Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 3,273 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,000 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | No | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 80 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 354 |
| Kansas City International | 456 |
| Denver International | 205 |
| The Imperial Airport is equipped with an ASOS (Automated Surface Observation System) weather reporting system and NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) equipment. The concrete runway is 100 foot wide and 5,000 foot in length. In addition to the new terminal building completed in 2008, there are 18 hangers available for rent and fueling capabilities. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 60 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railway
Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad
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| Imperial is served by a spur of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad leased and operated by Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railway, which is owned by OmniTRAX, Inc. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Imperial |
| phone - | (308) 882-4368 |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
| Additional Comments: |
The City of Imperial purchases electricity from the Imperial Public Power District (IPPD). The City owns and operates a 4,160 wye distribution system with 8 feeder circuits. The current substation has a capacity of 12,500 kva. To ensure reliability and minimal disruption of electrical service IPPD has two backup electrical feeds. One backup feed is from Highline Electric Association in Holyoke, CO which is serviced by Tri-State Electric. The second backup feed is from Southwest Public Power District (SWPPD) in Palisade, NE. SWPPD is serviced by the Nebraska Public Power District. Due to IPPD’s switching capabilities the City of Imperial enjoys reliable electrical service with minimal disruptions. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Source Gas | |
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| Source Gas supplies natural gas to the City of Imperial through a 4-inch transmission pipeline which has an operational pressure of approximately 850–950 pounds per square inch. Source Gas provides natural gas to approximately 1000 residential and commercial customers within the Imperial community. Source Gas operates an open access pipeline enabling customers to purchase their own gas supplies and transport them on the Source Gas system. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Imperial | | | Major Source..... | Well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 300 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 4.300 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 710,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 2.500 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 250,000 gallons | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 52-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The water system has 5 groundwater wells capable of pumping 3,250 gallons per minute. Average daily use is estimated at 650,000 gallons per day with a peak use of 2,500,000 gallons. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Imperial | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.200 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.150 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The sanitary sewer system is owned and operated by the City of Imperial. The majority of the sewer lines vary from 8 to 15 inches. The system has two lift stations that are 35 FT deep. The City operates the municipal wastewater lagoon oxidation pond, which provides primary and secondary wastewater treatment. The lagoons have an average daily load of 150,000 gallons per day with a total capacity of 200,000 gallons per day. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Great Plains Communication | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 17 | |
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| Great Plains Communications provides telephone, internet, and digital high definition cable service to Imperial and has the capability to provide multiple T1 lines or 10mg High-Speed Internet at any location in Imperial. Great Plains provides its own private upgradeable OC-192 fiber optic network into the community spanning from McCook through Imperial to the home office in Blair connecting into Omaha. Wireless internet service is also provided by Chase 3000, a locally owned internet company. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $98,222,741 (year 2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| City....... | | $0.7301480 | | County....... | | $0.3565090 | | School....... | | $1.0778560 | | Other....... | | $0.1896590 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.3541720 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $2,310,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $3,651,077.00 | | County......... | $1,065,000.00 | | School......... | $869,551.00 |
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| The city is continually investing in the replacement and upgrade of Imperial’s infrastructure. Recent projects have included new sidewalks, curb and gutter, new water mains and upgraded storm drainage systems. Plans are under way to rebuild two of Imperial’s arterial streets connecting Highway 61 with “Main Street.” |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor - City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2000 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 80 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 35 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 4 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | 10 |
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| The Imperial community continues to invest in maintaining and upgrading the municipal services. Recent projects include a new outdoor swimming pool facility in cooperation with Chase County Schools; new sidewalks and water mains in the downtown business district; a new pumper truck for the volunteer fire department and the recently expanded and renovated Lied Imperial Public Library. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 300 | 1:10 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 103 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 140 | 1:10 |
| Community College |
1 | 91 |
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| Chase County Schools (CCS) piloted the Career Academy program in 2008-2009 in partnership with Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC). The Career Academy provides students the opportunity to attend a 5th year of high school and graduate with both high school diploma and associate’s degree. Opened in 1991, CCS features large classrooms, well equipped areas for music, drama and art, a 350-seat auditorium, media center and exceptional athletic facilities. To accommodate the growing number of students both adult and Career Academy, MPCC expanded its Imperial Extended Campus in 2009. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 3 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 5 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 3 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 10 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Whether hunting, fishing, golfing, boating or just getting your feet wet is your thing - Chase County is the place where you can do it all!
For detailed information on Enders Reservoir, local golf courses and hunting go to www.chasecounty.com.
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| 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..... | $135 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $425 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $325 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $65,000 |
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| The Imperial housing market has been very strong for the $85,000 and up homes.
The average cost per square foot for single units built includes unfinished basement and attached two car garage.
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 15 |
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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)..... | 2 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 25 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 3 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| The Chase County Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital providing outpatient, inpatient, specialty clinic, operating room and emergency services. Recent updates in services and equipment include a new, fully digital mammography machine and a fulltime urologist based out of Imperial. The Imperial Manor, Parkview-Heights senior living complex offers residents independent and assisted living options as well as a continuum of care including Day Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Intermediate Care, and Skilled Care. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 1 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 6 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 55 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 9 | | 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....... | 47 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| Imperial has strong downtown and highway business districts. In addition to three commercial banks, there is also has a credit union and Farm Credit Service. Imperial has an active Chamber of Commerce. More information on the commercial services available in Imperial may be viewed on the chambers website; www.imperialchamber.com. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 7 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 75 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Frenchman Valley Coop |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 80 | | Year Established: | 1968 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Frenchman Valley Coop provides services in agronomy, feed, grain, member services, petroleum, Southwest Grain and transportation. |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Artistic Woodworking |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 35 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Manufactures embossed wood carvings and mouldings |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Allo Communiations, LLC |
| Service Sector: | Information | | Employment Number: | Total: 21 | | Year Established: | 2003 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Dell Certified technicians and networking professionals provides communications and networking support to local businesses. |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Chase County Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 87 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | K-12 education plus a 5th year program enabling students to remain in high school for one additional year while earning an A.S. degree. |
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| #5. | Business Name: | 21st Century |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 35 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | John Deere implement dealer |
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| 527 Broadway and 410 Broadway are in Imperial's downtown business district and prime locations for the development of retail storefronts with web based sales. Potential incentives for developing a business at these locations include Imperial’s Economic Development Loan Fund (LB 840), Imperial's Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund and Tax Increment Financing. 126 West 6th Street is adjacent Imperial’s vibrant downtown business district. This property could accommodate retail or office space. Potential incentives for developing a business in this location include Imperial's Economic Development Loan Fund (LB 840), Imperial's Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund and Tax Increment Financing. The most recent use of this property was as a coffee shop.
Please contact Leslie Carlholm for details on industrial buildings in Imperial at 308-882-4368 or lesliec@imperial-ne.com. |
| Potential incentives for developing a business in this location include Imperial's Economic Development Loan Fund (LB 840), Imperial's Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund and Tax Increment Financing. |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Imperial is a strong, progressive community. Recent investments include downtown sidewalks and completing the sports field complex with new swimming pool. Imperial’s hometown values and modern technology make it a great place to visit, live, and raise a family. Come home to Imperial! | | Suggested Sites: |
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