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ROLLA/PHELPSCOUNTY, MISSOURI

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City of Rolla

Community Development Department Revised 03/01/10

[To learn more about the City of Rolla and Phelps County, please refer to our web site

www.Rollacity.org.

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Table of Contents

Page

1. Introduction 3

2. Location/Markets 5

3. Transportation 6

4. Population/Economy 9

5. Labor/Wages 13

6. Sites/Utilities 21

7. Education/Training 27

8. Development Financing 29

9. Community Information 33

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Facts & Figures Introduction – Rolla/Phelps County Strategically positioned on the edge of the Ozarks region and located midway between St Louis

and Springfield, Missouri, on Interstate 44 and U.S. Highway 63, Rolla/Phelps County offers

many competitive advantages for business, including the following facts and figures:

1. Rolla is home to the Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T), ranked by the

“U.S. News and World Report” as one of the leading technology development and engineering

schools in the United States. In 2005 Rolla was ranked by the ePodunk College Town Index as

the 9th best town when compared to all other small college towns across the nation. Towns were

defined as places with populations no greater than 19,999. This index used 15 indicators that

combined factors measuring availability of the arts/cultural events, intellectual growth, and the

maintenance of a strong local economy. MS&T has established a 50 acre Innovation Park for

technology development and application.

2. Rolla/Phelps County was the U.S. Census year 2000 Demographic Center of the United

States adding new meaning to the community slogan “The Middle of Everywhere.”

3. Rolla has continually been recognized as an excellent place to work and live. Rolla was selected

to join an elite group of cities as one of The 100 Best Towns in America based on the quality

of our natural environment, population diversity, education levels, spending on public

education, quality health care, low crime rates, etc. Additional recognition has come more

recently from the author of Boom Town, USA which identified Rolla as one of the winning

Agurbs in Missouri (ranking within the top 2.5% of all non-metro towns in the nation). The

publishers of Bizjounals placed Rolla number 13 out of a total of 577 micro-politan areas

nationwide based on 12 factors. The City was rated # 2 in the Midwest. The factors ranged from

population growth, income growth, affordability of housing, educational attainment, low

taxation, and business growth rates.

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4. Rolla is the headquarters of the Missouri Enterprise Business Assistance Center that provides

statewide support programs for advanced manufacturing technology, technical innovations,

environmental sciences, and value added agriculture. The center operates the Missouri

Enterprise Business Incubator in Rolla providing affordable space and support services for

technology-based start-up businesses. The community also hosts several federal agencies that

add to the economic vitality of the area, including the United States Geological Survey and the

National Forest Service.

5. Rolla offers superb access to major transportation corridors being located at the convergence of

Interstate 44, U.S. 63 Highway, and Missouri Highway 72. Burlington Northern-Santa Fe’s

main rail line passes through Rolla.

6. Rolla is surrounded by more than 100,000 acres of state and national wildlife parks, offering

a diverse selection of year-round outdoor recreational activities. Phelps County, for which Rolla

is the county seat, has more miles of trout streams than any other Missouri county! Rolla was

listed in 2008 as one of the top 200 towns in America for hunting and fishing according to

Outdoor Life magazine. The Rolla area, which is blessed with an abundance of natural

resources, including thousands of acres of parkland, reserves, conservation areas, and pristine

trout rivers, was ranked # 74 alongside Durango, Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado, Grants

Pass, Oregon, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Helena, Montana. In addition, Rolla was showcased

and featured as one of the country’s most unspoiled places to visit, live, and play in a recently

published book, “101 Best Outdoor Towns”, written by the founders of The Traveler’s Weblog

website targeted to urban dwellers and suburbanites seeking a quick getaway to a small,

attractive locale where a slower pace of life still exists.

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Location/Markets – Rolla/Phelps County Rolla’s prime location makes access to major city markets, like St. Louis, Kansas City,

Memphis, Chicago, and Dallas/Ft. Worth quick and convenient. Your product or service is only

a few hours from millions of consumers. One day’s drive brings all of the Midwest’s industrial

and commercial centers within reach on our well-developed transportation systems.

Rolla’s 500 Mile “Immediate Market Area” includes:

42% of U.S. Population 41% of U.S. Service Industries 51% of U.S. Machinery, Equipment,

and Supplies Wholesalers 73% of U.S. Farm-Product Raw Materials

Wholesalers 39% of U.S. Retail Sales 41% of U.S. Effective Buying Income 44% of U.S. Wholesale Trade 49% of U.S. Manufacturing Employment 44% of U.S. Manufacturing 52% of U.S. Manufacturing Shipments

Source: Missouri Department of Economic Development

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Transportation – Rolla/Phelps County

An extensive federal and state highway network designed to provide easy access to regional and

national markets serves Rolla/Phelps County. This network, coupled with Rolla’s central

location in the U.S., makes this area one of the nation’s most cost effective places for sending

and receiving goods.

Distance to Major Metropolitan Areas

City Miles Kms Days via Railroad Days via Motor Freight

Atlanta 628 1,011 5 2

Chicago 410 660 2 1

Cleveland 650 1,046 4 2

Dallas 535 861 2 2

Denver 815 1,311 3 2

Kansas City 210 338 2 1

Los Angeles 1,740 2,800 5 4

Memphis 300 483 2 1

Minneapolis 581 935 2 1

New Orleans 719 1,157 2 2

New York 1,085 1,746 4 4

St. Louis 105 169 1 1

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A variety of transport services are available to businesses located in Rolla/Phelps County. These

services include motor freight and parcel carriers, rail service, and air travel.

