The Owensboro Magazine 2009

1 PERMITTING Answer the following questions to determine what permits you need to launch your business 1. Will your business be in the city of Owensboro or Daviess County? County Business License Alcoholic Beverage Control License Occupational License (270) 687-8530 (270) 687-8537 (270) 687-8534 Owensboro City Limits Business License Alcoholic Beverage Control License Occupational License 2. Will you be using an existing building or building a new one? Existing Planning & Zoning Fire Inspection New Planning & Zoning Fire Inspection Building & Electrical Permit Electrical Inspection Building Inspection Regional Water Resource Agency Administration Building: 1722 Pleasant Valley Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: (270) 687-8440 Permitting/Engineering: 2101 Grimes Ave. Owensboro, KY 42302 Phone: (270) 687-8452 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Service(s) provided: RWRA is the local provider of regional comprehensive wastewater collection, treatment and transmission services. Sewer connection permits are issued at 2101 Grimes Avenue (Joseph Murphy Building). Industrial discharge permits are issues at 1722 Pleasant Valley Road. Fee(s) required to obtain service: Sewer connection costs vary, depending upon location, use and type of discharge. There are no costs involved in obtaining an industrial wastewater discharge permit. City of Owensboro 101 E. Fourth St. P.O. Box 10003 Owensboro, KY 42302-9003 Phone: (270) 687-8534 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Service(s) provided: City business licenses Requirements to obtain service: Business location must ﬁrst be approved by Planning and Zoning. Fee(s) required to obtain service: Fees are based on type of occupations. Business license form is available at www.owensboro.org. OWENSBORO 2009 (270) (270) (270) (270) (270) 687-8650 687-8404 687-8661 687-8537 687-8665 LOCAL UTILITY INFORMATION Owensboro Municipal Utilities 2070 Tamarack Road P.O. Box 806 Owensboro, KY 42302-0806 Phone: (270) 926-3200 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Service(s) provided: Electric, water, commercial ﬁber optic services and sign-ups for sewer and sanitation in Owensboro. Requirements to obtain service(s): Must be in the OMU service area and must bring the following to the OMU ofﬁce: 1. Valid picture I.D. 2. Proof of property ownership, or 3. Letter of credit from previous utility Fee(s) required to obtain service: There is a $5 per meter connection fee and a deposit may be required for those who lease their building or residence. Kenergy Corp. 6402 Old Corydon Road P.O. Box 18 Henderson, KY 42419-0018 Phone: (270) 926-4141 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Service(s) provided: Electricity Requirements to obtain service: Must show picture I.D. and supply social security number when applying for service. Fee(s) required to obtain service: There is a $5 membership fee, with a minimum $75 deposit or letter of credit from another utility showing good payment record for at least 12 months usage, or co-signer on Kenergy service for three years with good payment record. BellSouth There is no local business ofﬁce Business service toll-free in Kentucky: 1-866-620-6000 Business service toll-free outside Kentucky: 1-800-947-8398 Corporate Affairs: (270) 926-2737 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Service(s) provided: Local residence and business connections, e-commerce services, Web design and hosting, dedicated and dial-up Internet access, digital and data services, wireless communications and local long distance. Requirements to obtain service: Services can be obtained over the telephone or by Internet. Basic credit information (source of income, social security number, etc.) is required to determine if a deposit is necessary. Fee(s) required to obtain service: Installation fees and monthly recurring charges are based upon the service ordered. Billing arrangements can be made for the one-time charges. Atmos Energy 2401 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: (270) 685-8024 1-888-954-4321 (Customer Service) Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Service(s) provided: Natural gas Requirements to obtain service: Social security number Fee(s) required to obtain service: • Meter set $28 (after hours $35) • Turn-on $20 (after hours $25) • Read $12 (after hours $14) • Reconnect $34 (after hours $40) 34 http://www.owensboro.org

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The Owensboro 2009 From our Chair Contents Buffalo Trace Brings History to Owensboro Environmental Education Blooms in the Garden Owensboro Arts and Cultural Events Making the Grade Building Opportunity In the Swim Economic Development through Placemaking Sister Cities brings International Benefits Embracing Innovation to spur Economic Development Creating a Pool of Skilled Workers Expanding Transportation Options One-Stop Business Licensing Robot Doctor Building a Locally-Based Food Economy Welcome to the Neighborhood Luxury Living on the River Moving In Trendy Excursions Evolves with the Times The Crème Brews Comfort Downtown Growing with the Community Family Business Boasts Longevity, Good Barbecue Entrepreneurial Spirit Comes Home Capturing the Broadway Market Ministering to Church Leaders Community at-a-Glance By the Numbers Dining & Catering Guide Advertiser Index

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