Economic Profile

Economic Profile
City of Coalinga
Government
CITY COUNCIL:
Trish Hill - Mayor
Ron Ramsey - Pro Tem
Ron Lander - Council Member
Tony Garcia - Council Member
Mike Oxborrow - Council Member
CITY MANAGER:
Steve Julian
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR:
Dennis Watt
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Judy Case - District 4
City Population
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Nestled in Pleasant Valley at the eastern edge of California’s Coast Mountain
Range, surrounded by hills and ranches. Coalinga is 10 miles west of Interstate 5
and 60 miles southwest of Fresno - California’s sixth largest city. Coalinga is a fullservice city that provides a wide range of service to 18,061 citizens. Coalinga has
an excellent school system, a community hospital, parks and recreation district, a
2-year community college.
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Brochure Prepared by:
City Profile
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Coalinga is a General Law City operating in a Council - Manager form of
Government, with five Council members elected to four year staggered terms.
The City Council chooses a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem from among its members.
Coalinga is a full - service city, with a Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance
Authority and a new municipal airport. Coalinga provides highly professional
Community Development, Transit, Public Works and public safety services
(Police, Fire and EMT/Ambulance) and water, wastewater treatment, sanitation,
recycling and natural gas utility services. The City also operates the Claremont
Custody Center under contract with the State of California.
www.coalinga.com
The Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County ~ 559.233.2564 ~ 906 “N” Street, Suite 120 ~ Fresno, CA 93721 ~ www.fresnoedc.com
Demographics
Developmental Financing
Federal Level
• Economic Development Administration (Grants & Loans)
• Small Business Administration (7a loan guarantee program)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Farmers Home Administration (Grants and Loans)
• Central California Certified Development Corporation
State Level
• California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
• Rural Economic Development Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
(Grants & Loans)
• Valley Small Business Development Corporation (VSBDC)
(State Loan)
• Taxable Industrial Revenue Development Bonds (as allowed by
state and Federal law)
City Level
• Redevelopment Agency (Tax Increment)
• Assessment Districts
• Revolving Loan Fund
• Industrial Revenue Bonds
• Manufacturer’s Investment Credit
Chamber of Commerce
The Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership
of business and professional people working together to build a healthy
economy and improve the quality of life in our community.
www.coalingachamber.com
The chamber works to accomplish these goals in a number of ways including the following:
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economic development and planning
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tourist information
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business spokesperson
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economic counseling and instruction
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government relations
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human resources advising
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the practice of good public relations
Services
Police Service: Coalinga Police Department 19 Full Time, 3 Reserve
Fire Service: Coalinga Fire Department 21 Full Time, 15 Volunteer
Fire Insurance Rating: 3
Ambulance-(3)/EMT (24-hour service)
City of Coalinga
Job Training
Job Training and Placement Services
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Fresno Area Workforce Investment Board (Provides
specialized job training and placement services.)
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West Hills Community College (Provide education,
employment, training, and placement services.)
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California Employment Development Department
(Provides Job Placement and training, and Labor
market information.)
Industrial Park
Parcel Sizes:
Recycling Market Development Zone
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Coalinga Redevelopment Agency
Energy Supply/ Utilities
240 Coalinga Plaza, Coalinga, CA 93210, (800) 743-5000
30 acres
Natural Gas Supplier
1.5 to 3 acres
City of Coalinga
Terrain/Drainage/Utilities: The terrain is level and
the drainage is good. The subsoil is sandy loam. Piling
is not required. Parcels have direct access to sewer,
water, and gas mainlines. Site is on State Highway #33.
Telephone, and cable services are available.
Water: Mains range from 4 to 18 inches,
Sewer: Mains range from 6 to 10 inches
155 W. Durian Street, Coalinga, CA 93210, (559) 935-1533
Telephone Service
SBC
5555 W. Olive, Fresno, CA 93726, (800) 214-8433
Water System Supplier
City of Coalinga
Juniper Ridge Industrial Park 2
Available acreage: •
Pacific Gas & Electric
Juniper Ridge Industrial Park
Available acreage: Community Incentive
Zones/ Tax Incentives
155 W. Durian Street, Coalinga, CA 93210, (559) 935-1533
Max. Pumping Capacity 16 MGD
175 acres
Major Employers
Water Source
Central Valley Project-10,000 acre feet-Annual
Employer
Employees
Pleasant Valley State Prison
Coalinga State Hospital
Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District
Harris Feeding Company
West Hills Community College
City of Coalinga
Harris Farms Inc.
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Kmart
Mouren Farming and Feed Lot
Save Mart
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Average Annual Use (2000) 4,900 acre feet-Annual
Sewer System Service
City of Coalinga
155 W. Durian Street, Coalinga, CA 93210, (559) 935-1533
Wastewater Plant Type
Primary Treatment Facility
Capacity 1.34 MGD
Peak Load 2.0 MGD
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Transportation
Education
Universities
• California State University, Fresno
• Fresno Pacific University
• University of California, Merced
Community Colleges
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West Hills Community College (City of Coalinga)
Fresno City College
Reedley College
College of the Sequoias
California Christian College
Vocational Schools
Highways
HWY # 198 & 33
Interstate 5 is approx. 10 Miles east.
HWY 41 is approx. 37 Miles away.
U.S. 99 is approx. 60 Miles away
Rail Services
Freight:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Located in Fresno
Union Pacific located in Fresno.
San Joaquin Valley Railroad (15 miles northeast)
Passenger:
Service is provided by Amtrak located in Hanford (50 miles
northeast).
Passenger bus transport available from the city to the
Amtrak station.
Bus Services
Coalinga City Transit
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
Greyhound
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San Joaquin College of Law
Heald College Schools of Business and Technology
Central California College School of Law
California School of Professional Psychology Fresno
San Joaquin Valley College
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District
High School
Junior High School
Elementary School
Pre-school/Learning Center
County Community School
Enrollment Grades K - 12
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Airport
Coalinga Municipal Airport - 5,000 foot runway
The Fresno Yosemite International Airport just approx. 70
miles northeast, offers both passenger and freight service to
major markets.
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Coalinga City Hall is located at:
155 West Durian
Port Facility
Port of Stockton located 148 miles north via I-5 north.
Port of Oakland located 183 miles northwest via I-5 north
and 580 west.
Port of Entry
U.S. Customs Office located at 5177 E. Clinton Way, Fresno,
CA 93727
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Coalinga, CA 93210
Phone (559) 935-1531
For More Information, Contact:
The Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County
906 “N” Street, Suite 120, Fresno, CA 93721 ■ 559.233.2564 ■ www.fresnoedc.com
City of Coalinga