City of KelseyMission of KelseyAmenities of the big city.docx
City of Kelsey Mission of Kelsey Amenities of the big city without sacrificing the small town charm Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm County Northwest Valley County Tourism Region Northwest Valley Planning Commission Northwest Valley Region Regional Development Reilly Business Ventures Election Districts US Congress District 2 Executive Council District 2 State Senate District 10 State Representative District 28 Incorporated: 1932 Origin M. Kelsey, who quickly realized that the sprawling fields, the pristine lake and the rolling hills provided the perfect landscape for farming and raising a family. His vision was to preserve the natural resources of the land and maintain a close-knit community. Kelsey's roots are grounded in a history of agriculture and self-sufficiency. Population Year of the First Census Taken: 342,768 residents in 1900 Population Trends: Kelsey’s decennial growth rates have been below the statewide average with the exception of the period from 1900 to 1930 when Kelsey experienced its fastest growth; 19.7% from 1900 to 1910, 22.7% from 1910 to 1920 and 12.4% from 1920 to 1930. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, Kelsey saw a loss of population. The 1970 census showed a 1.5% decrease from the 1960 population and the 1980 census showed an additional loss of 7.3%. This negative trend was reversed in the 1980’s and the 1990 census showed an increase of 1.7%; the city’s slowest population growth rate. Over one hundred years, Kelsey's population increased by 280,000 residents, going from 342,768 in 1900 to 625,233 residents in 2000. Kelsey is ranked 1st among Northwest Valley incorporated cities and towns. Population Density, 2005: 5,254 persons per square mile of land area. Kelsey contains 119 square miles of land area and 13.4 square miles of inland water area. Municipal Structure Type of Government Mayor-Council 2005 Annual Budget $1.3 billion Zoning Ordinance 1963/04 Master Plan 1996 Capital Improvement Plan No Industrial Plans Reviewed By Economic Development; Planning and Zoning Boards and Commissions Elected: City of Kelsey School Board Appointed: Library Board Emergency Services Police Department Full-time with 2,000 sworn officers 800 Beat Patrol Officers 100 Bike Patrol Officers 900 Mounted Patrol Officers 200 Motorcycle Patrol Officers Average of 10 minutes in response time 50,733 citizen generated calls for services-most common calls were for larceny/theft Fire Department 1,253 full-time firefighters Average response time is 6 minutes 40,000 citizen calls for services-most common call “suspicious burning” Fire inspections are scheduled every two years Town Fire Insurance Rating 2/10 Emergency Medical Service Private Hospitals/Medical Centers: 9 Utilities Electric Supplier Northwest Valley Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier City of Kelsey Drinking Water Sources Lake Lora (located 5 miles west of Kelsey) Municipal water wells draw.
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- 1. City of Kelsey Mission of Kelsey Amenities of the big city without sacrificing the small town charm Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm County Northwest Valley County Tourism Region Northwest Valley Planning Commission Northwest Valley Region Regional Development Reilly Business Ventures Election Districts US Congress District 2 Executive Council District 2 State Senate District 10 State Representative District 28 Incorporated: 1932 Origin M. Kelsey, who quickly realized that the sprawling fields, the pristine lake and the rolling hills provided the perfect landscape
- 2. for farming and raising a family. His vision was to preserve the natural resources of the land and maintain a close-knit community. Kelsey's roots are grounded in a history of agriculture and self-sufficiency. Population Year of the First Census Taken: 342,768 residents in 1900 Population Trends: Kelsey’s decennial growth rates have been below the statewide average with the exception of the period from 1900 to 1930 when Kelsey experienced its fastest growth; 19.7% from 1900 to 1910, 22.7% from 1910 to 1920 and 12.4% from 1920 to 1930. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, Kelsey saw a loss of population. The 1970 census showed a 1.5% decrease from the 1960 population and the 1980 census showed an additional loss of 7.3%. This negative trend was reversed in the 1980’s and the 1990 census showed an increase of 1.7%; the city’s slowest population growth rate. Over one hundred years, Kelsey's population increased by 280,000 residents, going from 342,768 in 1900 to 625,233 residents in 2000. Kelsey is ranked 1st among Northwest Valley incorporated cities and towns. Population Density, 2005: 5,254 persons per square mile of land area. Kelsey contains 119 square miles of land area and 13.4 square miles of inland water area. Municipal Structure Type of Government Mayor-Council 2005 Annual Budget $1.3 billion Zoning Ordinance 1963/04
