City of Fresno, California

What City of Fresno, California does

The City of Fresno is a charter municipal government incorporated in 1885 in California's San Joaquin Valley, serving an estimated population of 522,053 across Fresno County — the agricultural heart of the nation with annual county agricultural sales exceeding $3 billion. Operating under a strong-mayor form of government with seven elected council districts and approximately 4,500 staff, the city delivers a full municipal service stack: public safety (police plus 20 fire stations), water/sewer/solid waste utilities, public transit via Fresno Area Express (FAX), parks and recreation (80+ parks), an international airport (Fresno Yosemite International Airport), an animal control center, and a convention and entertainment complex. Administrative offices are headquartered at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721.

Fresno's technology backbone is anchored by the Accela cloud-based permitting platform (deployed with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance), a Geographic Information System via the City of Fresno GIS Data Hub and ArcGIS, the WaterWeb customer utility portal, the EyeOnWater conservation platform, the FresGO 311 mobile application for resident issue reporting, and online business tax/licensing systems. Service delivery is multi-channel through the 311 contact center (559-621-CITY), the FresGO mobile app on iOS and Android, online self-serve portals, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, Nextdoor), CMAC TV live broadcasts, and in-person service at City Hall and department offices.

The city funds operations through diversified revenue streams including approximately $21 million annually in business taxes, $16 million in transient occupancy tax, tiered water/sewer/solid waste utility fees, a 2% Tourism Business Improvement District assessment on short-term lodging revenue (Fresno and Clovis), federal and state grants (including American Rescue Plan funds), franchise and permit fees, and enterprise operations at the airport and convention center (the latter now managed by VenuWorks under a three-year agreement valued at approximately $317,324 annually). Recent capital commitments include the $150 million airport international terminal expansion completed in December 2025, a $27 million modular housing project for homeless youth, and over $1 million to establish the Central California Land Trust for permanently affordable housing.

Name

City of Fresno, California

Legal name

City of Fresno

Website

https://fresno.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Municipal government serving approximately 522,053 residents and businesses in Fresno, California, providing public safety, water and sewer utilities, public transit, airport services, permitting, parks, and community programs funded by taxes, utility fees, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Utilities (221), Administration of Economic Programs (926), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public utilities
• Public safety
• Urban planning
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Business Tax: The Business Tax Unit collects approximately $21 million annually in business taxes
2. Transient Occupancy Tax: Collection of hotel/motel taxes for tourism; approximately $16 million annually
3. Utility Billing (Water, Sewer, Solid Waste): Billing and collection of water, sewer, and solid waste fees for city residents through Utility Billing & Collection Division
4. Federal and State Grants: Federal transportation funding, American Rescue Plan funds ($1 million+ for land trust), community project funding, and other state/federal appropriations
5. Tourism Business Improvement District Assessment: 2% assessment on gross short-term room rental revenue from lodging businesses in Fresno and Clovis

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Fresno is a municipal government providing essential public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within city limits. Core offerings include public utilities (water, sewer, solid waste), public safety (police and fire protection across 20 fire stations), parks and recreation, business licensing and tax administration, permitting and code enforcement, public transportation (FAX), airport operations, and animal control services. Services are delivered through digital platforms, a 311 contact center, mobile applications, and in-person offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FresGO 311: Mobile application and service center for reporting non-emergency city issues including graffiti, illegal dumping, potholes, sidewalk, roadway, landscaping, water, sewer, solid waste, and parking issues.
• Fresno Area Express (FAX)
• Fresno Animal Center
• FresnoHOP

Quantifiable outcome

• Post-COVID recovery ranked number two among 49 largest American cities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and pending litigation.

• Sierra Resource Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026Joint habitat restoration effort deploying 400 goats and sheep for targeted grazing on 180 acres infested with invasive yellow star-thistle in northeast Fresno. Eight-week grazing program followed by replanting with native vegetation.
• Central California Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026City invested $1 million+ in American Rescue Plan funds to establish land trust for permanently affordable housing. First home completed at 2337 S. Poppy Avenue sold to income-qualified buyers at $220,000 (30% below market).
• Poverello HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Partnership on Culinary Workforce Development Program providing paid culinary training, Mental Health First Aid certification, and ServSafe certification to individuals living in emergency shelters. 11 graduates celebrated June 29.
• Fresno Falcons Hockey TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 202610-year agreement and partnership with professional hockey team returning to Federal Prospects Hockey League. Team will play at Selland Arena with new coaches announced.
• AccelacoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026Cloud-based software provider implementing new Public Portal for online permitting and development services. Portal delivers modern, accessible digital experience with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, reducing administrative burden.
• VenuWorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026Venue management company appointed to operate Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center under three-year agreement valued at approximately $317,324 annually. Replaced ASM Global effective beginning of 2026.
• Water Suppliers (Class Action)pending litigationOthers · 20 February 2026Inverse condemnation class action lawsuit involving thousands of homeowners claiming treated surface water corroded galvanized iron plumbing; court ruling allows case to proceed. Water suppliers include entities supplying northeast Fresno residents.
• Fresno Area Hispanic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026$250,000 federal funding for full-service business development incubator in partnership with foundation. Foundation acquired Berkeley Building in 2024 for $1 to house the facility.
• Valley Teen RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025$27 million modular housing project 'Welcome Home' bringing nearly 100 apartments for homeless youth to northwest Fresno. Project uses modular construction to reduce costs and construction time.
• Visit Fresno CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with tourism organization to enhance cultural programming and increase tourism through VenuWorks venue management of Fresno Convention Center.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Bakersfield: Another large Central Valley municipality with similar agricultural economy, comparable population (~400K), and overlapping municipal service delivery model including water utilities, airport, and public works. Closest geographic and demographic peer.
• City of Stockton: Similar mid-size California city with comparable population (~320K), municipal utility operations (water/sewer), public transit, and similar governance challenges including bankruptcy recovery. Both operate under charter city frameworks with comparable service portfolios.
• City of Oakland: Mid-size California city with comparable municipal service challenges, port-adjacent economy, water utility operations, and similar governance dynamics. Operates Oakland International Airport comparable to Fresno Yosemite International.
• City of Riverside: California inland empire city with similar population scale (~315K), comparable council-manager governance, and overlapping municipal service portfolio including utilities, parks, and convention center.
• City of Long Beach: California charter city operating under strong mayor governance with similar municipal service breadth including Long Beach Airport, water utility, port-adjacent operations, and convention center comparable to Fresno's portfolio.
• City of Sacramento: California capital city with similar municipal service delivery (water utilities, airport, public works), strong-mayor governance, and overlapping permitting/licensing operations. Operates comparable enterprise utility and convention center functions.

Broad incumbents

• City of San Jose: Larger California municipality with broad municipal service portfolio and major airport (SJC). Serves as a scale reference for what Fresno could become as California's Central Valley hub grows; well-established digital permitting and utility operations.
• City of Los Angeles: Largest California municipality and broad incumbent in municipal service delivery; operates LADWP (largest municipal utility), LAX, extensive convention facilities, and digital permitting at scale. Sets the upper bound for California municipal service complexity.

Regional players

• City of Visalia: Tulare County seat in California's Central Valley; smaller population (~140K) but very comparable agricultural economy, municipal utility model, and similar regulatory exposure to San Joaquin Valley water quality issues.
• City of Modesto: Central Valley regional peer with similar agricultural base, smaller population (~220K), and analogous municipal service structure including water utilities, parks, and community development functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityofFresno
• Facebookfacebook.com/FresnoCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityoffresno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-fresno

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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