Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,652 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,000 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
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| Omaha Eppley International | 139 |
| Kansas City International | 282 |
| Denver International | 440 |
| CAMP Airport, two miles northeast of Fullerton, has one runway, hangar, and fuel. Five private planes are hangared there. This is a private airport; however, permission can be requested for landing. The Columbus Municipal Airport, 43 miles, is utilized by both commercial and private aircraft. Air freight and air express services are available. Facilities at the Columbus Municipal Airport include 100 low-lead octane and jet fuel, one fixed-base operator, major and minor repairs, tie downs, courtesy and rental cars, aircraft rental and sales, crop spraying, and flight instruction. Four of the 50 private and corporate planes are hangared there are available for charter. The nearest point of scheduled air service is at Central Nebraska Regional Airport near Grand Island, 40 miles. Passenger, air freight, and air express services are available. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 13 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 125 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Central Railroad
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| The Nebraska Central Railroad, a shortline railroad, serves Genoa, Nebraska with rail service 13 miles from Fullerton. Nebraska Central connects with the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Switching is done by train crews, with the nearest switching yard located in Columbus, 43 miles. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Loup Public Power District |
| phone - | (402) 564-3171 |
| website - | www.loup.com |
| email - | loup@loup.com |
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| Loup Power District, a wholesale power customer of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), is a full-service, public power electric utility in eastern-central Nebraska. Headquartered in Columbus, Neb., Loup's service area covers approximately 2,028 square miles. The District maintains 780 miles of transmission and distribution lines and has been generating electric power since March 5, 1937. Total population within Loup's service area is approximately 50,000. Loup purchases, sells and delivers approximately 1.2 billion kilowatt hours of electric power annually to wholesale and retail customers across a service area that spans four counties entirely and parts of three others. Loup promotes the economic and industrial development of its service area. For further specifics on your project needs, please contact David Bell, Vice President of Development-Marketing, by calling 402-564-3171 ext. 257. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Loup Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
Fullerton's power source is the Fullerton 115 kV substation, located six miles north of Fullerton on Highway 14. The substation is tied to NPPD's statewide grid system by a 115 kV line to Albion. The substation has a capacity of 28 MVA and presently has a peak load of 20 MVA. The city of Fullerton is fed by a 34.5 kV circuit, approximately seven miles in length, which is connected to the District's 34.5 kV system. The city distribution system is 4,160 wye, which is supplied by a centrally located 6,250 kVA transformer. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | |
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| Natural gas is supplied to the community of Fullerton by Kinder Morgan, Inc., through a two-inch transmission pipeline with an operating pressure of approximately 800 pounds per square inch. As specific requirements of an industrial prospect become available, information on gas service availability and applicable rates can be obtained from Kinder Morgan's Service Center, (800) 563-0012 |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Fullerton | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 80 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 2.113 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.400 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 385,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 460 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 57 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Fullerton is supplied by three wells, which have an average depth of 80 feet. The system, serving 98% of the population, has a combined pumping capacity of 1,200 gallons per minute. The static pressure is 65 pounds per square inch and the residual pressure is 63 pounds per square inch. Groundwater is available for industrial uses. An 80-foot well will produce approximately 475 gallons of water per minute. The water table has not changed significantly in the past five years. A $100 water connection fee is charged for new service. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Fullerton | | | Type of Service..... | Sanitary Sewer System and Storm Sewer System | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.200 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.230 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| Fullerton has a municipal sanitary sewerage system and a storm sewer system. The lagoon-type treatment plant, designed to handle a population of 1,500, was built in 1962. A $10 sewer connection fee is charged for new service. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Telecommunications services are provided by to the Fullerton area by Qwest Communications with a digital telephone switch connected with fiber. Reduntant fiber routes are available. The digital switch has the capability for custom calling features. Broad-band access to the Internet is provided by Hamilton Telecommunications in Aurora, Cable Nebraska in Central City, and Galaxy Cable in Syracuse. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $30,052,319 (year 2002) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2002
| City....... | | $0.4982640 | | County....... | | $0.4360750 | | School....... | | $0.9006870 | | Other....... | | $0.1150040 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.9500300 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2002
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General Obligation......... | $540,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $156,000.00 |
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| The school bond is a building bond that was orginally $1,750,000 and has a remaining balance of 156,000. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor-Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1999 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 76 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 7 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 6 |
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| Fullerton, a second class city, has a mayor-council form of government. The city of Fullerton contracts with Nance County Sheriff's Department in providing protection to the community. The Nance Sheriff's Department employs seven sworn officers and five support personnel. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 187 | 1:13 |
