Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 2,064 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,720 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | No | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 65 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 219 |
| Kansas City International | 337 |
| Denver International | 384 |
| The airport is scheduled for renovation in 2008. The runway will be lengthened by 220 feet. The airstrip will be widened from 60 to 75 feet and the lighting on the runway will be pilot controlled. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 1 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | Yes | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | NE Central
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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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| Additional Comments: |
The city of Ord is proud to provide low cost electrical rates. The city of Ord has a 12,000 KW capability generating plant. Below are the current rates for commercial and industrial users.
FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Minimum, per month $6.67
First 35 K.W.H. per month .1906
Next 65 K.W.H. per month .1561
Next 100 K.W.H. per month .1332
Next 300 K.W.H. per month .1137
Next 2000 K.W.H. per month .0644
Over 2500 K.W.H. per month .0544
FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HEAT
Minimum per month $6.67
First 35 K.W.H. per month .1906
Next 65 K.W.H. per month .1561
Next 100 K.W.H. per month .1332
Next 300 K.W.H. per month .1137
Next 2000 K.W.H. per month .0644
Next 1500 K.W.H. per month .0544
Next 4000 K.W.H. per month .0378
Winter rate for commercial all electric heat customers
Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb., March .0378
FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES
RATE: Demand Charge $7.75
$7.75 per kilowatt of maximum billing demand per month
Plus an Energy Charge of
.0551 per K.W.H. for the first 5,000 K.W.H. per month .0595
.0353 per K.W.H. for the next 20,000 K.W.H. per month .0381
.0309 per K.W.H. for the next 25,000 K.W.H. per month .0333
.0232 per K.W.H. for all additional use of K.W.H. per month .0250
Minimum Monthly Bill: $200.00
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Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | SourceGas | |
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| There is a 4" main with 550 lbs of pressure located 350' from the Mortensen Family Industrial Site. |
Water:
| Provider..... | Ord City | | | Major Source..... | 3 wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 250 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 3,624,000.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 583,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,750,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 600,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 310 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 55-58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| A 10" water main is available on the west property line of the Mortensen Family Industrial Site. The water capacity available at the site is 2,200 gallons per minute at 56 P.S.I. Potable water does not require any treatment. The City of Ord is proud of its water quality and quantity. Ord's water tests have never been out of compliance with the requirements of the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services. There has never even been an S.O.C. or V.O.C. detected in any of the City of Ord's three wells.
Commercial: Minimum 5,000 gallons - $15.00 quarterly with minimum to be payable at $5.00 per month.
All gallons in excess of 5,000 - $.95 per 1,000 gallons to be paid quarterly.
Industrial: Minimum 5,000 gallons - $12.00 quarterly with minimum to be payable at $4.00 per month.
5,000 – 200,000 gallons - $.60 per 1,000 gallons to be paid quarterly
All gallons in excess of 200,000,000 per calendar year – $.40 per 1,000 gallons to be paid quarterly.
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Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Ord | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 999,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 156,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 200,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | No | |
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| A 10" sanitary sewer main is available on the west property line of the Mortensen Family Industrial Site. The Ord wastewater plan operates in compliance with the permit. The seward treatment plant is limited to grinding, aeration, and grit removal. The influent is then pumped to the city's four lagoon ponds totaling 44.2 acres. While in the lagoons, the wastewater is naurally treated then dischared into the North Loup River.
Commercial: Minimum 5,000 gallons - $12.00 quarterly with minimum to be payable at $4.00 per month.
All gallons in excess of 5,000 - $.75 per 1,000 gallons to be paid quarterly.
