Showcasing Schuyler Nebraska ~ 2012

(2006 – 2011 Summary)

151 Community Initiatives / Projects / Programs = $ 23,900,000

21 Private Initiatives / Projects / Programs = $ 41,110,000

172 TOTAL Initiatives / Projects / Programs = $ 65,010,000

Eight Strategic Planning Goals identified in 2012:

1. flood prevention 5. develop industrial site plan

2. northwest expansion (new businesses and residential development) 6. marketing plan for new housing

3. continue to improve community appearance 7. implement downtown revitalization plan

4. recruit new businesses and employers 8. improve civic communication

Schuyler has an industrial / agricultural based economy. Its residents represent multiple ethnic groups with varying life experiences.

Along with an unequaled work ethic, all share three commonalities: seek opportunities, raise their families in a safe environment, and to

enjoy the community where they live. With a population growth of 840 (+15.6%) in the past 10 years and a 53% (+2,159) increase in

population for the past twenty years, Schuyler is succeeding.

Community & Economic Development

- voters approved Economic Development Plan and 1.35 million LB 840 funding (2007)

- Colfax Theatre renovated ($125,000) and re-opened after fifty year closure (2006)

- CDBG ARRA Project - Hughes-Pyzant Drainage Ditch Restoration ~ $689,862 (2011)

- voters renewed Economic Development Plan and 1.35 million LB 840 funding (2011)

- DED Business Visitation Survey completed (2007)

- new lights and poles ($75,847) for Merchant Field baseball park (2010)

- South Park lakes restoration project ~ $19,510 (2009)

- new campground restrooms and showers ~ $200,985 (2011)

- 33 acres annexed for future Industrial Park (2011)

- two downtown commercial buildings rehabbed and sold to new owners (’09, ‘11)

- 42 acres annexed for future residential and commercial growth (2011)

- $26,500 CDBG Planning Grant ($12,500 local match) for Parks Master Plan (2022)

- $25,000 JOBS grant ~ Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka (2009)

- $4,000 NIFA grant for community housing study and assessment (2006)

- $220,000 DED housing grant ~ partnership between NWNEN, City & School (2008)

- $28,953 CDBG Planning Grant ($9,046 local match) for Downtown Revitalization Study (2010)

- ADA curb ramps and asphalt overlay street improvements (ARRA) completed in 2011

- two recreational trail grants ($200,000) for campground funded by Game & Parks (2009, 2011)

- Schuyler Housing Assessment Study (2006)

- housing partnership formed ~ SCS, NeighborWorks and City (2008)

- five new houses constructed via Schuyler Housing Production Program (’07-’12) partnership adding $598,000 valuation

with an economic impact of $1,016,000

- new housing subdivision ~ $300,000 infrastructure (2011)

- four gateway entrances into City approved for construction ~ $41,000 private donations (2011)

- bilingual residential ‘Good Neighbor Guide’ – designed by NENEDD (2011)

- four commercial building facades updated via loan program (2009 -2011)

- new flower garden at Schuyler’s Railside Green ~ NE Statewide Arboretum (2011)

- private developer and City partnered to construct N. Chicago Street into new subdivision (2011)

- Nebraska Housing Developers Association ‘Groundbreaking Achievement Award’

- Schuyler’s 2006-2007 Community Housing Conference a featured article in the quarterly newsletter of the Nebraska

Investment Finance Authority (2007)

- NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska ‘Housing Advocate Award’ (2010)

- ‘Grow Schuyler’ Incentive a featured article in NMPP newsletter ~ Essent (2010)

- NENEDD’s “Economic Development Partnership Award” (2011)

- UPRR LOU - future rail service to proposed Industrial Park (2011)

- sanitary sewer feasibility study for Cargill & Industrial Park ~ $8,500 (2011)

- Schuyler Community Leaders Rally @ St. Benedict Center (2006)

- redesigned community website ~ SchuylerNebraska.net (2006)

- reorganized and energized Annual Schuyler Celebration Banquet (2008)

- new economic development website ~ SchuylerDEVELOPMENT.net (2009)

- Strategic Planning Session facilitated by DED & NPPD (2010)

- developed marketing plan for housing partnership (2011)

- Schuyler’s Quarterly Community Forum organized (2007)

