City of Huron

City of Huron
The City of Huron, founded in 1877 and incorporated in 1951, lies in the San Joaquin Valley's vast west-side region. Huron is nine miles east of Interstate 5 (I-5) and three miles south of Highway 198. Lassen Avenue (Highway 269) runs north and south through the city providing easy access for local produce to major markets. 6,975 residents call Huron their hometown.

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Government:

CITY COUNCIL:
Ramon R. Dominguez - Mayor
Hilda R. Placencia - Mayor Pro Tem
Louis C. Rodriguez - Council Member
Joe E. Zavala - Council Member
Mike A. Morales - Council Member

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Judy Case - District 4

CITY MANAGER:
Alan J. Bengyel

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/CITY CLERK:
Juanita M. Veliz


Transportation:

Highways

  • Interstate 5 is about 12 miles away
  • HWY 41 is about 18 miles away
  • U.S. 99 is about 50 miles away
  • CA-198 is about 3 miles away
  • CA-269

Rail Services

Freight:

  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe located in Fresno
  • Union Pacific located in Fresno
  • San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. located in Exeter, CA
  • Additional spur lines for freight service in Huron
Passenger:
  • Passenger bus transport available from Huron to the Amtrak station

Bus Services

  • Fresno County Rural Transit Agency; Orange Belt Stages Huron Transit
Airport
  • The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is about 56 miles northeast, offers both passenger and freight service to major markets

Port Facility

  • Port of Stockton located 151 miles northwest via I-5
  • Port of Oakland located 184 miles south via I-5

Port of Entry

  • U.S. Customs Office located at 5177 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727

Education:

Universities

  • California State University, Fresno
  • Fresno Pacific University
  • University of California, Merced

Community Colleges

  • West Hills Community College
  • Fresno City College
  • Reedley College
  • College of the Sequoias
  • California Christian College

Vocational Schools

  • 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

Coaling-Huron School District

  No. of Schools
High School 2
Junior High School 1
Elementary School 4
Pre-school/Learning Center  3
 County Community School
 1


Enrollment Grades K-12 Students
2003 928
2004 1,339
2005 1,402
2006 1,120

Services:

Police Service:
Frank L. Steenport - Police Chief

Fire Service:
Fresno Fire District

Fire Insurance Rating: 6

 


Community Incentives:
  • Enterprise Zone (pending approval)
  • Huron-Tule Enterprise Community
  • Recycling Market Development Zone

Development Financing:

Federal Level

  • Economic Development Administration (Grants & Loans)
  • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (Grants & Loans)
  • Small Business Administration (7a Loan Guarantee Program)
  • USDA (Grants & Loans)

State Level

  • California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank
  • Rural Economic Development Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
  • Valley Small Business Development Corporation (VSBDC) (State Loan Guarantee Program and a wide variety of other loan programs.)
  • Taxable Industrial Revenue Development Bonds (as allowed by State and Federal law)

City Level

  • Redevelopment Agency (Tax Increment)
  • Assessment Districts

Energy Supply/Utilities:

Electricity Supplier
Pacific Gas & Electric -(800) 743-5000

Natural Gas Supplier
Pacific Gas & Electric
(559) 773-5000

Telephone Service
AT&T/SBC
(800) 891-1800

Water System Supplier
City of Huron
(559) 945-2730
Max. Pumping Capacity: 2.45 MGD
Average Daily Use: 1.0 MGD

Sewer System Service
City of Huron
(559) 945-2730

Wastewater Plant Type
Secondary Treatment Facility
New Design/Plant Complete 2006

Capacity 1.0 MGD allowed daily
Peak Load 0.46 MGD



  
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Huron at a Glance
City of Huron
559-945-2241 Ext 11
email@email.com
http://www.cityofhuron.com
P.O. Box 339
93234
Population: 6,975

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