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Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Frontier Communications | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 8 | |
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| Ord is fortunate to have a wide variety of Internet Service Providers. Frontier provides DSL service to the community. Wireless Internet service is available from Nebraska Central Telephone Company. Charter Communications provides Cable Internet service to Ord. In addition, dial-up service is provided by Carroll's Web, Frontier and NCTC. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $74,375,602 (year 2007) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2007
| City....... | | $0.8300480 | | County....... | | $0.4033440 | | School....... | | $1.0497350 | | Other....... | | $0.2053770 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.4885040 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $5,275,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $0.00 | | County......... | $750,000.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| Special District, totaling $0.205377 per $100 of actual value, for real property taxes is a combination of levy's for the library, township, Central Community College, airport, Ag Society, ESU, and NRD. The city of Ord also collects a 1.5% sales tax. The 1% is used for economic development and the 0.5% is used to pay the general obligation portion of the downtown Ord renovation project. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor/Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (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..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 83 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 46 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 4 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 9 |
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| The City of Ord updated their comprehensive plan and adopted new zoning regulations in 2003. The City of Ord paved 19 blocks of streets in 2003 and paved another 15 blocks in 2005. The downtown business district was completely renovated in 2007 to include new streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, some utilities, and historic lighting. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
1 | 223 | 1:9 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Senior High |
1 | 282 | 1:10 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | 0 |
| Community College |
0 | 0 |
| Four-Year College |
0 | 0 |
| University |
0 | 0 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
|---|
| Elementary |
1 | 52 | 1:8 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 10 | 1:8 |
| Senior High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Colleges |
0 | 0 | |
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| Central Community College has a distance learning center located at the Ord Township Library. Numerous credit and non-credit classes are offered each semester. Contact Diane Breitkreutz, Distance Learning Coordinator, at (308)728-3012 for more information. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 4 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 3 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 6 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 6 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| The city of Ord has recently renovated Auble's Pond, located in Ord's Bussell Park. Thanks to Nebraska Game & Parks, the pond now includes a dock and several types of fish. A 1-mile concrete trail was completed in 2004. The Ord trail starts at Auble's Pond and continues north to the Lower Loup NRD Arboretum. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 10 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $125 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $400 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $300 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $50,100 |
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| In 2003, Valley County received a grant from the State of Nebraska to assist with owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Approximately 32 homes were renovated with those funds. In 2006, Valley County was awarded a grant for a down-payment assistance grant to assist low-to-moderate income residents purchase homes in Valley County. Ten first time homebuyers have been assisted with these funds. A countywide housing study was completed in 2008 to identify housing needs. The City of Ord will be submitting an application for owner occupied rehab funds in 2008. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 26 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 Dept. with 27 clinics |
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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)..... | 3 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 53 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 5 |
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| In May 2008, Ord voters approved the construction of a new 67,000 square foot facility. The new hospital is estimated to be completed in September 2010. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 2 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 3 |
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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....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 169 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 8 | | 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....... | 51 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 4 | | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| 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..... | 83 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Valley County Health System |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 272 (Male: 38 Female: 234) | | Year Established: | 1964 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | In May 2008, Ord voters approved a new 67,000 sf facility. The new hospital is scheduled to be open in Septemeber 2010. |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Hamilton Contact Center Services |
| Service Sector: | Professional & Business Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 38 (Male: 7 Female: 31) | | Year Established: | 2006 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Customer Service and sales to existing customers. |
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| #3. | Business Name: | City of Ord |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 58 (Male: 37 Female: 21) | | Year Established: | 1881 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Provides city services including stress, police, fire, park, cemetery and utilities including electricity, water, sewer and sanitation. |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Valley County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 51 (Male: 27 Female: 24) | | Year Established: | 1886 | | Unions: | No |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Quiz Graphic Arts, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 10 (Male: 5 Female: 5) | | Year Established: | 1882 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | All types of printing and publishing. Publishes weekly newspaper, |
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| #6. | Business Name: | VeraSun Ord |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 35 (Male: 27 Female: 8) | | Year Established: | 2007 | | Products/Service: | The 45 mgy ethanol plant began production in May 2007. |
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| #7. | Business Name: | GrandView Assisted and Independent Living |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 26 (Male: 2 Female: 24) | | Year Established: | 2001 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Assisted and Independent Living Units |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Ord Equipment |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 20 (Male: 20 Female: 0) | | Year Established: | 1991 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Full line of Case IH Farm equipment, sales and service, also many short lines of farm equipment. |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Ord Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 111 (Male: 30 Female: 81) | | Year Established: | 1890 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Public School System |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Cornerstone Manufacturing |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 31 (Male: 23 Female: 8) | | Year Established: | 2004 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Electrical Components/Machining |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Ord was designated as Nebraska's 1st Certified Community for Economic Development by Governor Dave Heineman in Dec. 2005. This shows our commitment to growing our economy through economic development.
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Nancy Glaubke
Valley County Economic Development and Ord Area Chamber of Commerce
1514 K Street
Ord, NE 68862
Phone:(308) 728-7875
Fax:(308) 728-7691
Email: valleycountyed@frontiernet.net
Website: www.ordnebraska.com |
| Butch Koehlmoos
Valley County Economic Development Board
1609 P Street
Ord, NE 68862
Phone:(308) 728-3221
Fax:(308) 728-5669
Email: butchk@nctc.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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