Trucking:

The trucking capability of Rolla exceeds all other shipping modes. Rolla/Phelps County is home

to many independent truckers and is strategically located to command the truck resources of

multiple contract and common carriers. Outbound freight costs are particularly competitive. The

full range of trucking services, from leasing, repair, and purchasing of truck-related equipment

is available in the Rolla area. Rolla boasts three heavy hauling trucking companies and three

motor freight carriers with local terminals. Most overnight services are available in Rolla,

including UPS, Fed Ex Ground, USA Express, Airborne Express and others.

Air: The Rolla National Airport is located just 12 miles /19 km north of the City on U.S. Highway

63. The airport’s longest runway (5,500 ft./1,676 meters) can accommodate most corporate

aircraft. Runways are constructed of concrete with asphalt overlay and have a single wheel

bearing capacity of 98,000 pounds. Navigation aids include runway and taxiway lights with

ODALS and VASI systems activated remotely for 24-hour all-weather use. The airport has

VOR, an ASOS system, and a DTN weather radar system. General aviation support includes

private aircraft storage, maintenance, and fueling services providing 100 LL and jet fuel.

Airfreight service delivery is also available to the Rolla National Airport.

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Commercial Air Transportation: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located 2 hours east of Rolla/Phelps County to the

northeast. The airport serves all major cities. Lambert is the 33rd busiest North American airport

with more than 522 arriving and departing flights daily. In total 9 major passenger and over 15

commuter airlines provide non-stop service to 69 cities. There are also four cargo companies

and two major charter companies.

Springfield-Branson Regional Airport

The Springfield-Branson Regional Airport is approximately 1 ½ hours driving time from Rolla

on Interstate 44 and provides an alternative opportunity for air travel. The airport offers access

to six airlines, with more than 50 daily departures. Direct flights to 12 destinations include

Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, Memphis, Tampa,

Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta

Connection, and United Airlines provide service to the region.

Rail:

The main line of the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway passes through Rolla/Phelps

County with two stops per day. Rail spurs are available and there are ample tracks to manage

over 50 cars in storage. Piggyback ramps are located 70 miles /113 km from Rolla. The two

largest shippers in the area receive over 300 loads inbound and ship over 250 outbound loads

annually.

Bus:

Greyhound Bus Lines provides service to Rolla/Phelps County with five stops per day.

Two buses going east and three go west on Interstate 44.

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Population/Economy – Rolla/Phelps County

The Rolla area has continued to experience moderate, stable growth over the past decade as

measured by population increases, employment/labor force expansion, income growth and retail

sales. Rolla’s growth rate between 2000 and 2009 was 12.12 percent. This level of growth has

enabled local government, utilities, and other service providers to adequately plan and manage

growth. Stable growth rates also help produce a business climate that supports sound

investments while discouraging unproductive speculation.

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Rolla/Phelps County Regional Population Growth

1990 2000 2009 % Growth (1990-2009)

2014 (Est.)

Rolla 14,805 16,367 18,351 19.3% 19,385 Phelps Co 35,248 39,825 43,001 18.0% 44,772 30 Mi. Radius 110,775 120,479 128,984 14.0% 133,431

Source: Claritas Inc., U.S. Census

Measuring the rate of household growth is another important socio-economic indicator.

Household growth represents one of the building blocks for understanding changes in housing

demand, retail sales, labor force expansion, etc.

Rolla/Phelps County Regional Household Growth

1990 2009 % Growth

(1990 – 2009) 2014 (Est.)

Rolla 5,578 7,496 25.6% 7,998 Phelps Co 13,277 17,323 23.4% 18,192 30 Mi. Radius 38,902 48,092 19.0% 49,836

Source: Claritas Inc., U.S. Census

Additional Socio-Economic Indicators – 2009 Estimates

Rolla Phelps County 30 Mile Radius Avg. Household Income $ 44,206 $ 48,606 $ 49,349 Median Household Income $ 31,878 $ 36,863 $ 40,069 Per Capita Income $ 19,498 $ 20,294 $ 19,376 Median Age (yrs) 30.45 yrs 34.40 yrs 33.38 yrs Family Households 4,116 11,305 33,597 % White Collar Workers* 64.11% 57.29% 49.44% Families Below Poverty 567 1,328 3,670 % of Total Families 13.77% 11.74% 10.92% Average Length of Residence 7 yrs 8 yrs 8 yrs

* Management, Business, Financial/Professional and related occupations (% of occupations) Source: Claritas Inc.

