The Economic Development Program, often referred to as LB840, is a tool founded through the community tax dollars that encourages and stimulates the growth of quality jobs, attracts permanent investment, broadens the tax bases, and diversifies the economic base.

There are two committees, the Loan Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee, terms are 4 years and all members are approved by the City Council.

Contact the Economic Development Director for more questions & grant opportunities.

A community organization which promotes business, tourism and community pride throughout Bassett, Nebraska and Rock County. Learn how to become a Chamber member HERE!

Rock County Community Fund addresses our community needs and invest in its future by providing a way for people to give back to Rock County. We encourage people from all walks of life to make tax-deductible contributions, both large and small. We collaborate with other organizations to identify and support projects, programs, and people who are helping to build the kind of community where our children can choose to live, work and raise their families. We are using philanthropy today as a tool for building a prosperous future for Rock County!

The Board of Adjustment consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Board members are appointed for a three-year term. Meetings of the Board are held at the call of the chairperson and at such times as the Board may determine necessary.

The Board of Adjustment renders decisions only on appeals from an action of the Building Inspector, when it has determined that a permit has been issued incorrectly or denied, zoning regulations have been enforced or interpreted incorrectly, or when the appellant proves undue and unnecessary hardship due to a provision applied to a specific lot or tract. The Board of Adjustment is governed by the Revised Statutes of Nebraska.

402-684-3966

Our mission is to grow Rock County by serving as a platform for collaboration.

We will do this by.....

- Welcoming Ideas

- Inspiring change

- Engaging community members - Utilizing our available assets

- Driving Solutions

A Planning Commission is a body of citizens that serve within local government, acting as an advisory group to the municipal governing body on issues and policies related to planning, land use regulation, and community development. Planning Commissioners act as citizen planners and work to develop plans and implementation policies that affect how their community manages changes in growth and development.

Contact the City Clerk/Treasurer if you have any questions

Phone: 402-684-3966

cityclerk@bassettnebr.com

Our volunteer fire department (VFD) is a fire department of volunteers who perform fire suppression and other related emergency services within our local area or assist in surrounding counties if needed. Volunteer and retained (on-call) firefighters are expected to be on call to respond to emergency calls for long periods of time, and are summoned to the fire station when their services are needed. We appreciate Bassett VFD so much!

402-684-2222

What is RC&D?? Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is a unique program led by local volunteer councils that helps people protect and develop their economic, natural, and social resources in ways that improve their area’s economy, environment, and quality of life.

Stay tuned for what our local RC&D offers throughout the year!

kimhburge@gmail.com

402-376-5842

The BAC promotes "the Arts" to the community and local schools through events and in-residence artists!

Educate! Entertain! Enrich!

(402) 452-0249

bassettartscouncil@gmail.com

The Rock County Historical Society Museum houses artifacts and antiques having to do with the culture and traditions of Rock County, Nebraska.

aearmstrong@warpnetworks.us

402-684-3327

For over 25 years, Bassett has been host to many from across the United States who come to exhibit or view new technology and enterprises at the Ranch Expo. Each year the legend will continue in Bassett with the reorganization of the "Sandhills Ranch Expo" normally scheduled in June at the Rock County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the large craft show at Rock County High school.

SANDHILL RANCH EXPO

P.O. Box 678

Bassett, NE 68714

402-684-2320

The Board of Health consists of 4 members appointed by the City Council. The duty of this board is to enact rules and regulations which shall have the full force and effect of law to safeguard the health of the people of the city.

402-684-3319

American Legion

Post 123

Bassett, Nebraska

http://www.legion.org/

(402) 684-3751

Our mission is simple.

Educate, entertain, showcase, serve & bring community together.

https://www.therockcountyfair.com/

The North Central Youth Athletic Club is a non-profit organization that provides athletic opportunities for the youth in our community.

ncyacsports@gmail.com

The Bassett Tree Board was established to help maintain the integrity of trees in our community and provide guidance for tree removal and maintenance.

(402) 684-3453

(402) 684-3366