- new website for Schuyler alumni and faculty ~ SchuylerAlumni.net (2008)

- Housing Development Committee formed (2010) ~ Schuyler Development Company

- Downtown Revitalization Committee formed (2011) ~ Schuyler Development Company

- Schuyler’s Teammates Mentoring Program chartered (2009)

- completed 205 Corps’ Feasibility Study ~ proposed Schuyler levee system (2011)

- City, LPNNRD and Corps partnered in the design of proposed levee systems (2011)

- Tree City USA award (2011 and for past twenty years)

- Expressway interchange quadrants (State Arboretum/NDOR) $20,000 tree planting grant (2007)

- Community FACTS Book 2006, 2010, ~ Loup Power & NPPD

- Commercial Building Program (2008) ~ rehabilitate to code aging commercial buildings

- Facade & Building Improvement Fund (2009) ~ $9,000 0% interest loan

- Schuyler Housing Production Program (2007) ~ $16,000 per residential lot (housing partnership)

- ‘Grow Schuyler’ Incentive (2010) ~ incentive for construction of commercial buildings

- Infrastructure Construction Capital (ICC) Loan Program: (2010) ~ 0% interest loans

- Small Contractors Business Loan Program (2011) ~ $16,000 0% loan for residential construction

- new million dollar CNCS facility constructed for Early Head Start (0 to 2 year olds) and Head Start (3 and 4 year olds) to

provide early education and infant child care services (2011)

- $600,000 addition to fire station expanding capacity for garaging emergency vehicles (2011)

- Schuyler Labor Study (2010)

- new public address system for building funded by private donations (2010)

- automatic entrance doors ~ disabled/wheel chair accessible ($3,800) - private donations (2007)

- steel siding for building ($14,500) – private donations and FBIFund loan (2011)

- partnership with Schuyler Ministerial to provide meals and meditation during lent (2008 – 2012)

- Cargill Community Learning Center (CCLC) opened in January 2008 as a result of a partnership formed between Cargill

Meat Solution and Central Community College (Columbus)

- GED, ESL and U.S. Citizenship classes offered – 927 enrollments to date

- participated in NE Department of Education’s distance education pilot (2011)

- Alegent Health Care 2007 - 2011, corporate sponsor for the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign

- 2011 receive two awards from Studer Group: Excellence in Patient Care and Excellence in Quality Health Care

- 2012 received a $546,000 Helmsley Grant for new digital mammography equipment

- Schuyler Department of Utilities - Nebraska Water Environmental Association / Scott Wilbur Award for Outstanding

Wastewater Treatment Facility for 2005

- 2006 Electric System Improvements – Cargill Distribution Line Expansion [$197,000]

- 2006 Electric System Improvements – Electric Substation Phase II, Underground Sub Transmission [$65,000]

- 2006 South Park Lake Enhancements – New Water Supply Well [$30,000]

- 2006 Water System Improvements – New East Municipal Public Supply Well and East 16th

Street Distribution

Water Main [$424,000]

- 2007 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements – Sanitary Sewer Main, 17th

Street Replacement and 17th

Avenue

Extension [$110,000]

- 2008 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extensions – New Schuyler Elementary School Site [$52,000]

- 2008 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements – West 22nd

Street [$143,500]

- 2008 Water System Improvements – Future Public Supply Well Development and Distribution Water Main, West

22nd

Street / Gold Street [$305,000]

- 2008 Water System Improvements – Municipal Well / Building and Phase I Transmission Water Line [$345,000]

- 2009 New Schuyler Utilities Office and Vehicle Storage Facility [$1,200,000] ~ geothermal heated/cooled

- 2009 Water System Improvements – New North Water Tower (500,000 gallons) [$950,000] ~ doubled Schuyler’s

above ground storage capacity (1 million gallons)

- 2009 Water System Improvements – Phase II Transmission Water Main, (Well fields intertie) [$418,000]

- 2010 Water System Improvements – Downtown Water Tower Repaint [$142,500]

- 2010 Electric System Improvements – New South Electric Substation Switchgear and Substation Transformer

(5,000 KVA) [$460,000]

- 2010 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extensions – West 10th

Street / New Head Start Facility [$58,000]