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Retail Sales by Store Groups – Phelps County ($000)

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Sales by Store Group Total Retail Sales $ 762,385 $ 826,397 $ 900,884 $ 701,456Food & Beverage Store $ 58,557 $ 59,030 $ 63,291 $ 87,102Restaurant & Bars $ 55,095 $ 60,834 $ 61,961 $ 71,493General Merchandise $ 142,906 $ 186,364 $ 233,624 $ 125,696Furniture & Appliances $ 18,610 $ 20, 022 $ 19,183 $ 18,391Motor Vehicle/Parts $ 194,744 $ 175,519 $ 174,137 $ 122,438

Source: Sales & Marketing Management

Phelps County Bank Deposits

Year Total Deposits ($) Rank* Per Capita Market

Deposits ($) Share 1999 505,310,000 21 12,972 0.68%

2000 517,916,000 20 13,005 0.69%

2003 617,517,000 19 14,703 0.67%

2004 651,839,000 18 15,561 0.75% 2005 646,769,000 19 15,185 0.70%

2006 660,667,000 22 15,511 0.67%

2007 687,853,000 22 16,053 0.67%

2008 697,486,000 23 16,282 0.63%

2009 728,604,000 21 16,944 0.59%

*Indicates state ranking based on a total of 115 counties.

Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Rolla Area Consumer Spending Patterns – 2009

Aggregate Expenditures ($000’s)

10 Mile Radius

30 Mile Radius 50 Mile Radius

Total Food Expenses $ 134,228 $ 414,612 $ 940,694Food Away From Home $ 54,797 $ 163,181 $ 368,440

Annual Aggregate Expenditures ($000’s)

10 Mile Radius


Misc. Personal Items $ 35,919 $ 164,057 $ 375,299Household Equipment $ 33,109 $ 103,493 $ 241,286Apparel $ 46,939 $ 145,608 $ 330,814Entertainment $ 67,860 $ 201,893 $ 462,904Shelter/Related Expenses* $ 57,992 $ 187,772 $ 433,755Transportation Expenses $ 132,708 $ 415,740 $ 959,397Health Care $ 66,135 $ 211,583 $ 491,858Misc. Items** $ 57,552 $ 154,576 $ 347,451

* Includes expenses for household services, household repair, fuels, telephone service, room and board charges, lodging away from home

** Includes tuition/school supplies, pet expenses, day care, cash contributions, housekeeping supplies, etc.

Source: Claritas Inc. derived from Consumer Expenditure Survey

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Labor/Wages – Rolla/Phelps County

Civilian Employment by Occupation – 2009

City of Rolla, 30.00 and 50 mile radii from Rolla Center

Occupation City of Rolla 0.00 – 30.00 miles 0.00 – 50.00 miles

Management, Business,

& Financial Operations

753 9.46 % 4,971 9.60 % 14,288 11.12 %

Professional & Related 2,243 25.22 % 9,632 18.52 % 21,266 16.55 %

Service 1,356 17.03 % 8,882 17.08 % 19,455 15.14 %

Sales & Office 2,109 24.48 % 11,899 22.81 % 31,696 24.66 %

Farming and Forestry 14 0.18 % 492 0.95 % 1,293 1.01%

Construction,

Extraction

& Maintenance

580 9.60 % 6,251 12.02% 15,738 12.25%

Prod., Transportation

& Material Moving

908 11.40 % 9,883 19.00 % 24,771 19.2 %

Source: Claritas, Inc.

The Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor Market is a seven county region consisting of Phelps

County and the six contiguous counties (Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Pulaski, and

Texas Counties). The region had a 2009 population of 174,825 persons according to the U.S.

Census with a 2009 civilian labor force of 82,746, based on data from the Missouri Department

of Economic Development. The 2009 unemployment rate was 8.3 percent for the labor market

region compared to the state average of 9.6 percent.

The average hourly wage in the seven county region was $ 12.90. The Rolla/Phelps County

Labor Market can be characterized as providing employers with an abundant, productive, and

affordable labor force.

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Workforce Characteristics

I. Available Workers:

The available workforce consists of those individuals aged 16+ who were employed or

unemployed, working as civilians or as military personnel in the region (66,103 persons or

64.58 percent of those aged 16+). In 2009, an estimated total of 55,461 civilian workers were

located within a 30 mile radius of the center of Rolla. Of this number, there were 3,452

unemployed persons or 3.37 percent of the workforce. In the Rolla region, the military played a

prominent role as an employer. In 2009 the military (all branches) employed 10,642 persons or

10.40 percent of those aged 16+ working in the region. Rolla’s unemployment rate, by

comparison, was an average of 4.93 percent in 2009. The Rolla area offers employers an

abundant supply of available labor at affordable rates.

Almost 69% (88,702 persons) working within a thirty mile radius of the center of Rolla were

over the age of 18 years in 2009 - with a median age of 33.38 years. This statistic suggests that

employers will find a very stable, experienced, and mature pool of prospective workers. There

were 17,913 individuals between the ages of 25 and 34. The average age for the entire

workforce was 36.45 years within the 30 mile radius. Males slightly out- numbered females

with a representation of 51.7% (66,701) as compared to 62,283 (48.9%).

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II. Top Employers:

Rolla/Phelps County Major Employers – 2009 Non-Retail

Name Product/Services Employment Union

Affiliation Missouri University of Science & Technology

Education 1,300 None

Phelps Co. Regional Medical Center Hospital 1,375 None Wal-Mart Distribution Center Warehouse 791 None Rolla Public Schools Education 662 None Brewer Science Chemicals 234 None St. John’s Clinic Med. Services 325 None City of Rolla Government 300 None Mid-Continent Mapping Map Making 219 None Royal Canin USA Pet Food 142 None Tacony Manufacturing Vacuum Cleaners 134 None Boys and Girls Town of Missouri Education 201 None Missouri Veteran’s Home Hospital 200 None CANTEX, Inc. (CLOSED) PVC Pipe 0 None

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III. Workers by Occupation Groups:

The occupation category table and graph shows that the professional/technical group represents

approximately 23% of the employed workers, the “blue collar” manufacturing/production

category 33%, and the growing services sector at 35% in the Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor

Market.

