Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 14 minute(s) | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,000 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 58 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 69 |
| Kansas City International | 235 |
| Denver International | 536 |
| The Tekamah Municipal Airport, 14 miles east of Oakland, has a 4,000 foot concrete and lighted runway. The Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, 45 miles north of Oakland, is served by five commercial air carriers. Omaha's Eppley Airfield, 58 miles south of Oakland, with 11 airlines, provides 80 flights daily. |
Barge:
| City Adjoins Navigable River..... | No | |
| Length of Season..... | 8 months | |
| River, Lake or Ocean..... | Missouri River | |
| Channel Depth..... | 9 feet | |
| Channel Width..... | 300 feet | |
| Barging Facilities..... | No | |
| | Name of Port | | City | | Miles to Port |
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| Nearest Port: | | Blair River Port | | Blair | | 33 |
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| Barge services are available at 19 barge terminal facilities on the Missouri River in Nebraska. The Blair River Port is 33 miles southeast of Oakland. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 65 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| Oakland is served by a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe with several freight trains daily. |
 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 |
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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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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
The Nebraska Public Power District retails electricity to the city of Oakland. A 5000/6250-kVA substation supplies the 4,160-volt grid system. A 34,500 volt sub transmission line from an 115,000-volt substation adjacent to Oakland energizes this distribution substation. This substation can be energized from several different sources to give the Oakland area extremely reliable electrical service. The system is tied into the statewide grid system by means of high voltage transmission lines. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Oakland | | | Major Source..... | well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 360 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.600 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.175 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.993 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 210,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 25 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-55 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Oakland is supplied by three wells which have an average depth of 360 feet. The system has a combined pumping capacity of 1,275 gallons per minute and overhead storage of 210,000 gallons. The static pressure is 72 pounds and the residual pressure is 40 pounds. Ground water is available in Oakland for industrial uses. A two-foot well produces approximately 1,000 gallons of water per minute. Oakland has a rapid sand filter treatment plant which has a capacity of 600 gallons per minute. The water table has not changed significantly during the past five years. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Oakland | | | Type of Service..... | sanitary sewerage system and storm sewer system | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.200 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.160 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.300 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Nebraska Technologies & Telecommunications (NTNT) | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 10 | |
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| Nebraska Technologies & Telecommunications provides local phone service and is also one of the long distance phone providers. Three companies provide internet service to Oakland. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $39,811,532 (year 2009) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2009
| City....... | | $0.8347260 | | County....... | | $0.3447990 | | School....... | | $1.0766720 | | Other....... | | $0.1921180 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.4483150 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2009
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General Obligation......... | $38,775,000.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2001 (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..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 97 % | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 25 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 3 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 10 | | 10 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 238 | 1:110 |
| Senior High |
1 | 210 | 1:110 |
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| Oakland-Craig Public Schools is accredited by the State of NE and the North Central Association. The excellent student - teacher ration assures that each child recieves individual attention. The results of this is the outstanding 22.7 average ACT score of students taking the college entrance exam. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 13 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| The Oakland City Park is a spacious 40-acre park which boasts a 100+ year old maple tree, along with an abundance of trees and flower garden areas maintained by the Oakland Garden Club. Picnic areas and shelter facilities are available. The park includes a refurbished tennis court with a basketball area beside it. A sand volleyball court is also featured. Children's play areas are furnished with swings and a "children's bridge." Two baseball diamonds are used all summer long by groups from age 5 to adult. The large baseball grandstand is also used for Burt County Fair activities. Oakland-Craig's Public School's football field and new running track are located in the Oakland City Park. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 23 | 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)..... | 5 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Veterinarian(s)..... | 4 |
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| Oakland has the Oakland Family Practice and the Oakland Medical Clinic has its two outpatient clinics. Oakland has one dentist, Dr. James Brosnihan. Family Vision Center has complete eye care and vision care services including eyewear and contact lenses. Oakland Heights Nursing Home offers nursing care, Hospice, Adult Day Care, Meals on Wheels, and Mini bus. Oakland Memorial Hospital is a 23 bed acute care facility that offers inpatient/outpatient care, emergency care, wide variety of ancillary services, specialty clinics, and skilled care. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 5 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 0 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 1 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 11 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | |
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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: | Oakland-Craig Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 74 (Male: 28 Female: 46) | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 1 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 | | Details Available Online....... | Yes | | Details Available in Print....... | Yes |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | The citizens of the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska" thank you for looking at our community and invite you to visit our community during the many summer events to celebrate our Swedish heritage. | | 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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