Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 3 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,557 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,300 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 35 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
|---|
| Omaha Eppley International | 249 |
| Kansas City International | 367 |
| Denver International | 292 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 145 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 30 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
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|
 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 |
| 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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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Gothenburg | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 200 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 7.412 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.150 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 4.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 500,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 18 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 46-48 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City | | | Type of Service..... | Aeration Waste | | | Rated Capacity..... | 2.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.500 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.800 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | QWest | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 1 | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $143,650,697 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.3557130 | | County....... | | $0.3982500 | | School....... | | $1.2109460 | | Other....... | | $0.1868780 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.1517870 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | MAYOR/COUNCIL | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2007 (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..... | 82 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 44 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 5 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | A-10 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
1 | 421 | 1:16 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 129 | 1:13 |
| Senior High |
1 | 245 | 1:13 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
0 | |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
0 | |
| |
| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
1 | 28 | 1:9 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | | |
| Senior High |
0 | | |
| Colleges |
0 | | |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
| |
| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 4 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 20 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Gothenburg has four parks covering 55 acres. Facilities include swings, picnic areas, pool, athletic fields, football stadium, ball parks, camping areas, and playground equipment. Gothenburg also has a summertime recreation director. Weekly summer activities include swim lessons, T-ball, tennis, little league, girls softball, and lifesaving instruction. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 9 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $400 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $60,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 49 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 12 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 3 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 40 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 4 |
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 5 | | 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)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 162 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 15 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 3 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 100 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | | Assets: | $152,779,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
|
| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 4 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 425 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | BALDWIN FILTERS |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 200 (Male: 89 Female: 111) | | Year Established: | 1991 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Air Filters for Motor Vehicles |
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| #2. | Business Name: | PARKER TECH SEAL DIVISION |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 145 (Male: 69 Female: 76) | | Year Established: | 1974 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Industrial Seals |
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| #3. | Business Name: | GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 102 (Male: 37 Female: 65) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 1 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | No | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| 14,112 sq. ft. Building |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Bruce Clymer
City of Gothenburg
409 9th Street
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Phone:(308) 537-3677
Fax:(308) 537-3609
Email: bclymer@cozadtel.net
Website: www.ci.gothenburg.ne.us |
| Anne Anderson
Community Development Office
Box 263
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Phone:(308) 537-3505
Fax:(308) 537-2541
Email: annea@cozadtel.net |
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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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