# in Workforce % of Workforce Professional/Technical 14,801 23.3% Manufacturing/Production 20,899 32.9% Services 22,297 35.1% Other 5,527 8.7%

32.9%

23.3%

35.1%

8.7%

Professional/Technical Doctor/Attorney/Engineer/Business Professional,Educator/ Professor, Sales, Other White Collar

Manufacturing/Production Factory Worker, GeneralLabor/Blue Collar, Mechanic

Services Hotel/Restaurant/Food Services, Government,Farmer/Agriculture, Arts/Crafts, Sales Clerk, SocialService/Health, ClericalOther Homemaker/Retired/Unemployed

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IV. Educational Attainment:

The education attainment level of the “available workforce” in the Rolla/Phelps County Area

Labor Market is high. The survey found that 64.2% of the available workers had at least some

college credits. An amazing total of 96.8% had at least a high school diploma.

V. Commuting Distances:

Employers in the Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor Market can count on attracting workers from

around the south central Missouri region, thereby significantly expanding their pool of

prospective employees. The survey found that 51,136 (80% of all available workers) would

commute more than 15 minutes/miles, one way, for work. Further, 45.3% of the area’s available

workforce or 28,776 persons will travel more than 30 minutes/miles and 5,590 (8.8%) will

commute over 60 minutes/miles in order to find work. Commuting pattern information taken

from the Claritas Market Place report for 2009 found that 31,464 workers residing within a

thirty mile radius around Rolla drove in excess of 15 minutes to work. The average travel time

was 23.15 minutes.

EducationPost College/ Professional 11.6% 7,369College Graduate 9.6% 6,098Vo-Tech/ Community College 19.9% 12,641Some College 23.1% 14,674High School Graduate 32.6% 20,708Less Than High School 3.2% 2,033

Available Workforce

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Vo-Tech/ Community

College20%

Post College/ Professional

12%

College Graduate

10%

Some College

23%

High School Graduate

32%

Less Than High School

3%

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Workforce Availability by Commuting Distance

Available WorkforceDistance Travel One Way

Available Workforce Distance Travel One Way

Miles

61 Miles/Minutes or More 5,590 8.8% Professional/Technical 29.746 – 60 Miles/Minutes 14,039 22.1% Manufacturing/Production 39.031 – 45 Miles/Minutes 9,147 14.4% Services 31.426 – 30 Miles/Minutes 13,213 20.8% Overall Average* 33.316 – 25 Miles/Minutes 9,147 14.4% Overall Median* 30.011 – 15 Miles/Minutes 2,668 4.2% Working Students 30.710 or Less Miles/Minutes 9,719 15.3% * Includes all categories

Wages and Benefits

Rolla/Phelps County offers employers an affordable workforce when compared to the major

metropolitan areas in Missouri. The price differential is particularly evident when comparing

Rolla/Phelps County Area to national and statewide wage rates for certain key occupation areas.

A listing of benefits provided employees shown as a percentage of the regional survey

respondents is also a valuable insight into the labor market in the region.

Comparisons by Key Occupation Areas

Labor Wage Comparisons

Labor Market Area ManagersProfessional/

ClericalProduction/

Service Sales OverallTechnical Maintenance

National $30.74 $23.31 $11.07 $15.48 $9.05 $13.92 $17.46

Boston $36.12 $25.70 $12.58 $17.75 $10.36 $16.14 $19.85

San Jose $39.30 $29.59 $13.74 $19.10 $10.30 $17.56 $21.80

Missouri $27.28 $21.37 $10.46 $15.81 $8.31 $13.48 $16.42

St Louis $28.79 $22.12 $11.08 $17.38 $9.01 $14.04 $17.43

Kansas City $29.53 $22.06 $11.02 $16.22 $8.60 $14.06 $16.42

Rolla/Phelps Area Labor Market $21.80 $18.77 $9.47 $12.25 $7.50 $11.97 $13.63 The complete Wage and Benefit Survey results are available from the City of Rolla, Missouri.

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Benefits Summary – Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor Market Percent of Employers Offering Benefits

(83 Respondents)

LEAVE

Vacation 7+ Paid

Holidays Sick

Leave Court Leave

Military Leave

Funeral Leave

Family Leave

95.20% 65.10% 22.90% 60.20% 36.10% 65.10% 31.30%

INSURANCE

Short Term Disability

Long Term

Disibility Employee Health

Coverage Dental Plan Retiree Health

Insurance

28.90% 25.30% 74.70% 54.20% 24.10%

RETIREMENT / MISC

Retirement Plan 401K Education Paid

Training Tuition

Assistance Uniforms Furnished

Flexible Hours

Performance Bonus Pay

57.80% 49.40% 34.90% 37.30% 39.80% 26.50% 32.50% 28.90%

Employer Satisfaction Ratings

Employers in the Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor Market were surveyed in 2001 to determine

their satisfaction with the local labor force in terms of nine key categories. Results from the

same survey format, conducted across rural Missouri that excluded the major metropolitan

areas, were used to compare ratings. The Rolla/Phelps County region was judged, based on

responses from 169 area employers, to offer a highly productive and reliable workforce. It is

noteworthy to recognize the degree to which employers assessed the positive worker attitude

concerning their employees in the region.