- 2010 Water System Improvements – 9th

and ‘A’ North Water Main Extension [$22,000]

- 2011 East Electric Substation Transmission Line Improvements [$17,200]

- 2011 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements – New North Sanitary Sewer Lift Station [$1,066,000]

- 2011 Sanitary Sewer and Water System Improvements – Kehrli 2nd

Subdivision / Chicago Street [$42,750]

- 2011 Electric System Improvements – West 16th

Street Sub Transmission and Distribution Lines [$464,000]

- 2011 Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Extension – Campground Restroom and Shower Facility [$19,700]

- 2012 Electric System Improvements – New Frontier Electric Substation Switch gear and Substation Transformer

(20,000 KVA) [$1,600,000]

- 2012 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extensions – ‘H’ Street / East 22nd

Street [$75,000]

Colfax County Recycling Facility in Schuyler

- $29,680.00 CCRF Grant - Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (2006) / $29,225 CCRF Grant (2007) / $27,926

(2008) / $27,000 (2009) / $29,825 (2010). $28,605 (2011) / $24,672 (2012)

- $11,491.00 Tire Amnesty Grant – DEQ (2006) / $11,917 (2007) / $11,719 (2009)

- $20,000.00 KSB Grant Public Education– DEQ (2006) / $21,696 (2007) / $21,616 (2008) / $21,000 (2009) / $18,270 (2010) /

$10,412 (2011) / $15,729 (2012)

- $4,950.00 Electronic Waste Grant 05-06 – DEQ (2006)

- $1247.00 Paper Shredder Grant- DEQ (2006)

- $800.00 Mini Cleanup Grant – DEQ (2006) / $600 (2007) / $700 (2008) / $700 (2009) / $600 (2010) / $500 (2012)

- $2,500.00 Return the Warmth – Aquafina, SAM’s Club & Keep America Beautiful (2006)/ $2,500 (2007)

- $2,000 Recycled Jackets – Return the Warmth Winner (2006)

- $4,000.00 Electronic Waste Grant – DEQ (2007) / $5,000 (2008) / $5,000 (2009) / $3,500 (2011)

- $2,775.00 Cigarette Litter Prevention Grant (CLPP) – Keep America Beautiful (2007)

- $500.00 Sprint Grant - KAB (2007)

- $5,386.00 Household Hazardous Waste Grant – DEQ (2008)

- $13,000.00 Forklift - Nebraska State Recycling Grant & Nebraska Environmental Trust (2008)

- $12,600.00 Recycled Picnic Tables – DEQ (2008)

- $1,500.00 Students for Recycling (2008)

- 1,000 recycled winter jackets – Students for Recycling Winners (2008)

- $1,500.00 CLPP – KAB (2010) / $200 (2011)

- 15 Recycling Containers valued @ $6735.00 – Coca-Cola Bin Grant Winner (2010)

- $250.00 Lowe’s Grant Award (2011)

- $1,000.00 Nestle Waters PET Winner (2011)

- Cargill Meat Solutions (CMS) $25 million dollar investment for a new automated retrieval storage system (2009)

- CMS $15 million dollar investment for finely textured beef (FTB) processing operation (2006)

- CMS American Meat Institute Safety Award (2009, 2010, & 2011)

- CMS Certified Angus Beef (CAB) award for performance of cattle selection (2010, 2011)

- CMS $59,000.00 donation to United Way (2011)

- CMS $5,000.00 donation to the City of Schuyler to plant trees (2011)

- CMS $500,000.00 donation for construction of the new Schuyler Elementary School (2007)

- CMS 100% Cargill funded Family Learning Center that provides ESL, GED and citizenship courses (since 2008)

- CMS Approximately 150 employees and their family members volunteered for the Schuyler Earth Day Pickup (2011)

- CMS twice a year sponsor a dinner and door prizes at the Colfax County Senior Center (2004-2011)

- CMS employees support annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign (2008 - 2011)

- St. Benedict Retreat & Conference Center

- St. Benedictine Retreat and Conference Center served over 13,000 international visitors (2011)

- St. Benedict Center expanded by 16 guest rooms and two additional new meeting rooms (2006)

- missionary work and countless social projects in 22 countries supported through fundraising operation in Schuyler (2010)

- constructed and opened El Puente: Office for immigration counseling (2006)

