Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 10 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,435 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 4,200 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 35 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
from Community |
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| Omaha Eppley International | 136 |
| Kansas City International | 297 |
| Denver International | 554 |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | No | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 0 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 35 mile(s) |
 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 |
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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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| Additional Comments: |
Wakefield is a total requirement wholesale customer of NPPD and a capacity purchase contract for 2.5 megawatts of generating power. Wakefield has aggressively updated its electric substation and electric distribution system. Power is delivered to the City by a 69 kV line and new substation rate at 12.5 MVA. Wakefield has a new operations and maintenance agreement with NPPD which gives our customers fast and dependable service when needed. Wakefield has invested more than $2.5 million is its electric update and distribution system and continues to maintain low electric rates for its customers. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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Water:
| Provider..... | City of Wakefield | | | Major Source..... | 3 Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 106 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 900.000 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 0.667 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 0.900 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 200,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 380 ppm | | Treated..... | Yes | | | Temperature Range..... | 54 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The city of Wakefield will start a new water improvement project in 2007 costing an estimated $500,000. Phase I will consist of a new well to add pumping capacity, a new transmission main to improve water delivery to the treatment plant and add a new chemical feed to help improve water quality. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of Wakefield | | | Type of Service..... | Lagoon | | | Rated Capacity..... | 0.150 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 0.115 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 0.170 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The City sewer system consists of a sewer lift station and a 5 cell lagoon system. The City will be taking over an additional cell previously used by an industry that will give the City the ability for complete retention of its waste. In 2006, the City turned over operations of the industrial lagoons to Michael Foods, Inc. Michael Foods, with cooperation of the City, is currently constructing a $16M waste water treatment plant. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Qwest | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 4 | |
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| Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co. has contracted to use the Alltel Cellular Tower in Wakefield to provide wireless Internet service. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $40,807,506 (year 2006) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2006
| City....... | | $0.5722100 | | County....... | | $0.4167300 | | School....... | | $1.1550469 | | Other....... | | $0.1508478 | | Total Real Property....... | | $2.2948347 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 06-07
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General Obligation......... | $0.00 | | Revenue......... | $1,245,000.00 | | School......... | $1,045,492.00 |
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| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | City Council | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 2004 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | 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..... | 98 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 0 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 30 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 2 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 5 | | 9 |
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| The City of Wakefield contracts for two full-time law enforcement officers from the Dixon County Sheriffs Department. Two Deputy Sheriffs are stationed in Wakefield. Wakefield has 24-hour law enforcement coverage. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 209 | 1:11 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
0 | | |
| Senior High |
1 | 233 | 1:11 |
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| Wakefield Community School is located in Northeast Nebraska. The K-12 school district has an enrollment of 442 students. The school features excellent educational programs, great facilities and a supportive community. The Wakefield Activity Center, opened during the winter of the 2001-2002 school year, is a facility open to the general public. The Activity Center includes a brand new gymnasium, complete with a four-lane walking track, and a weightroom, which includes free weights, weight machines, treadmills, and stationary bikes. For your convenience, restrooms and locker rooms are also located in the facility. The place is used by Physical Education classes and Weights/Conditioning classes on a daily basis. Sports teams also use the Activity Center, usually the junior-high and junior-varsity squads. Local residents are also welcome and encouraged to come and lift weights and/or exercise during the school day or during scheduled weekend hours. During the week, the Activity Center is usually open until approximately 7:00 p.m.
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 5 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 0 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 1 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 4 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 5 |
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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..... | Yes |
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| The city park in Wakefield covers 12 acres and has picnic shelters, two sand volleyball courts, two equipped playgrounds, a swimming pool, overnight camping, horseshoe pits, baseball and softball fields, a T-ball field, batting cages, and a basketball court. The Logan Creek Trail, a 1.5 mile asphalt trail, is open to walkers and bikers.
The Wakefield Community Rec Center has a fully equipped weight room, a walking track, and a full-size gym. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 1 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 0 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $350 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $400 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $80,000 |
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| 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)..... | 11 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 1 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 17 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 1 |
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 1 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 1 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 0 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | weekly | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 0 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 4 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 53 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 5 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 0 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 1 | | Assets: | $204,926,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | No |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 2 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 820 |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Michael Foods, Inc. |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 800 (Male: 520 Female: 280) | | Year Established: | 1948 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Egg Processing |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Education Service Unit #1 |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 88 (Male: 13 Female: 75) | | Year Established: | 1967 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Educational coop services |
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| #3. | Business Name: | Wakefield Health Care Center |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 65 (Male: 5 Female: 60) | | Year Established: | 1974 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | nursing home & assisted living |
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| #4. | Business Name: | Wakefield Public School |
| Service Sector: | Education & Health Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 55 (Male: 25 Female: 30) | | Year Established: | 1966 | | Unions: | Yes |
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| #5. | Business Name: | Roses Transport |
| Service Sector: | Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | | Employment Number: | Total: 17 (Male: 15 Female: 2) | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Freight Hauling |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Central Valley Ag |
| Service Sector: | Other Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 20 (Male: 18 Female: 2) | | Products/Service: | Fertilizer and farm supplies |
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| INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS |
| Industrial Buildings Available in Community....... | 0 | | Spec Buildings Available....... | 0 |
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| Wakefield Development Coroporation
Terry Baker, President
Wakefield, NE 68784
402-287-2211 Phone
402-287-2200 Fax |
| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: |
Wakefield takes PRIDE in being named "Baseball Capital of Nebraska." We live up to our name. Wakefield has a breath taking park with a state-of-the-art baseball complex. Over 100 baseball games are played in Wakefield a year. Recent additions to the park were a walking trail and a zero depth entry swimming pool with swimming lanes and a water slide. Wakefield is a growing community that can offer something to all ages. Wakefield has many new attractive buildings, a recreational center was built at the school, a new library and black box theatre were built in the downtown area. Wakefield has that small home town feel. Wakefield is a great place to live and raise a family. Wakefield has many active organizations that make our community what it is today. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and feel free to contact us for more information or if you have any questions |
Community
Facts Book: |
Wakefield Facts Book (PDF)
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Local
DevelopmentContact: |
Jim Litchfield-City Adm.
City of Wakefield
405 Main Street
P.O. Box 178
Wakefield, Nebraska 68784
Phone:402-287-2080
Fax:402-287-2045
Email: ctyadmwakefield@huntel.net
Website: www.ci.wakefield.ne.us |
| Thomas L. Higginbotham Jr.
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District
111 South 1st Street
P.O. Box 178
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
Phone:(402) 379-1150
Fax:(402) 379-9207
Email: thomash@nenedd.org
Website: www.nenedd.org |
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| State Contacts: | Catherine Lang, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-4747 or (800) 426-6505
Email: catherine.lang@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Rick Nelsen, Economic Development Manager
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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