City of Yakima

What City of Yakima does

The City of Yakima is a First Class Charter city and the largest municipality in Yakima County, Washington, serving a population of more than 96,000 residents across Central Washington. The city operates under a council-manager form of government — adopted by voters in 1959 — in which a 7-member City Council elected by single-member districts sets policy and hires a professional City Manager (currently Vicki Baker) to administer operations across 9 departments: Administration, Finance & Budget, Legal, Community Development, Airport, Human Resources, Public Works, Police, and Fire. Headcount is reported in the 501–1,000 range.

Core service delivery spans public safety (police and 6 fire stations), utilities (water, irrigation, wastewater, refuse), parks and recreation, planning and code administration, transit, municipal court, and cemetery operations. The city also operates a cable-access media platform consisting of YCTV (Charter Cable channel 21) for citizen-produced programming and Y-PAC (Charter Cable channel 194) for government proceedings — both funded by franchise fees under a 10-year cable franchise with Charter Communications granted July 31, 2014. Digital infrastructure includes a Transparency Portal (open-data publishing), online utility-payment and permit portals, a "Yak Back" resident feedback system, and live-streamed Council meetings.

Revenue is generated through a diversified municipal mix: property taxes, recurring monthly utility billing, sales and lodging tax, business licenses and permits, cable franchise fees, municipal court fines, and intergovernmental grants. As a government entity, Yakima is accountable to citizens through elections and public-disclosure requirements under Washington State law; there are no private shareholders, subsidiaries, or parent-company relationships. The city's stated identity — "The Heart of Central Washington" — anchors its role as the regional focal point for cultural, business, educational, health, and governmental services, including hosting the annual Central Washington State Fair.

Name

City of Yakima

Legal name

City of Yakima

Website

https://yakimawa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The City of Yakima is a First Class Charter municipal government serving 96,000+ residents of Central Washington through 9 departments delivering public safety, utilities, transit, planning, and parks services under a council-manager governance structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Utilities (221), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility services
• Public works infrastructure
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yakima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source from property taxation levied on residential and commercial properties within city limits
2. Utility Services Revenue: Revenue from water, irrigation, wastewater, and refuse collection services billed to residents and businesses
3. Cable Franchise Fees: Franchise fees paid by Charter Communications for cable television services, used to fund Y-PAC and YCTV operations
4. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees collected for business licenses, construction permits, and various city permits
5. Sales Tax Revenue: Portion of sales tax collected within city limits, including lodging tax for tourism-related activities
6. Fines and Fees: Municipal court fines, parking violations, and various service fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Yakima delivers municipal government services to approximately 96,000+ residents and local businesses through 9 departments covering public safety (Police and Fire), utilities (Water, Irrigation, Wastewater, Refuse), planning and community development, code administration, parks and recreation, public works, transit, and municipal court. It also operates the YCTV public access cable channel and the Y-PAC government access channel, plus a Transparency Portal that provides open-data access to city records and information.

Product overview

The City of Yakima operates a suite of public-facing digital services and cable access channels. The core offering consists of two cable access television channels: YCTV (public access, Charter Cable channel 21) for community-produced programming, and Y-PAC (government access, Charter Cable channel 194) for City Council meetings and public affairs content. Additionally, the city provides a Transparency Portal for open data access. These services are funded through cable franchise agreements with Charter Communications rather than tax revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YCTV: Public access cable television channel, Charter Cable channel 21
• Y-PAC
• Yakima Fire Department
• Yakima Police Department
• Yakima Transit