- Schuyler Community Schools

- became a unified school district – 2006

- new elementary school building approved by voters and constructed ~ 6.7 million dollars (2007)

- 37,000 sq. ft. addition to elementary school building ~ 3.4 million dollars (2011)

- developed a School Improvement Process for improving students’ reading, language, writing and math

- launched a new preschool program for 4 year olds (2009)

- expanded a partnership with Central Nebraska Community Services

- 2012 started a partnership with the Buffet Foundation – Save the Children (0 to 3 year olds)

- growing enrollment – approximately 600 students added in the past 12 years

- new community resource center (bilingual) for new arrivals and adult learners (2011)

- Schuyler Public Library

- $13,512 - 2007 Library Improvement Grant: to improve cataloging, circulations and on-line card catalog services.

- $6442 - 2008 Library Improvement Grant: to provide equitable computer access for patrons.

- $6,311 - 2009 Library Improvement Grant: Microfilm reader/scanner to provide these services for local patrons.

- $1,000 – 2009 Library Internship Grant: Project of the Nebraska Library Commission and the Library Association

to recruit the next generation of Nebraska’s librarians.

- We the People Bookshelf Collection from National Endowment for the Humanities. 2010 - Received a set 17 books,

DVD edition of “The Civil War,” documentary by Ken Burns. The award is part of the NEH’s We the People

initiative, which supports projects that promotes teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture.

- $5,850.00 – 2010 - Phase 1 – Gates Opportunity Online grant for replacement of outdated public computers,

peripherals, technical support, and to provide advocacy training.

- $3,900 – 2011 - Phase 2– Gates Opportunity Online grant for replacement of outdated public computers,

peripherals, technical support, and to provide advocacy training.

- $1,223.00 - 2010 – Continuing Education grant from the Library Commission to improve technology abilities of

library staff.

- $1,000 – 2011/2012 Cultivating Nebraska Librarians 2.0 Internship grant: Project of the Nebraska Library

Commission and the Nebraska Library Association to recruit the next generation of Nebraska’s librarians.

- $32,000 – 2011/2012 - Library Broadband Builds Nebraska Communities: Project of the Nebraska Library

Commission and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The three-year project is designed to expand broadband

capacity; upgrade public\computing resources in libraries; and advance access to employment, learning, health

information, and E-Government.

Schuyler, NE Good Neighbor GuideSchuyler, NE Guía para ser un Buen Vecino

'neighbors living together'

'vecinos viviendo juntos''vecinos

Smoke DetectorsFire Prevention

(402) 352-5407Fire Department

City (402) 352-3101• Fence Height• Sheds• Occupancy

Standards

Graffi ti(402) 352-2415

Police

Be sure smoke detectors work - change batteries every year!

Remove all seasonal decorations within 60 days after the holiday.

Report and remove graffi ti immediately - keep exterior of house and sheds in good repair.

Trim tree branches and shrubbery - reduces maintenance costs and improves personal safety.

Know occupancy standards before buying or renting - contact City.

Mow lawn regularly - do not park vehicles on grass or public sidewalks.

Know where property line is before erecting fence - check with the City for fence height.

Remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours.

ways to be a Good Neighbor

Call 811 Diggers Hotline before you dig!

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Prevención de Incendios(402) 352-5407

Departamentode Bomberos

Ciudad (402) 352-3101• Altura de la Cerca• Galpones• Normas de

ocupación

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Policía

¡Asegúrate que tu detector de humo funciona – Cambia las baterías cada año!

Quita las decoraciones de temporada 60 días después de que hayan pasado (por ejemplo: luces de navidad)

Informa a las autoridades y remueve el grafi ti inmediatamente – mantén el exterior de la casa y galpones (Sheds) en buen estado.

Recorta las ramas de tus árboles y arbustos – así se reducen los costos de mantenimiento y mejora la seguridad personal.

Infórmate de las normas de ocupación antes de comprar o alquilar una casa – contacta a la ciudad.

Corta el césped con regularidad – no estaciones vehículos en el césped o en aceras públicas.

Infórmate donde está la línea de tu propiedad antes de levantar una valla/cerco – consulta con la ciudad sobre la altura que debe tener este cerco/valla.

