Government

Laurel, a city of the second-class, has a mayor-council form of government with a city administrator.

Mayor Scott Rath	Council Members Verneal Gade Dennis Hart Keith Knudsen Jason Swanson
City Administrator Duane Lammers laurelca@abbnebraska.com	City Clerk Victoria Carlson laurelclerk@huntel.net	Clerical Assistant Lori Hansen laurelhansen@huntel.net

Fire Protection

Fire protection is provided to the community by a 23-member volunteer fire department.
The department also provides protection to areas outside the community and responds to mutual aid calls with area communities.

EMTs

There are 10 certified EMT's and 2 paramedics.

Law Enforcement

Laurel employs one full-time and three part-time police officers. The police department utilizes standard equipment for patrol, basic investigation, enforcing traffic law, and report writing.

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Department in Hartington, 21 miles northwest of Laurel, has four sworn officers and five support personnel. The department has a canine unit, four patrol cars with stop strips, technical support equipment, infrared camera, night vision, shot gun, rifle, and stinger. The sheriff’s department, with access to a four-wheeler, jet ski, and boat, also provides coverage for the Corps of Engineers around Gavins Point Dam.

Utilities, Permits and Ordinances

Electricity

Electricity is distributed in Laurel from the city’s 2400 volt delta system. The city and the rural area surrounding Laurel receive their power from Cedar-Knox Public Power District, a wholesale customer of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD).

Natural Gas

Natural gas is supplied to Laurel by SourceGas Distribution, LLC. SourceGas is the retail distributor of natural gas within the community, serving approximately 450 residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Water

The municipal water system in Laurel is supplied by two wells. Groundwater is available for industrial uses. The quality of water in Laurel does not necessitate a water treatment plant.

Sewerage and Solid Waste Disposal

The city of Laurel has a municipal sanitary sewerage system. Laurel’s solid waste disposal service is provided by the city. Waste is taken to the disposal site in Jackson, Nebraska, 31 miles east, which has an estimated life of more than 100 years.

Visit this page to discover Utility information and download available Permits.

Building Permit
Debt Authorization Form
Electrical Permit
Nebraska Electric Division
Permit For Itinerant Sales
Service Application
Tree Permit
Electric Rates - Ordinance #491
Electric Rates - Ordinance #510
Water & Sewer Rates - Ordinance #493
Sanitation - Ordinance #487

• 2012 Utility Rates