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Amarillo Community Profile

County	Potter/Randall
Type of Government	Commission/Manager
Community Characteristics	Amarillo has a growing network of suppliers metal working industries (plating, machining etc.). High-energy use industries are attracted to our low gas and electric rates. Locally available raw materials include beef, leather, and copper (rod and plate).
Population	217858 (04/01/2000)


Recent Projects

Designated Community Economic Development Organization (DCED)			Designated Community Contact
Name	Michael R. Bourn		Name	Mrs. Michelle McPhail
Title	President		Title	Research Associate
Organization	Amarillo Economic Development Corporation		Organization	Amarillo Economic Development Corp.
Address	Bank One Center, 600 S. Tyler, Suite 1503		Address	Bank One Center, 600 S Tyler, Suite 1503
City/State/Zip	Amarillo,TX 79101		City/State/Zip	Amarillo, TX 79101
Telephone: 806-379-6411 Fax: 806-371-0112			Telephone: 800-333-7892 806-379-6411 Fax: 806-371-0112

Transportation Infrastructure
Proximity to Interstate Highway	0 mile(s)		Length of Runway	13502 feet
Proximity to Major Highways	0 mile(s)		Lighted Runway	yes
Proximity to Commercial Airport	0 mile(s)		Navigational Aids	yes
Proximity to Private Airport	0 mile(s)		Nearest Water Port	Houston
Proximity to Port	592 mile(s)		Public Transportation	yes
Proximity to Mexico Border	420 mile(s)		Nearest Railroad	BNSF

Utilities			Workforce
Electric Provider	Xcel Energy		Radius of Labor Drawing Area	50 miles
Water Source	City of Amarillo		Estimated Community Unemployment Rate	3.1 %
Water Maximum Gallons Per Day	91000000
Water Peak Load Maximum Gallons Per Day	50000000		Financial
Sewer Type	Activated Sludge/ Secondary Process		Current Moody Bond Rating	AAA
Sewer Maximum Gallons Per Day	28000000		Current Standard & Poors Bond Rating	AAA
Solid Waste Disposal	Type 1 municipal landfill		Number of Banks, S&L, Credit Unions	28
Natural Gas Providers	Energas
Telephone Providers	Southwestern Bell Telephone
Cable Provider	Cox Communications
ISDN or DSL	yes
Broadband	yes


Education
Annual High School Graduates		1395
Total Enrollment in School District - K through 12		29186
Students per Teacher Ratio: Elementary		15.6 students per teacher
Students per Teacher Ratio: Secondary		15.60 students per teacher
Colleges & Universities within 30 miles		2
ACT 1998	21.2	SAT 1998	1038
ACT 1999	20.8	SAT 1999	1027
ACT 2000	21.2	SAT 2000	1039
ACT 2001	20.6	SAT 2001	1046

Taxes & Local Incentives
City Tax Rate	$0.29653 per $100
Independent School District Tax Rate	$1.535 per $100
County Tax Rate	$0.51989 per $100
Special District Rate	$0.15415 per $100 Amarillo College
Special District Rate	$0 per $100
Special District Rate	$0 per $100
Special District Rate	$0 per $100
Special District Rate	$0 per $100
Tax Abatement Available	Checked box indicates "yes"
Economic Development Sales Tax	Checked box indicates "yes"
Enterprise Zone	Checked box indicates "yes"
Foreign Trade Zone	Checked box indicates "yes"
Other Economic Stimulants	Grants and / or no-interest loans for companies relocating to or expanding in Amarillo
Freeport Exemption	checked
Strategic Investment	checked

Support Services Available
R&D Facility	Checked box indicates "yes"
Sterilization Laboratory	Checked box indicates "yes"
Customized Worker Training	Checked box indicates "yes"
Manufacturing Assistance (ISO 9000, Technology Applications)	Checked box indicates "yes"
Alternative Fuels Service	Checked box indicates "yes"
Business Incubator	Checked box indicates "yes"
Recycling Center	Checked box indicates "yes"

Real Estate
Average Rental Rate for 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment		$428
Occupancy Rate for Multi-Family Housing Units		90
Single Family Residential - Average Appraised Value		$97563
Commercial Lease Cost (sq. ft)
Industrial Lease Cost (sq. ft)

New Residential Construction Permits		New Commercial Construction Permits
1997	434	92
1998	546	141
1999	602	118
2000	475	105
2001	556	129

Medical Facilities

BSA
NWTHS

Hotels & Motels
Total Number of Rooms Available in Community	4000
Total Number of Facilities Available in Community with Meeting Space	18
Video Conferencing Capability	AC Business and Industry Ctr

Recreational Areas

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Lake Meredith National Recreational Area

Climatic Information
Average Number of Days of Sunshine	260
Average High / Low Temperature for July	94°F / 67°F
Average High / Low Temperature for January	50°F / 24°F

Largest Employers

AISD
BWXT Pantex
IBP
TDCJ

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