Quita la nieve de las aceras dentro de un periodo de 24 horas.

maneras de ser un buen vecíno

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Yard Waste (402) 352-3101• Grass Clippings• Leaves & Brush• Tree branches less

than 12" in diameter

City(402) 352-3101• Dog Licenses• Building Permits• Remodeling

Emergencies

911

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Swimming pool inaccessible to children - four foot encircling fence with self-closing and self-latching gate required.

License all dogs with City - keep dogs from roaming and barking excessively.

Check with the City to see if building permits are required for remodeling or new construction.

Respect your neighbors - don't cause disturbances with loud music and noise.

House numbers visible for emergency personnel - recommend at least three inches in height.

Do not park or repair undriveable vehicles in driveway or street - campers/RVs parked in side or rear yards.

Trampolines need to be safe - locate in back yard away from street and fully enclosed.

Be certain trash containers have lids - store out of view from street.

Call 811 Diggers Hotline before you dig!

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Desechos del jardín(402) 352-3101• Recortes de césped• Hojas y césped

recogido• Recortes de arboles

de menos de 12 pulgadas

Emergencia

911

Mantén tu piscina fuera del acceso a los niños – se requiere que la piscina este rodeada con un cerco de 4 pies de alto y con puerta que se pueda abrir y cerrar.

Licencia tu perro con la ciudad – no dejes que tu perro ande solo por las calles o que ladre excesivamente.

Consulta con la ciudad para saber si necesitas permiso para remodelar o hacer una nueva construcción.

Respeta a tus vecinos – no causes disturbios con música a todo volumen ni con ruidos.

El numero de tu casa tiene que ser visible para el personal de emergencia – se recomienda que los números sean de por lo menos 3 pulgadas de grande.

No estaciones o repares vehículos que no se mueven en la calzada o en la calle de tu casa – estaciona campers/RVs en el lado o patio trasero.

Los trampolines deben ser seguros – mantenlos en la parte trasera de la casa y rodeados con un cerco.

Asegúrate que los contenedores de basura tengan tapas – mantenlos fuera de la vista de la calle.

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RecyclingCenter(402) 352-3101• Mondays &

Wednesdays (3 pm - 6 pm)

• Saturdays (9 am - noon)

• Planning on making home improvements or new construction on your property? Find out if you need a permit (402) 352-3101.

• No more than 3 dogs, 3 cats per household.

• Poultry (chickens & ducks) not allowed.

Occupant Area in Square FeetRoom 3-5 Occupants 6 or moreLiving Room 50 sq ft 150 sq ftDining Room 50 sq ft 100 sq ftKitchen 50 sq ft 60 sq ftBedrooms See below

• Bedrooms for one person may be a minimum of 70 sq. ft.

• Property zoned single family may not have apartments added.

• Bedrooms for two or more persons may be a minimum of 50 sq. ft. for each person.

• Apartments may not be established in the basement or attic of any residence.

Suggested Occupantguidelines

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Centro de Reciclaje(402) 352-3101• Lunes y miércoles

(3 pm - 6 pm)• Sábados

(9 am - noon)

• ¿Planeas hacer mejoras en el hogar o construir en tu propiedad? – Primero averigua si necesitas un permiso llamando al 402-352-3101.

• No más de 3 perros, 3 gatos por vivienda.

• No se permiten aves (pollos, patos) de corral en las propiedades.

Área Para Cada Ocupante en Pies Cuadrados

Habitación3-5 Ocupantes6 o másSala50 pies cuadrados150 pies cuadradosComedor50 pies cuadrados100 pies cuadradosCocina50 pies cuadrados60 pies cuadradosDormitoriosVer más abajo• Las habitaciones/cuartos

para una persona pueden tener un mínimo de 70 pies cuadrados.

• A una propiedad que es zonifi cada como propiedad de una sola familia no se le puede añadir curatos/apartamentos.

• Las habitaciones/cuartos para 2 o más personas pueden ser de un mínimo de 50 pies cuadrados por persona.

• No se puede establecer apartamentos/cuartos en el sótano o ático de cualquier residencia.

Área Para Cada Ocupante en Pies Cuadrados

NORMAS PROPUESTAS PARA LOS OCUPANTES DE UNA VIVIENDA

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