- 3. Master Plan 1996 Capital Improvement Plan No Industrial Plans Reviewed By Economic Development; Planning and Zoning Boards and Commissions Elected: City of Kelsey School Board Appointed: Library Board Emergency Services Police Department Full-time with 2,000 sworn officers 800 Beat Patrol Officers 100 Bike Patrol Officers 900 Mounted Patrol Officers 200 Motorcycle Patrol Officers Average of 10 minutes in response time 50,733 citizen generated calls for services-most common calls were for larceny/theft Fire Department 1,253 full-time firefighters Average response time is 6 minutes 40,000 citizen calls for services-most common call “suspicious
- 4. burning” Fire inspections are scheduled every two years Town Fire Insurance Rating 2/10 Emergency Medical Service Private Hospitals/Medical Centers: 9 Utilities Electric Supplier Northwest Valley Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier City of Kelsey Drinking Water Sources Lake Lora (located 5 miles west of Kelsey) Municipal water wells drawing from alluvial groundwater aquifer Sanitation City of Kelsey/Private Septic Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup Yes-with in city limits Pay-As-You-Throw Program Yes Recycling Program Mandatory
- 5. Telephone Company Northwest Valley Telephone Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Limited High Speed Internet Service: Yes Business Yes Residential Yes Property Taxes 2009 Property Tax Rate (per $1000) $21.58 Housing 2000 Total Housing Units 257,931 2000 Single-Family Units 126,543 2000 Multi-Family Units 128,707 2000 Manufactured Housing Units 2,681 Demographics Total Population City- Northwest Valley County 2000 625,233 739,289 1990 613,567 725,495 1980 602,810 712,776 1970 650,886 769,622 Census 2000 Demographics
- 6. Population by Gender Male 296,986 Female 328,247 Population by Age Group Under age 5 45,017 Age 5 to 19 141,302 Age 20 to 34 156,933 Age 35 to 54 165,061 Age 55 to 64 46,267 Age 65 and over 70,651 Median Age 32 years Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 72.7% Bachelor's degree or higher 22.9% Annual Income, 1999 (Census 2000) Per capita income $17,725 Median 4-person family income $38,225 Median household income $33,512 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $32,609 Female $26,702 Families below the poverty level 17.6% Labor Force Annual Average 2000 Civilian labor force 286,457 Employed 260,198 Unemployed 26,259
- 7. Unemployment rate 9.1% Education Schools students attend: Grades K-12 District: Kelsey Unified School District Grade Levels K 1-12 Total Enrollment 71,044 Nearest Community/Technical College: Northwest Valley Community College Nearest Colleges or Universities: Northwest Valley University and Kelsey Private College Largest Employers Kelsey Gardens Kelsey's booming housing industry creates employment opportunities for construction workers, contractors, engineers, and designers Baderman Island Transportation Road Access Federal Routes State Routes 101 Nearest Interstate, Exit I-91, Exit 3 Distance 0.9 miles Light Rail Yes Public Transportation Yes
- 8. Nearest Airport Northwest Valley Regional Airport Runway 6,201 feet Distance 33 miles Driving distance to County seat 33 miles Commuting to Work (Census 2000) Workers 16 years and over Drove alone, car/truck/van 60.4% Carpooled, car/truck/van 13.5% Public transportation 16.1% Walked 6.6% Other means 1.2% Worked at home 2.2% Mean Travel Time to Work 26.2 minutes Recreation Municipal Parks Kelsey City Park Tennis Courts: Outdoor and Indoor Facility Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) Youth Sports: Baseball Youth Sports: Soccer Youth Sports: Football
- 9. Youth Sports: Basketball Kelsey Country Club Golf Courses Tennis Courts: Out and Indoor Facility Swimming: Out and Indoor Facility Kelsey Aquatic Center Swimming: Out and Indoor Facility Kelsey Arts & Crafts Center Performing Arts Facilities Other Museums Cinemas Campgrounds Kelsey River Lake Lora Fishing/Hunting Boating/Marinas Snowmobile Trails Bicycle Trails Cross Country Skiing Beach or Waterfront Recreation Area