Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 5 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 4,313 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 6,601 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 75 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 403 |
| Kansas City International | 521 |
| Denver International | 163 |
| Just completed a new jet hanger. There will be additional storage this summer for turbo-prop, brand new aircraft sales, flight instruction and rental. Full time shop and mechanic. Will be relocating a fuel farm and updating specs with containment pad. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 100 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 115 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
Burlington Northern-Santa Fe
Sidney & Lowe shortline
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| Sidney has one of the most unique logistics systems in Midwest America with three railroads and four major highways. The inbound and outbound distribution of products using either of the two major railroads or one of the many trucking companies located in this Midwest location, makes Sidney very unique. Over a township of property - 23,000 acres is zoned heavy industrial. With both major service centers for the railroads (100 miles to the east for Union Pacific) and (75 miles to the north for BNSF), places Sidney in the middle of this zone with reciprical shipping on the short line railroad owned by Progress Rail.
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Sidney |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | KN Energy/Kinder Morgan | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Sidney | | | Major Source..... | well | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 440 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 21,600.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1,728.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 4,729.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 3,000,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 17 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 45-52 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| We have 15 wells serving the city. The average of the deepest is 440, the average of the shallowest is 97. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Sidney | | | Type of Service..... | mechanical two stage trickling filter plant with anaerobic sludge digestion | | | Rated Capacity..... | 1.140 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.638 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| There shall be two classes of building sewer permits: one for residential and commercial service and one for service to establishments producing industrial wastes. In either case, the owner or his or her agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the City. The permit application shall be supplemented by drawings, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the City Manager. A permit and inspection fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) for a residential or commercial building sewer permit and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for an industrial building sewer permit shall be paid to the City at the time the application is filed. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest, Allo, Alltel, Viaero, Hamilton | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 3 | |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $362,854,389 (year 2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| City....... | | $0.4203470 | | County....... | | $0.4992720 | | School....... | | $1.1969080 | | Other....... | | $0.2181850 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.3346120 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $0.00 | | Revenue......... | $23,649,741.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $766,160.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | City Manager | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2002 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | No | | | 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..... | 95 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 46 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 14 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 9 |
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| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 702 | 1:6 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 166 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 363 | 1:12 |
| Trade & Tech Schools |
0 | |
| Community College |
1 | 750 |
| Four-Year College |
0 | |
| University |
0 | |
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| Sidney, Nebraska has the newest high school in the State of Nebraska. The $20 million new high school opened in 2009 and was a collaboration between private industry and the local citizens. Western Nebraska Community College provides endless opportunities for nationally recognized Business and Industry training such as Cabela's University, in addition to postsecondary educational pursuits and the only FAA approved aviation maintenance college in Nebraska. The community college facilities were built in 1995.
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 2 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 2 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 30 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| We also have a 4 mile hiking/biking trail, kids fishing pond, and skate park. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 37 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 56 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $125 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $600 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $400 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $100,733 |
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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..... | 21 |
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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)..... | 4 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 97 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| Also have physical, occupation, speech therapy, laboratory services, radiology services including CT and MRI, home health & hospice & sleep lab. We have two nursing homes and two assisted living facilities as well.
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 0 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | 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....... | 234 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 21 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 10 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 454 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 4 | | Assets: | $188,432 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 1 | | Assets: | $28,090 |
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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..... | 23 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 700 |
