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Otsego Statistics
|
Miles From
|
| Chicago |
160 |
Cleveland: |
287 |
Toronto: |
382 |
| Detroit: |
140 |
Lansing: |
71 |
Indianapolis: |
195 |
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Population
|
|
Year
|
Community
|
County
|
| 1960 Census |
4,142
|
57,729
|
| 1970 Census |
3,957
|
66,675
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| 1980 Census |
3,802
|
81,555
|
| 1990 Census |
3,937
|
90,509
|
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Major Employers
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|
Company
|
Product/Service
|
# of Employees
|
| Parker Hannifin (3 Div.) |
Fittings, Actuators |
950
|
| Menasha Paperboard Div. |
Corrugating Material |
250
|
| Rock-Tenn Company |
Paperboard |
220
|
| *McPherson Plastics Inc. |
Custom Injection Molding |
110
|
| Safari Technologies |
Auto Testing Equipment |
100
|
| Tengam |
Magnets |
50
|
| *B&G Custom Works |
Metal Fabricating |
33
|
| *Benchmark Coaters |
Production Spray Painting |
30
|
| *Located in Otsego Township |
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Labor Market Analysis for
Allegan County
|
| Labor Force |
60,375 |
59,400 |
61,500 |
63,350 |
| Employed |
56,925 |
55,525 |
58,100 |
60,700 |
| Unemployed |
3,450 |
3,875 |
3,400 |
2,650 |
| % Unemployed |
5.7 |
6.5 |
5.5 |
4.2 |
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Industrial Sites
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| Number of Sites: |
4
|
| Total Acreage: |
50+
|
| Number of Sites with All Utilities Available: |
3
|
| Industrial Park Available: |
Yes, Privately Held |
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Commercial Services
|
| Number of Machine Shops in Area: |
2
|
| Accounting Services: |
2
|
| Newspapers: |
Union Enterprise
Kalamazoo Gazette
Hometown Gazette
Allegan County News |
| Seating Capacity of Largest Banquet Room: |
250
|
| Number of Motels: |
Several Within 15 miles |
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Municipal Services
|
| Fire Department Personnel: |
30 Volunteers |
| Fire Insurance Classification: |
6 |
| Police Department Personnel: |
1 Chief
6 Full-Time
3 Reserve
1 Dispatcher
2 Crossing Guards |
| Rubbish Service Provided: |
Independent |
| Completed Comprehensive City Plan: |
Yes |
| Completed Zoning Ordinance: |
Yes |
| City Commission |
1 Mayor
1 Mayor Pro Tem
3 Commissioners |
| City Hall |
City Manager
City Clerk
- Utility Billing Clerk
- Building Inspector - Off Site
- Electrical Inspector - Off Site
- Janitor
Treasurer/Finance Director
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Assessor - Off Site |
| Department of Public Works |
DPW Superintendent
8 Full Time Employees |
| Waste Water Treatment Plant |
WWTP Superintendent
2 Full Time Employees |
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Tax Structure
Per $1000 equalized value (millage)*: |
| Year |
City
|
County |
School
|
Inter.School |
State Ed. |
Total |
| 1998 |
|
|
** |
|
|
48.4243 |
| 1997 |
|
|
** |
|
|
49.6163 |
| 1996 |
|
|
|
|
|
49.6862 |
| *Equalized Value equals 50% of cash value
**Non-Homestead - less 18 Mills If Declared Homestead |
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Utilities
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| Electric: |
Consumers Energy |
| Natural Gas: |
Michigan Gas Utilities |
| Water: |
Source of Supply: Well
Number of Wells: 3
Capacity of Plant: 2 Million Gallons Per Day
Daily Consumption: .7 Min 1.7 (Max) mgpd
Storage: 750,000 Galls
Water Pressure: 65 PSI (Min) 80 PSI (Max) |
| Sanitary Sewer: |
Type of Sewage Treatment Plant: Trickling Filter
Capacity: .75 Million Gallons Per Day
Present Load: .38 Million Gallons Per Day |
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Financial Institutions
|
|
Institution
|
Home Office
|
| First of America Bank |
Kalamazoo |
| First Federal of Michigan |
Kalamazoo |
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Medical Facilities
|
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Hospital
|
Distance |
# of Beds |
| Allegan General Hospital |
10 Miles |
63
|
| Borgess-Pipp Health Center |
3 Miles |
43
|
| Number of Extended Care Facilities: |
1
|
Total Beds: 99 |
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Local Service Providers
|
Number
|
| Doctors: |
7
|
| Dentists: |
2