| Senior High |
1 | 200 | 1:11 |
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| Vocational courses and tech prep programs offered in the high school include business education, agriculture, family and consumer science, and industrial technology. The Fullerton School System is part of North Tri-Valley Distance Learning Consortium with full motion, fully interactive video and audio using 45Mbps of bandwich with fiber to the high school. Tri-Valley Distance Learning digital video switch provides access to Central Community College in Grand Island, the Explorit Center in Aurora, Wayne State College, Northeast Nebraska Community College, Metropolitan Community College (Omaha), University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Kiewiet Technology Center in Omaha, and University of Nebraska at Lincoln. NorthStar Services in Columbus serves adults with developmental disabilities in 22 northeast Nebraska counties, including Nance County. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 15 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The Fullerton City Park covers one block and has rest rooms, sand volleyball court, picnic area and grills, and playground equipment. Loup and Cedar Rivers both allow air boating and canoeing. Fullerton has a 6 lane bowling alley. Annual celebrations include the Alumni Reunion held on Memorial weekend, Fourth of July celebration and parade, the Nance County Fair in August, and the Fall Fest in September. Summer recreation programs include baseball, softball, swimming, golf, sand volleyball, and tennis. The Fullerton Area Senior Center opened in 1989. Noon meals are provided at the Center and also delivered to the homebound. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 4 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $275 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $275 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $60,000 |
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| Woodland Park, built in 1979, is a 32-unit housing complex for the elderly, handicapped, and disabled. Rent is based on income. Facilities include laundry room, clubhouse, and two storage units. Beverly Square, built in 2002, is a 15-unit assisting living facility. Valley View is a 20-unit assisted living facility built in 2002. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 0 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 0 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 6 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 15 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| The residents of Fullerton utilize the Genoa Community Hospital, 18 miles east; Litzenberg Memorial Hospital in Central City, 20 miles south; and the Boone County Health Center in Albion, 22 miles north of Fullerton. The Lone Tree Medical Clinic is staffed daily by either a physician or a physician's assistant. The clinic has a full laboratory and x-ray and provides all medical services. Outreach clinics including cardiology and orthopedics are held regularly in the clinic. The Nance County Medical Clinic is staffed daily by either a physician or a physician's assistant who commute from Boone County Health Center in Albion. Albion Family Chiropractic is staffed on Tuesdays by a chiropractor and support staff. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 5 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 111 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 3 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 16 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 2 | | Assets: | $67,000,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | County of Nance |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 41 (Male: 28 Female: 13) | | Year Established: | 1879 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Fullerton Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 19 Female: 21) | | Year Established: | 1884 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Sandy Ridge Cattle, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 25 (Male: 18 Female: 7) | | Year Established: | 1986 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Cattle feeding, marketing & trucking |
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| #4. | Business Name: | First National Bank and Trust |
| Service Sector: | F.I.R.E. | | Employment Number: | Total: 15 (Male: 4 Female: 11) | | Year Established: | 1881 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Farm Services Agency |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 2 Female: 7) | | Year Established: | 1938 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Len & Jo's Super Market |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 9 (Male: 6 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 1962 | | Products/Service: | Groceries, Liquor & Bakery |
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| #7. | Business Name: | North Star Neighbors, LLB |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 11 (Male: 5 Female: 6) | | Year Established: | 1998 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Livestock & meat marketing |
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| #8. | Business Name: | City Fullerton |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 7 (Male: 4 Female: 3) | | Year Established: | 1884 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Government |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Tri-Valley Cooperative |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 7 Female: 1) | | Year Established: | 1918 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Grain, feed, fertilizer, chemcial application & service station |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Fullerton National Bank |
| Service Sector: | F.I.R.E. | | Employment Number: | Total: 8 (Male: 2 Female: 6) | | Year Established: | 1900 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Banking |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 0 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| INDUSTRIAL SITES |
| Controlled Industrial Sites Available in Community....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | No |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Fullerton is a community filled with leaders that are growing the community and the economy. With an active economic development plan, this community is pulling together for progress. | | Suggested Sites: |
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Scott Voichoskie
City of Fullerton
PO Box 400
Fullerton, NE 68638
Phone:(308) 536-2428
Fax:(308) 536-2893
Email: cityadmin@cablene.com |
| Thomas L. Higginbotham Jr.
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
111 South 1st Street
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
Phone:(402) 379-1150
Fax:(402) 379-9207
Email: thomash@nenedd.org
Website: www.nenedd.org |
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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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