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| Sidney has 23 manufacturing companies with over 700 employees in a total non-union atmosphere. Three new small manufacturing companies announced their intentions to relocate to Sidney in 2010 and have begun setting up operations. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Cabela's, Inc. Corporate headquarters |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 2,100 (Male: 1,050 Female: 1,050) | | Year Established: | 1961 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | fishing, hunting, outdoor gear, taxidermy, home decor, gun library, world headquarters |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Memorial Health Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 300 (Male: 100 Female: 200) | | Year Established: | 1955 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | hospital, nursing home, assisted living, physical, occupation, speech therapy, lab and radiology services, home health & hospice & sleep lab |
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| #3. | Business Name: | ADC |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 225 (Male: 148 Female: 48) | | Year Established: | 1974 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | telecommunications and data wires |
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| #4. | Business Name: | The Egging Company |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 90 (Male: 82 Female: 8) | | Year Established: | 1960 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Steel fabrication in all its dimensions, welding, machining, cutting, forming, 14 ga to 90 mm |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Sidney Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 130 (Male: 50 Female: 80) | | Year Established: | 1873 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Public education for grades K-12 |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Wal-Mart |
| Service Sector: | Retail and Wholesale Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 100 (Male: 50 Female: 50) | | Year Established: | 2003 | | Products/Service: | Discount retail store |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Cheyenne County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 83 (Male: 42 Female: 41) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | All county government functions |
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| #8. | Business Name: | City of Sidney |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 77 (Male: 61 Female: 16) | | Year Established: | 1884 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | utility provider, small town values with big time opportunities |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Commercial Resins |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 50 Female: 5) | | Year Established: | 2005 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | pipe coating manufacturer, transports by rail and truck |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Pennington Seed |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 25 Female: 15) | | Year Established: | 1996 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | manufactures Premium wild bird feed |
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| LINK # 1 - ADAMS INDUSTRIES INC. - This industrial park complex was part of the Sioux Army Depot from 1942-1967 located 10 miles northwest of Sidney on I-80 Exit 48. It is now owned by Adams Industries Inc., which operates it as a privately owned industrial park with world class logistics capabilities through rail, trucking, warehousing and building sites. There are 10 (ten) 90,000 square foot buildings available that can be used for manufacturing, distribution or warehousing along with adjacent 500 acres of raw land. All properties are zoned heavy industrial. All utilities are established. There are no fees for permitting on new construction. A short line railroad (Sidney & Lowe - owned by Progress Rail) connects both main lines of Union Pacific and Burlington-Northern Sante Fe railroads at this location offering both rail services for private industry. With the primary rail yards only 100 miles in distance for both railroads, Sidney sits in the center of this activity. Companies located in this vicinity include Cabela's west coast distribution center, Progress Rail, Adams and Son Trucking, Adams Warehousing, Commercial Resins pipe coating manufaturing,Innovative Masonry Products stone based manufacturing, Emagine Concepts wood manufacturing, Industrial Structures Inc. steel fabrication and manufacturing, Sagebrush Products manufacturing, Hooter Industries, Scoular Grain, Egging Company - sub contractor in manufacturing and frabrication for Caterpillar, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, Sioux Meadows Park, University of Nebraska agriculture lab and experimental stations and United Parcel Service. Link#2 - Sioux Meadows Park is located 10 miles northwest of Sidney on Interstate-80 Exit 48. There are 8 buildings for sale or lease. From 1942-1967 this served as the headquarters for the Sioux Army Depot. From 1968-1995 these buildings served the Sidney Vocational Technical School and Western Nebraska Community College. They have been privately owned since that time. The available buildings include: 1) Learning Resource Center 12,000 square feet and 1.24 acres, dock high, concrete floors and walkways, offices, restrooms, forced air, space heat and air condition; 2) Aviation Tech Building t on 2.46 acres; dock height 9,650 sq. ft finished, 2,440 unfinished, concrete floors, two handicapped ramps, offices, classrooms, lobby, restrooms, force air gas head; 3) air frame building, 6,000 sq. ft; all concrete floors on grade, 14 x 40 overhead door, clear span, radiant as ceiling heaters; 4) print shop 3,000 sq. ft finished; 9,000 unfinished shop area, concrete floors and walkways; 5) elementary school building / resource center 18,152 square foot brick building, kitchen, cafeteria, classrooms, storage on 3.86 acres; 6) gymnasium prefabricated steel structure 9,680 square feet, 14' side walls, insulated, workout and locker rooms, ceiling gas heat on 3.86 acres; 7) firehouse building two story structure with 5,200 sq ft and 3 bay garage on .73 acre with three 10 x 14 overhead doors, concrete floors, gas ceiling heat and listed on the national register of historic buildings. CITY OF SIDNEY website will include any other buildings inside the city limits that would be available as spec buildings. Two 25,000 square foot buildings are located at a former hops processing manufacturing plant location. Other community information is also available.
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| Information on all three industrial park sites can be obtained on their respective websites, or you may find all of the information on www.cityofsidney.org and click on "economic development" listed on the left side of the home page. Sidney Warehousing & Industrial Sites and Sioux Meadows Park are both privately owned and have been developed since 1942 with an abundance of available buildings and land. Served with all infrastructure needs along with rail. Both are located just two miles north Interstate-80 Exit 48. The Sidney Industrial Park is a 90 acre industrial tract on the east edge of Sidney in the city limits and is eligible for redevelopment projects. Utilities are on site. The City of Sidney controls all aspects of this site. |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Sidney, Nebraska was named by national economist Jack Schultz as one of America's Top Rural Economic Development Communities under 50,000 population. The community's economic development successes have also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and many other national and regional publications. | | Suggested Sites: |
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