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| Optometrists: |
1
|
| Chiropractors |
2
|
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Transportation
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| Major Highways: |
US 131
M-89
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| Bus Lines: |
Greyhound
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| Rail Lines: |
Conrail
|
| Number of Motor Freight Companies: |
13
|
| United Parcel Service: |
Yes
|
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Shipment Transit Time (Carload Days/Truckload Days):
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Destination
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By Rail
|
By Truck
|
| Chicago |
1
|
1
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| Cleveland |
1
|
1
|
| Detroit |
1
|
1
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| New York |
4.5
|
2
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Nearest Airport:
Distance
Runway Length:
Lighted:
Surface: |
Plainwell Airport
3 Miles
2,650 Ft.
Yes
Asphalt |
Nearest Major Airport:
Distance: |
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
15 Miles |
| Airlines: |
United Express
American Eagle
Comair
Skyway
Delta
Continental Express
Northwest
US Air Express
Chicago Air Express |
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Educational Facilities (1992-1993)
|
| Otsego Public School, K-12 |
| Otsego Baptist Academy, K-12 |
| St. Margarets, K-8 |
| Peace Lutheran School, Preschool-8 |
| Vocational Schools, Colleges, Universities |
Location |
Distance |
| Allegan County Tech-Ed Center |
Allegan |
10 Miles |
| Western Michigan University |
Kalamazoo |
15 Miles |
| Kalamazoo College |
Kalamazoo |
15 Miles |
| Kalamazoo Valley Comm. College |
Allegan |
15 Miles |
| Davenport College |
Kalamazoo |
15 Miles |
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Community Living
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Units
|
Number |
Percent Owner Occupied |
| Housing Units |
1,561
|
66%
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| Rental Units |
531
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Churches
|
Number
|
| Protestant |
9
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| Catholic |
1
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| Snagogue |
0
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Recreation
|
| Type of Facility |
Number
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| Parks |
3
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| Public Lakes |
5
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| Campgrounds |
1
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| Tennis Courts |
9
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| Golf Courses |
3
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Climate
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| |
Month
|
Avg. Min. Temp. |
Avg. Max. Temp |
| Warmest |
July
|
60
|
84
|
| Coldest |
January
|
16
|
31
|
| Days Over 90F.: 14 |
| Days Below 0F.: 8 |
| Growing Season: 151 |
| Avg. Annual Precipitation: |
Rain: 36 inches
Snow: 80 Inches |
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Community Contact Person
|
Thad Beard, City Manager
Otsego City Hall
117 E. Orleans
Otsego, MI 49078
616-694-6146 |
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Top Ten Taxpayers
|
|
Company
|
% of Total Taxes
(Based on 1996 Est. Taxes)
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| 1. Menasha Corporation |
31%
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| 2. Parker Hannifin Corp. |
20%
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| 3. Rock-Tenn Company |
6%
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| 4. Consumers Power Company |
1.5%
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| 5. Market Development Corp. (Hardings) |
1%
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| 6. Baraga Manor |
1%
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| 7. Michigan Gas Utilities |
1%
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| 8. Safari Technologies |
.5%
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| 9. Aspen Park Apartments |
.5%
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| 10. Tengam Engineering |
.5%
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