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Employer Satisfaction Ratings Rolla/Phelps County Area Labor Market

Attribute Excellent/

Good Rating Median Rating

Statewide Survey Worker Attitude 78% 63%

Worker Productivity 78% 73%

Availability of Skilled Workers 44% 37%

Availability of Unskilled Workers 52% 47%

Reliability 75% 61%

Reading/Writing Competency 71% 55%

Problem Solving 63% 44%

Calculations Competency 66% 48%

Technical Training 63% 35%

For Example, 78% of the employers in the region rated worker attitude as excellent to good. Statewide, employer ratings of “Excellent/Good” dropped to 63%.

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Sites/Utilities – Rolla/Phelps County, Missouri HyPoint Industrial Park

Features:

Source Main Size PSI Water RMU* 8 “ thru 16” 45-55 PSI static Sewer City of Rolla 8” Primary Voltage Phase Electric RMU 12.47 Kv 3

Main Size PSIG Service

Line Size Natural Gas AmerenUE 4” 40 4”

* Rolla Municipal Utilities Contact: Rolla Regional Economic Commission (RREC)

(573) 341-7268

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Sites/Utilities – Rolla/Phelps County

Features: The Rolla National Airport is located approximately 12 miles from Rolla north on Highway 63

at the intersection of Highway 28. There are 1,200 acres available for development owned by

the City of Rolla. The airport is located in the Gasconade Valley Enhanced Enterprise Zone that

offers 50% real property tax abatement for ten years along with state tax credits.

Contact the Rolla Regional Economic Commission for more information – (573)-341-7268

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City of Rolla – Industrial Park

Features:

Source Main Size PSI

Water RMU 8”thru 16” 45-70 PSI static

Sewer City of Rolla 8”

Primary Voltage Phase

Electric RMU 12.47 Kv 3

Main Size PSIG Service

Line Size

Natural Gas AmerenUE 6” 55 4”

Contact: Rolla Regional Economic Commission (RREC)

(573) 341-7268

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Rolla Utility Facts: ELECTRICITY: Electric service is provided by Rolla Municipal Utilities (RMU), 102 W. 9th Street, PO Box 767, Rolla, MO 65402-0767 (573) 364-1572

Commercial Service – Applies to all non-residential customers with actual monthly demand of 49 kW or less. First 1,000 kWh used/month = 9.7¢/kWh Over 1,000 kWh used/month = 8.9¢/kWh Service Availability Fee = $10.00/meter/month Power Service - Applies to all commercial customers with actual monthly demand between 50 and 999 kW. All kWh used/month = 6.9¢/kWh All kW/month = $8.50 Service Availability Fee = $20.00/meter/month Industrial Service – Applies to all industrial customers with actual monthly demand of 1 MW or more. All kWh used/month = 6.7¢/kWh All kW/month = $8.50 Service Availability Fee = $20.00/meter/month Residential Service First 1,000 kWh/month = 9.3¢ /kWh Over 1,000 kWh/month = 8.3¢/kWh Service availability fee = $10.00/month WATER: Water service is also provided by RMU. Water capacity - 9,371 gallons/minute

(35,473 liters/minute) 13,494,240 gallons/day (51,081,255 liters/day) Average consumption - 2,243,000 gallons/day (8,490,679 liters/day)

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Sites/Utilities – Rolla/Phelps County Peak consumption - 3,458,000 gallons/day (3,089,954 liters/day)

Storage capacity - 6,950,000 gallons (26,308,612 liters)

Rate - $2.60/ thousand gallons Service Availability Fee $6.00/meter/month SEWER: Sewer service is provided by the City of Rolla, PO Box 979 Rolla, Missouri 65402 (573) 364-8659

Treatment plant capacity - 6,765,000 gallons/day Present load - 3,300,000 gallons/day Rate - $3.50 for each 1,000 gallons

All plants are state certified. The City has recently upgraded the Southwest Treatment Plant to bring it into compliance with all regulations and the future needs of the City. NATURAL GAS: Natural gas service is provided by AmerenUE, (800) 552-7583 Rolla – 573-368-3440

In addition to traditional services, Ameren assists large volume users with customized services tailored to their specific needs including firm or interruptible gas transportation services, agency services such as gas procurement, firm/interruptible supply options, balancing, capacity management, cooperative financing on energy projects, billing, metering and winter peaking service, as well as location analysis.

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TELEPHONE: Local phone service is provided by Centurylink, (800) 786-6272

As a world-class global communications company, Centurylink operates the largest 100 percent digital and nationwide PCS wireless network in the US. Centurylink serves over 4,000 cities across the country and is a leader in broadband communications. Centurylink offers a full range of e-business tools from internet access, web hosting, IP security and more. Centurylink’s network interfaces with Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems. Centurylink provides dedicated ISDN service, which carries voice or data transmission at speeds of 64-128 K. The Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) enables users to transfer data, voice, imaging, and video simultaneously from 1.544 Mbps to gigabit speeds. Rolla enjoys an extensive fiber optics system.

