Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 2 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,720 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 3,700 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 90 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 189 |
| Kansas City International | 232 |
| Denver International | 416 |
| Superior Municipal Airport, 2 miles north of Superior, has a 3,700 foot paved runway and a 3,100 foot sod runway; both are lighted. A major facilities upgrade will begin in the spring of 2005. A new concrete aircraft parking ramp and a widened concrete main taxiway will accommodate heavier business aircraft. Superior's airport has a full-time fixed base operator who offers aviation fuel service and a complimentary courtesy car. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 5 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 60 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Union Pacific
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| Superior is fortunate to be served by 2 major rail lines. Burlington Norhtern Santa Fe with weekly service and Union Pacific with 3 trains weekly. |
 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | City of Superior |
| phone - | (402) 897-4713 |
| website - | www.ci.superior.ne.us |
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| Superior Utilities System operates as a municipally-owned distribution system and purchases all power requirements from NPPD- Source: 778 MW Cooper Nuclear and 1300 MW Gerald Gentleman Plants. Our rural area is served by South Central Public Power. |
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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..... | City of Superior | |
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| The City of Superior is the distributor of the natural gas for the city. Serviced by a 6" gas line from Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Company. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of Superior | | | Major Source..... | 9 wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 84 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 5.200 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 519,000.000 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 1,135,000.000 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 200,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 296 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 50-52 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The municipal water system in Superior is supplied by 9 wells, which have an average depth of 84 feet. The wells have a combined pumping capacity of 3,320 gallons per minutes. The chemical treatment plant adds fluoride and chlorine to the water. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Superior | | | Type of Service..... | municipal sanitary sewage system and storm sewer system | | | Rated Capacity..... | 350,000.000 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 210,000.000 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 790,000.000 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The current municipal waste treatment facility is only utilized at 64% of capacity - 210,000 gallons currently and 390,000 gallons capacity. |
Telecommunications:
| Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 5 | |
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| Windstream serves the Superior area. Several companies offer internet service as well as there are several choices for cellular. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $50,424,679 (year 2007-2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2007-2008
| City....... | | $0.4276180 | | County....... | | $0.4799411 | | School....... | | $1.0372570 | | Other....... | | $0.1483320 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.1000680 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2007-2008
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General Obligation......... | $1,253,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $435,000.00 | | County......... | $0.00 | | School......... | $0.00 |
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| The voters of Superior recently extended the 1 percent city sales tax for another 15 years. Under the guidelines of LB840, the monies will be used for community improvements and economic development efforts. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Mayor-City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2003 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | No | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 53 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 40 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 4 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 6 | | A-9 or 10 |
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| Superior, a second class city, has a Mayor and 6 City Council members which are all elected. We have a 40 member volunteer fire department and safe environment. The crime rate per 1,000 population in Superior was 2.9 compared to a state crime rate of 41.3. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
2 | 228 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 135 | 1:12 |
| Senior High |
1 | 142 | 1:12 |
| 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 |
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| Elementary |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Senior High |
0 | 0 | 1:0 |
| Colleges |
0 | 0 | |
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| Superior participates in Educational Service Unit-9 and is a part of the Central Community College system which operates a learning center at the High School. Special schools also in the community are Mid-Nebraska Individual Services which provides learning experiences for the handicapped,PALLS which offers opportunities for children with disabilities, and Headstart which prepares children for school. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 1 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 2 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 1 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 7 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | Yes | | Swimming..... | Yes | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | Yes | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | Yes |
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| Superior is home of the Nuckolls County Museum, has a driving range, ample hunting for all the seasons, bowling alley, swimming pool, twin movie theatre, skating rink, two parks, community track, camping, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball, disc golf course, and a winery. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 15 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $60 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $250 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $65,000 |
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| Superior offers low cost and/or retirement housing: Vestey Center consists of 14 one-bedroom apartments for the elderly; Superior Manor contains 23 units for low-income elderly housing and Meadow Creek Villa a 16 unit low-income family housing facility. Wilde Ridge Estates, an assisted living complex has 12 apartments. Superior's Good Samaritan Center recently built an 18 unit assisted living complex. Superior's Good Samaritan Center has just built an 18 unit assisted living complex. |
| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 1 |
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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)..... | 3 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 45 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| Brodstone Memorial Hospital has completed a 4.5 million dollar rennovation, adding new services for various types of medical attention. Previously, patients would drive at least 60 miles for certain types of treatments. Also located in the community is an assisted living and good samaritan facilities. |
| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 3 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 2 | | 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....... | 6 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 72 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 10 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 2 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 40 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 3 | | Assets: | $650,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 1 | | Assets: | $62,000 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| In December, a Bed & Breakfast opened in one of the city's unique victorian homes. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 8 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 92 |
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| Realizing that a progressive attitude is needed for any community, Superior is constantly working to attract business. They have a 30 acre business park with one of the lots housing a 20,000 square foot building. The Superior Development Corporation has a buiness incentive package, which is available to interested and qualified prospects. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Brodstone Memorial Hospital |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 148 (Male: 10 Female: 138) | | Year Established: | 1928 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | health care |
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| #2. | Business Name: | City of Superior |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 33 (Male: 24 Female: 9) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | government & utilities |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Superior Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 80 (Male: 22 Female: 58) | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | education |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Good Samaritan Home |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 85 (Male: 7 Female: 78) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | health care |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Pamida |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 40 (Male: 6 Female: 34) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | retail store |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Alexander Motors |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 17 (Male: 15 Female: 2) | | Products/Service: | car dealership |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Agrex, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 12 (Male: 8 Female: 4) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | grain elevator |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Ideal Market |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 57 (Male: 23 Female: 34) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | grocery store |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Mid-Nebraska Individual Services |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 42 (Male: 7 Female: 35) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | education & vocational skills |
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| #10. | Business Name: | Superior Outdoor Power |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 14 (Male: 11 Female: 3) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | retail power & small farm equipment |
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| Kottmeyer Business Park, on the east edge of Superior, consists of 30 acres with 5 lots ranging in size from 4 to 10 acres. Municipal utilities are available along with access to major highways. |
| The primary objective of most companies when they are analyzing sites for their business expansion is to find that one location that allows their business to thrive. Much like an "oasis" in the desert, it is rare to find one location that provides a combination of essential factors to fit your business needs. Superior has looked hard at the attributes and strategic assets present in our community and invite business leaders to weigh those factors to match the needs of their business. |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | Superior is the Victorian Capital of Nebraska. Every Memorial weekend the community celebrates it's rich heritage by hosting their Victorian Festival. The Festival honors Lady Vestey a Nebraska girl who became a $250,000 a year executive of an English Company and married a British Lord. | | 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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