | 1:8 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | | |
| Senior High |
1 | 118 | 1:7 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
0 | |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
0 | |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
0 | | |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | | |
| Senior High |
0 | | |
| Colleges |
0 | | |
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| Brule is served by School District #95 and all schools are located in Big Springs, 10 miles to the West. The Junior and Senior High enrollment total is 118 pupils with a student teacher ratio of 1 to 6.9. |
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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)..... | 4 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 15 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 15 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 12 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Lake McConaughy is located 12 miles north of Brule, along Highways 26/61. Lake McConaughy was formed by damming the North Platte River, which starts in Colorado and comes to western Nebraska via Wyoming. When at capacity the lake boasts 100 miles of shoreline of white sand beaches and 30,000 surface acres of clear blue waters and some of the best walleye fishing in the nation. The lake is a mecca for sailboat and board sailing enthusiasts as well as fishermen and campers. Concessionaires around the lake offer restaurants, lodging, boat rentals, convenience/grocery stores, guide services, jet-ski rentals, scuba diving, and RV camp grounds. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $85 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $400 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $60,000 |
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| Retirement housing is available in the Brule Heritage Village. Eight one-bedroom units are available. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 28 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 2 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 26 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 80 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
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| All health facilites are located in Ogallala, 9 miles east of Ogallala. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 0 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 3 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 325 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | 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 | | Assets: | $481,933 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| The Keith County News serves the community of Brule with a bi-weekly paper. The community is also served by the Keith County Chamber of Commerce located in Ogallala, 9 miles east. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 4 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 15 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | McGinley Schilz Feedyard |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 26 (Male: 21 Female: 5) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Cattle Feedyard |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Agriliance Agronomy Center |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 14 (Male: 12 Female: 2) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Agriculture |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Beal Service Station |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 6 (Male: 3 Female: 3) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Vehicle Service, Bulk Oil |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Farmers Cooperative Association |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 7 (Male: 4 Female: 3) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Agriculture |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Adams Bank & Trust |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 3 Female: 5) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking Products |
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| #6. | Business Name: | H S & S Manufacturing |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 5 (Male: 4 Female: 1) | | Products/Service: | Magnet Manufacturing |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Fraser Welding |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 6 (Male: 4 Female: 2) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Trailer Manufacturing, Commercial Welding & Fabrication |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
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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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