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Education/Training – Rolla/Phelps County

Public Education Facts:

Rolla is blessed with a diverse and highly rated educational and training system. Rolla’s Public

School District (rated AAA) serves over 4,000 students with three elementary (K-4), a middle

school (5-7), one junior high (8-9), and one high school (10-12). Both Rolla Middle School and

Rolla High School have been named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S.

Department of Education and Gold Star Schools. These awards are the highest offered by both

the state and at the national level. The community supports its public school system as

evidenced by a vote to increase the property tax to improve teacher pay. A foundation

established to raise money for enriching Rolla’s educational environment, Champions of Rolla

Education (CORE), operates the state license fee office. Vocational training is available at Rolla

Technical Institute/Rolla Technical Center, rated as one of the best Vo-tech schools in the

Midwest. There are five parochial schools with a combined enrollment over 375. The Rolla

District expended $ 8,144 per pupil in 2008-09 school year.

Public Education Facts (2008-09 School Year)

Enrollment 4,004 Students Student/Teacher Ratio 20 Students/teacher State average – 17 Graduation Rate 90.1% State rate – 85.0% Pupil Attendance Rate 94.5% State rate – 95.1% Dropout Rate 3.0% State rate – 4.3% % Graduates Taking the ACT Test

60.4% State % - 70.0%

Average ACT Score 23.1 State average – 21.6

Average Total Salary $50,651 State average - $46,089

% of Teachers with Certification 98.2% State % - 96.5% % Graduates entering 2 or 4-yr College/University or (non-college) Institution

64.0% State % - 63.3%

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Education/Training – Rolla/Phelps County

Rolla’s colleges and universities also enhance the academic atmosphere, making postsecondary,

graduate-level, and continuing education resources readily available. The Missouri University

of Science & Technology is one of the leading engineering and research universities in the

U.S. offering more engineering degrees than many other nationally ranked institutions, such as

Purdue, Georgia Tech, and the University of Illinois. MS&T is located on a 284-acre campus in

central Rolla and has an enrollment of 6,495 students, 22% of which are pursuing post-graduate

degrees. The student/faculty ratio is low, only 14:1, with an average class size of just 27

students. The low student/faculty ratio and class size promotes close interaction between the

students and the approximately 400 faculty members, 99% of whom have PhDs or the highest

degree awarded in their field. MS&T provides business with an impressive amount of

technology-oriented workers with engineering degrees in the fields of aerospace, architectural,

environmental, materials, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, engineering management,

geology, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, as well as math, science, business & computer science

degrees. Several local companies have direct ties to MS&T and the research conducted here,

such as Brewer Science, Inc. (a leading edge manufacturer of precision equipment and specialty

coatings for micro-electronics) and Mo-SCI Corporation (state-of-the-art manufacturer of

specialty glass and fiber products for medical and other uses).

Several other institutions of higher education have facilities in Rolla, including Columbia

College, Drury University, East Central College, and Webster University.

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Development Financing - Rolla/Phelps County

Summary of State and Local Incentives:

FINANCING:

Industrial Revenue Bond financing available for qualifying projects, including Chapter 100

and/or Chapter 349 Industrial Development Corporation bonds. Revenue bonds provide for

significant reductions in interest rates than conventional financing and may eliminate ad

valorum real and personal property taxes.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program through the Missouri Department of

Economic Development offers Action Fund loans, public infrastructure grants to assist local

governments tied to investment & job growth, and CDBG Loan Guarantee Program for

new/expanding businesses.

Tax Increment Financing for specific redevelopment projects designated by the City to re-direct

a portion of the increase in sales and real property tax to reduce project costs.

Chapter 353 Redevelopment Corporation statute permits the abatement of real property taxes

for qualified redevelopment projects in designated redevelopment areas. Abatements may

extend 25 years for up to 100% of the total tax liability.

Community Improvement District (CID) and Transportation Development District (TDD) are

special districts designated by local government and property owners with the power to levy

additional taxes to pay development costs.

TAX INCENTIVES:

Rolla Enterprise Zone offers real property tax abatement available for 100% of the increased

amount for 10 years!

Missouri Quality Jobs Program permits eligible businesses to retain state withholding taxes

resulting from new jobs and to obtain state corporate tax credits, which are refundable and/or

sellable. The program benefits are based on a percentage of the payroll of the new jobs.

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Development Financing – Rolla/Phelps County

Program benefits are not provided until the minimum new job threshold is met and the company

meets wage and health insurance requirements.

Seed capital fund income or franchise tax credits to qualified investors.

Research tax credits of up to six and one-half percent (6.5%) of qualified research costs.

TAX EXEMPTIONS:

Property tax exemption on business and industrial inventories.

Sales/use tax exemption on manufacturing machinery/equipment.

Sales/use tax exemption on air and water pollution control equipment.

Sales/use tax exemption on materials and supplies used to install exempted equipment.

Sales/use tax exemption on electricity consumed in the manufacturing process.

Sales/use tax exemption on tangible personal property related to research expenses in Life

Sciences.

