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Contact Us: Phone:337-233-1130 Fax: 337-233-0240 scottla@xspedius.net
Since July 2002 Last Updated 07/01/2003 |
City of Scott Information Page Phone Numbers City Hall 337-233-1130 Fax 337-233-0240 Police Department 337-233-3715 Fax 337-261-0568 Reserve 337-233-3715 Ambulance 337-267-3333 Property Tax 3.41 mills Sales Tax 8.0% = City 2.0% Parish 2.0% State 4.0% Population as of Census 2000: 8,446 Climate Subtropical, average relative humidity 75% Average rainfall 57.01 inches yearly Average daily temperature: Winter 64/45 degrees, Spring 78/54 degrees, Summer 90/72 degrees, Fall 79/58 degrees Louisiana is a Community Property State and has Homestead Exemption. There are very clear advantages to running a business in Scott...the people are hard working, the location is ideal, low insurance and tax rates, construction cost's are among the lowest in the country. Advantages are many to the smart business that starts or relocates a business in Scott. The labor force is plentiful, younger than the national average and highly productive. Louisiana is a Right-to-Work state with ENTERPRISE ZONE incentives: state and local sales use tax exemption of construction and equipment, as well as tax credit programs for new employees.Occupational License in Scott is only $20.00 per year Beer License is $30.00 Beer/Liquor is $300.00. Transportation "We're well connected" Both interstate 10 and U.S. 90 run directly through the City of Scott and Interstate 49 is only five minutes away, providing easy access from virtually anywhere in the country. Interstate Highways Interstate 10 east/west; Interstate 49 north/south; U. S. Highway 90 east/west; Distance to Major metro Areas: Lafayette, La 5 miles; Baton Rouge, La 55 miles; Lake Charles, La 59 miles; New Orleans, La 134 miles. Scott offers residents and visitors a strong sense of pride and hospitality. The city has been recognized as one of the outstanding municipalities in the State of Louisiana. The city government emphasizes progressive thinking and capital improvements, fostering growth. SCHOOLS Educational institutions are excellent, with five elementary schools, three secondary schools. Public Headstart-Smile Community ACtion. L. Leo Judice pre-K to First grade 337-235-2486 Westside Elementary Second
grade to Fourth 337-232-6984 - Principal Lisa Thomas Scott Middle School Fifth
grade to Eighth 337-235-9698 Scott Headstart -
337-991-0425 - Carolyn Guidry, Principal Family Life Christian
Fellowship (private) 337-988-0032 K-4 to
Eighth - Sarah Aloisio, Principal Acadiana High School Ninth grade to Twelfth 337-984-2646 In addition, higher education including the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Louisiana Technical College, and Remington College all five miles away. CHURCHES Spiritual life plays a major role in Scott....The French Catholic influence of the early Acadians remains strong, with the Community supporting two Catholic Churches. Scott also supports a Baptist and non-Denominational Churches. St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 337-235-2433. Alfred Street and Hwy 90/P.O.Box 458 Scott 70583 Service Hours 6:30am Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday; 4:00 & 6:00 pm Saturday; 6:30, 8:00, 10:00am & 6:00pm Sunday. Organizations within the Church: Catholic Daughters 337-235-2433; Eucharistic Ministers 337-235-6814; Holy Name Society 337-873-8388; Knights of Columbus 337-235-1400; Ladies Altar Society 337-981-0547; Parish Choir 337-235-2433; Senior Bingo 337-237-9463; SKOT Youth Group 337-237-5773; 6-8 grade SYG Youth Group 337-235-2433 9-12 grade. St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church 337-232-1968. 1100 Chiasson St./P.O.Box 728 Scott 70583 Service hours 5:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6:30am Tuesday and Thursday; 5:00pm Saturday; 7:00 & 9:00 am Sunday. Organizations within the Church 337-232-1968; St. Vincent De Paul Ladies of Mary Knights of Peter Claver Holy Name Society First Baptist Church 337-233-1362 5100 Camerson St. Scott 70583. Service hours 10:30am & 6:00pm Sunday. Organizations within the Church mailto:fbcos@netzero.net. Youth Program Children's Church 10:30 am Sunday. Mother's Day Out program on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Family Life Christian Fellowship 337-988-0030. 2223 Dulles Dr. Lafayette 70506. Service hours 6:00pm Saturday; 8:00 & 10:00am Sunday. Organizations within the Church: Family Life has an elementary school K-4 through eighth. Children's church-cradle to sixth grade and youth-6 grade to college Cell church which means a small group within the church 6th grade to adults Non-DenominationalVictory World Outreach Church- Non Denominational 913 Alfred St.,Scott,La. P.O. Box 1915 Scott 70583 |