Products and services

• YCTV (Yakima Community Television) Public access cable television channel on Charter Cable channel 21 that airs programs created by everyday citizens, reflecting the diversity of thought, opinion, and philosophies found in the Yakima Valley.
• Y-PAC (Yakima Public Affairs Channel) Government access TV channel on Charter Cable channel 194 providing coverage of City Council meetings, Hearing Examiner hearings, notable speakers, elections, and other public affairs events to increase awareness of and participation in local government.
• Government Transparency Portal Open data platform committed to providing transparency by enhancing public access to city government information and data.
• Utility Services (Water, Irrigation, Wastewater, Refuse) Monthly billed municipal utility services including water distribution, irrigation, wastewater (sewer) treatment, and refuse/garbage collection for city residents and businesses.
• Fire Protection and Emergency Response Fire suppression, emergency management, and fire prevention services delivered to city residents and businesses through 6 fire stations (Stations 91-96).
• Police and Law Enforcement Services Law enforcement services, parking enforcement, and animal control for the City of Yakima.
• Yakima Transit Public transit services including fixed-route buses and demand-responsive transportation operated within the City of Yakima.
• Business Licenses and Permits Business licenses and construction/regulatory permits issued by the City of Yakima Code Administration and Community Development departments.
• Municipal Court Services Judicial proceedings, traffic and parking ticket adjudication, and fine collection administered by the Yakima Municipal Court.
• Parks and Recreation City parks, recreational facilities, and programs operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, including pools such as Franklin Pool.

Quantifiable outcome

• City ranked as 11th largest city in Washington State with population of 96,000+
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charter CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 July 2014Cable communications system franchise agreement granted on July 31, 2014 for a 10-year term. Charter Communications operates cable television services within city limits and pays franchise fees that fund Y-PAC and YCTV operations.
• Downtown Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Business improvement district with advisory board making recommendations to city council on downtown operations and improvements, funded by assessments on assessed business owners.
• Allied Arts Council of Yakima ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999The Allied Arts Council won Washington State's Millennium Arts Project Competition and partnered with artist Wen-ti Tsen to create Millennium Plaza, dedicated in 2003 as a community gathering space celebrating Yakima Valley's heritage.
• Visit YakimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial visitor and tourism organization promoting Yakima Valley as a destination for conventions, wine tours, and recreational activities.
• Yakima Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce supporting business development and economic growth in the Yakima area.
• Yakima County Development AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development organization working to attract business and investment to the Yakima Valley region.
• Yakima Housing AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing authority providing affordable housing programs for low-income families and individuals throughout the City.
• Public Facilities DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict established to lease and operate the Yakima Convention Center, allowing sales tax revenue to be directed back for convention center expansion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Spokane: Washington State's second-largest city, operating under a council-manager form of government with a comparable set of utilities (water, wastewater, solid waste), public safety departments, and municipal services — the closest scale analog in the state.
• City of Tacoma: Mid-sized Washington municipality providing the same portfolio of public works, utilities, public safety, and cable-access community media services under a council-manager structure, making it a strong operational benchmark.
• City of Vancouver, WA: Washington charter city with a council-manager government, similar mid-size population, and full utility service portfolio (water, sewer, stormwater), offering a direct municipal-services comparable.
• City of Bellingham: Washington city operating water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities alongside public safety and parks/recreation departments, with a comparable population scale and council-manager governance model.
• City of Kennewick: Twin-city Tri-Cities peer in eastern Washington, sharing agricultural-economy context, similar utility and public-works operating model, and overlapping regional service population.
• City of Pasco: Tri-Cities partner city operating comparable water, sewer, and refuse utilities, public safety departments, and recreational facilities, with similar agricultural-base economic dynamics.
• City of Wenatchee: Central Washington peer city delivering full municipal services including water/sewer utilities, public safety, parks, and community development, with a comparable governance and budget structure.
• City of Richland: Tri-Cities comparable operating water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities alongside a council-manager government and similar revenue mix of taxes and user fees.
• City of Olympia: Washington state capital with a council-manager government, comparable utility services (water, wastewater, stormwater), and a similar municipal service scope to Yakima.
• City of Everett: Larger Washington peer providing water, wastewater, and solid-waste utilities plus full municipal services under a mayor-council structure; useful as a slightly larger-scale operational benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityofYakima
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofyakimafb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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