No City earnings tax, personal property tax, or utility gross receipts tax for water, sewer, or

electricity.

50% federal income tax deduction on Missouri corporate income tax.

Low property tax rates.

MISSOURI CUSTOMIZED JOB TRAINING PROGRAM:

For more information contact: (573) 368-2211

Reimbursement of up to 50% of the wage rate to compensate for the job training expenses of

the employer.

Assistance in employee recruitment, screening, and testing.

Financial assistance and tax credits to offset training costs. Easy access to some of Missouri’s best vocational training through the Rolla Technical Institute

and the Rolla Technical Center along with East Central Community College, Webster

University, Drury University, and others. Contact Rolla’s Missouri Enterprise Business

Assistance Center, (573) 364-8570, for additional support for training and business

development.

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Facts on Taxes:

MISSOURI CORPORATE INCOME TAX:

Rate is 6.25% with a net effective rate of 5.2%.

50% of federal income tax payments are deductible.

Only Missouri income is taxed.

Missouri income allocated on the lower of: 1) sales, or 2) “three factor” formula based on sales,

property, and payroll.

No worldwide or nationwide unitary tax assessment.

MISSOURI PERSONAL INCOME TAX:

Ranges from a low of 1.5% to a high of $315 plus 6% on taxable income in excess of $ 9,000.

Taxable personal income may be reduced by a portion of federal income tax liability.

Deductions include allowances for each dependent, personal exemption, and any federal

deductions.

PROPERTY TAX:

The inventories of manufacturers, retailers, distributors and wholesalers are exempt.

Rolla’s combined property tax levy per $100 assessed valuation for 2009 (includes state, city,

county, school, and other taxing entities) was 4.21. Commercial properties pay an additional .38

surtax. The City of Rolla does not assess a tax on personal property.

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Commercial real estate is taxed at 32% of market value. Personal property is taxed at 33 1/3%

of market value. Residential real estate (includes single-family and duplex development) pays at

a rate of 19% of market value.

SALES TAX:

Combined state and local retail sales tax rate is 7.600 in Rolla. State exemptions include: 1)

machinery and equipment used in manufacturing; 2) machinery that abates air or water

pollution; 3) materials and supplies used to install the above; and 4) electricity consumed in the

manufacturing process.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE:

General business employers are required to contribute to the unemployment insurance program

they have a total payroll of $1,500 or more in a calendar quarter during the current or preceding

year, or if they employed a worker for 20 different weeks in the current or preceding year.

Missouri has the 35th lowest unemployment insurance tax burden per worker in the nation. The

2000 rate for a new manufacturer was 2.511% of the first $7,500 of each employee’s annual

salary. After two years, employer’s rates are set based on experience.

WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION:

Missouri has the 26th lowest worker compensation tax burden in the nation.

For all businesses with five or more employees, excluding agricultural and domestic labor,

worker’s compensation insurance is required.

Coverage can be provided by private carriers or companies may become self-insurers.

Benefits based on state’s average weekly wage determined yearly by the Missouri Division of

Employment Security.

FRANCHISE TAX:

Missouri’s franchise tax is a modest 33 cents per $ 1,000 of par value on outstanding shares and

surplus or total assets. Companies with less than $ 1,000,000 in total assets pay no franchise tax.

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Community Information – Rolla/Phelps County

Rolla Construction Trends Fiscal Year 2009

Rolla experienced a downturn in single family construction in FY 09, much like the rest of the

United States. In FY 2009, a total investment of $15,543,156 was spent for new construction

projects that required building permits in Rolla. Governmental construction projects, such as at

the PCRMC Missouri S&T were not included. Overall, 51 new housing units were added to

Rolla’s housing stock reflecting an investment of over $ 4.3 million in new residential

construction. Commercial and industrial development did not exceed past development levels.

In FY 2009 the total commercial and industrial construction was valued over $ 10 million. The

leaders in this category were commercial additions, stores, and hotels.

Housing Construction in Rolla, 1995 - 2009

Year Single-Family Two-Family Multi-Family Units Bldgs/Units Bldgs/Units

1995 65 16 / 32 12 / 82 1996 81 11 / 22 13 / 52 1997 47 23 / 46 16 / 71 1998 71 2 / 4 10 / 48 1999 61 5 / 10 10 / 37 2000 66 5 / 10 2 / 8 2001 49 24 / 48 19 / 102 2002 59 9 / 18 6 / 36 2003 79 8 / 16 12 / 59 2004 71 8 / 16 14 / 55 2005 76 12 / 24 10 / 44 2006 70 14 / 28 17 / 176 2007 24 14 / 28 17 / 74 2008 18 11 / 22 20 / 87 2009 13 4 / 8 6 / 30

Totals 850 158 / 316 184 / 961

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Housing Facts - 2009 Estimates

Rolla Phelps County


# Housing Units 8,324 19,372 55,793 129,402 Vacancy Rate 9.95% 10.57% 13.80% 12.94% % Owner Occupied 48.00% 65.40% 67.94% 72.53%

Median Value Owner Occupied $102,104 $101,590 $ 100,033 $106,553 % Housing Units Built by Year: 1980 - Present 46.95 46.22 43.40 43.88 1979 - 1960 29.52 31.19 31.79 30.79 1959-earlier 23.54 22.58 24.82 25.33

Source: Claritas Inc.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION TRENDS – ROLLA 2007-2009

Δ CHANGE

FY 2009 FY 2008 FY 2007 FY 08 - FY-09

# Value # Value # Value #

ISSUED $

VALUE

PERMITS ISSUED 387 545 608

Electric, Plumbing, etc. Only 124 $32,220 195 $69,070 277 $29,150 +136.9%

Single family homes 13 $1,611,050 18 $2,426,393 24 $4,859,055 -50.1%

Duplexes 4 $948,155 11 $2,493,473 14 $3,160,660 -21.1%

3-or-4 family 4 $1,294,270 18 $3,684,395 18 $5,016,070 -26.6%

5-or-more family 2 $484,907 2 $1,225,907 3 $1,225,907 -12.1%

Hotels, Motels 4 $1,852,320 1 $2,696,200 -100%

Service Stations 1 $250,000 1 $290,000 1 $1,256,985 -100%

Offices, Banks 1 $720,000 3 $21,400,525 2 $1,691,700 +1165%

Commercial Addition 50 $6,149,200 73 $4,268,285 76 $2,371,085 -80%

Churches, Other Religious 1 $290,000 1 290,000 -100%

Stores, Customer 1 $1,911,034 1 $1,259,700 0%

Industrial 1 $3,186,025 -100%

TOTAL 15,543,156 37,407,748 34,979,205 +92%

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Community Information-Rolla/Phelps County Health Care Services and Facilities:

The Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC) located in Rolla is one of Missouri’s

leading regional healthcare centers, having earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital serves over 150,000

residents in South Central Missouri (6 counties), with more than 1,300 full/part-time employees

in a licensed 242-bed facility. The medical staff includes 100 physicians and dentists. The

hospital has acute care as well as a transitional skilled nursing department and impatient

rehabilitation unit. The facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services

including a state of the art radiation oncology department; cardiac catheterization lab; full

service radiology; surgical services; medical laboratory; Level III trauma emergency center;

high risk maternity center and Level II nursing for sick babies; outpatient services; home health

and hospice services; comprehensive breast center; inpatient and outpatient mental health

programs and educational service programs. PCRMC has just opened a new state of the art

intensive care unit and telemetry unit. PCRMC recently completed a $ 20 million 6 story

medical office building which will house physician offices, hospital outpatient services and a

free-standing ambulatory surgery center. The St John’s clinic/medical office building and

service facility, consisting of 105,000 sq. ft. along Martin Springs Drive, has been completed.

Health Services Facts - 2009

Number of Doctors of Medicine, MDs 72

Number of Doctors of Osteopathy, DOs 22

Number of Doctors of Chiropractic, DCs 7

Number of DPM 1

Number of DDSMS 6

Number of Doctors of Dentistry, DDS 8

Number of Registered & Practical Nurses 454

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Community Information – Rolla/Phelps County,

Community & Recreational Facilities:

Motels/Hotels: 17 Rooms: 914 Capacity of largest banquet room: 500 (Havener Center)

Churches: 52 Public Libraries: 2 Volumes: 48,129,000

Theaters: 2 Castleman Hall @ Missouri S&T and the Ozark Actors Theater

Cinemas: 1 Four screen

Museums/Art Galleries: Ed Clark Museum (Missouri geological history), O. Reeves Gallery (paintings), Historic Phelps County Courthouse Museum, Dillon Cabin Museum

Rolla’s SplashZone

Rolla’s $12 million Health and Recreation Center (the Centre) and outdoor water park, the

SplashZone, compliment an already impressive recreation system consisting of 219 acres in 26

designated parks, from small neighborhood-scale parks to community-wide parks with a full

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array of venues including public tennis courts, skateboard facility, and numerous

baseball/softball and soccer fields. Rolla residents have access to an impressive citywide

walking and bike trail. Rolla’s Lions Club Park, while privately owned, is a 240-acre park with

several lighted pavilions, a stocked fishing lake, picnic ground, ball and soccer fields, equestrian

trails, and playground equipment. On the private side, Rolla has one bowling center, two fitness

clubs, and a skating rink. Golf enthusiasts can use the public UMR golf course or join the

private country club just outside of Rolla.

Climate:

Temperature: Coldest Month - January 31° F .1° C Hottest Month - July 78° F 26° C Precipitation: Driest Month - January 1.6” 4 cm Wettest month - May 4.7” 11.6 cm Annual Average: Rain 37.45” 93.6 cm

Snow 11.7” 29.3 cm

Public Safety:

Police Department – 32 sworn officers and 15 tele-communicators provide 24/7 service,

including drug awareness, Merchant Warning System, Neighborhood Watch, Phone

Notification System for seniors, etc.

Fire Department – The City has a fire insurance (ISO) rating of Class 3, resulting in lower fire

insurance rates for property. The Department employs 34 paid personnel, two 75-foot

pumper/aerial ladders, one 90-foot aerial ladder platform, one 50-foot Tele-squirt Pumper and

one 1500 GPM Pumper. They also have one Command/Communications Unit operating out of

two stations in Rolla, housing an array of Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Equipment.

All firefighters are certified through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety at the Fire Fighter II

and hazardous Fire Fighter levels.

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