City of Bondurant

What City of Bondurant does

The City of Bondurant is a municipal government entity founded in 1884, serving an estimated population of 1,800 residents in Polk County, Iowa. It provides a comprehensive suite of municipal services including water, sewer, and stormwater utilities; solid waste and recycling through contracted providers (Ankeny Sanitation, Waste Management, Metro Waste Authority); combination fire and EMS services; building permitting and inspections; planning, zoning, and code enforcement; parks, recreation, and trail management; a community library; and municipal cemetery operations. The city is governed by an elected Mayor (Doug Elrod, since 2021) and a five-member City Council, with day-to-day operations led by a City Administrator (Marketa Oliver) and six department directors overseeing Public Works, Finance & Employee Services, Emergency Services, Library, City Clerk, and Planning & Community Development, supported by an approximately 25-person staff.

The underlying technology stack is built primarily on the CivicPlus government website platform, which powers the city's digital portal integrating online utility bill payment, permit applications, electronic text and email alert notifications, public records requests, and a centralized document center. Supporting digital services include Biblionix for the library catalog, ClearGov for budget transparency dashboards, and the GovernmentJobs portal for employment. The city distributes information through a multi-channel communications program spanning Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, a monthly 'The Bounce' electronic newsletter, and the 'Bondurant Living' print-to-mail magazine.

Revenue is generated through property tax (the primary general fund source), recurring monthly utility billing (water, sewer, garbage, stormwater), permit and licensing fees (building, business, liquor, cigarette, vendor), cemetery plot sales, an annual $128 yard waste cart subscription, and graduated commercial and residential tax abatement programs. Pricing is set by City Council ordinance rather than market mechanisms, with the next scheduled utility rate adjustment effective July 1, 2026. The city is actively pursuing economic development through the 24-acre Grain District downtown redevelopment initiative — winner of the 2025 Best Practice Planning Award from the American Planning Association — and four certified shovel-ready industrial sites developed under the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Certified Sites Program.

Name

City of Bondurant

Legal name

City of Bondurant

Website

https://cityofbondurant.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Bondurant is an Iowa municipal government founded in 1884, serving approximately 1,800 residents in Polk County with utilities, emergency services, building permits, library, parks, public works, and economic development programs delivered through a ~25-person staff and the CivicPlus digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• Emergency services
• Parks and recreation
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary source of general fund revenue for municipal operations, public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community services
2. Utility Services (Water, Sewer, Stormwater): Monthly utility billing for water, sewer, garbage, and stormwater services to residential and commercial customers
3. Building and Construction Permits: Fees collected for building permits, trade permits, fence permits, sign permits, demolition permits, grading permits, and approach/driveway permits
4. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees for liquor licenses, cigarette permits, mobile vendor permits, peddler permits, and transient merchant permits
5. Cemetery Plot Sales: Sale of cemetery plots with perpetual care fees; pricing set by City Council for 2-space lots (10'x12')
6. Yard Waste Collection Service: Compost It! cart subscription service at $128.00 annual renewal fee for yard waste collection during season
7. Tax Abatement Programs: Residential and commercial tax abatement programs providing graduated property tax exemptions for new construction and improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Bondurant delivers essential municipal services to residents and businesses, including water/sewer/stormwater utilities, solid waste and recycling, emergency fire and EMS response, parks and recreation, public library, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, public works infrastructure, and municipal cemetery operations. Revenue is generated through utility billing, permit fees, licenses, and property taxes, delivered via City Hall, online portal, and various department offices.

Product overview

The City of Bondurant operates a digital services portfolio centered on its municipal government website and associated online platforms. The primary digital product is the City of Bondurant Website, which serves as a unified portal integrating multiple service modules including utility bill payment, permit applications, emergency notifications, public records requests, and community engagement tools. Supporting digital services include the ClearGov Budget Dashboards for fiscal transparency, GovernmentJobs portal for employment, and the Bondurant Community Library Online Catalog. The city also provides specialized digital services such as Wi-Fi hotspot lending, mobile printing, and text/email alert notifications. Beyond digital offerings, the municipality delivers core services including emergency response (fire/EMS), parks and recreation, library services, water/sewer utilities, solid waste management, public works infrastructure, and economic development initiatives like the Grain District Redevelopment project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services (Fire and EMS) Combination fire department and EMS providing 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, code enforcement, and community risk reduction services to residents and businesses within Bondurant.
• Water and Sewer Utilities Municipal water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater management services billed monthly to residential and commercial customers.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Garbage collection, recycling, and yard waste composting services provided through contracts with Ankeny Sanitation and Metro Waste Authority, billed as part of the monthly utility bill.
• Compost It! Yard Waste Collection Annual subscription service at $128.00 for 96-gallon yard waste cart collection throughout the yard waste season, providing composting services to residents.
• Parks and Recreation Management of municipal parks, trails, recreational sports complexes, splash pad, community events, sports leagues (Little League, Soccer Club), and leisure activities for residents and visitors.
• Bondurant Community Library Public library providing physical and digital books, media, research tools, children's programming, summer reading programs, Wi-Fi hotspot lending, mobile printing, meeting rooms, and community services.
• Building and Development Services Building permits, trade permits, fence permits, sign permits, demolition permits, grading permits, approach/driveway permits, inspections, code enforcement, planning, zoning, and development review services.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure maintenance including street services, sidewalk snow removal, mosquito control, stormwater management, street tree program, and capital projects for Bondurant.
• Municipal Cemetery Services Municipal cemetery operations including 2-space plot sales (10'x12') with perpetual care fees set by City Council, burials, monument placement, and cemetery maintenance.
• Business Licenses and Permits Issuance of liquor licenses, cigarette permits, mobile vendor permits, peddler permits, and transient merchant permits through the City Clerk's Office in coordination with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
• Tax Abatement Programs Residential and commercial tax abatement programs providing graduated property tax exemptions for new construction and improvements, with schedules including Year 1: 75-100% reductions declining over 3-6 years.
• Certified Industrial Sites Program Shovel-ready industrial sites certified through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Certified Sites Program, including Bondurant Industrial Park Plat 2, Gholds, Myers Industrial Site, and Timmins Industrial Park.
• Grain District Redevelopment 24-acre signature downtown redevelopment initiative transforming historic grain elevators into a walkable, mixed-use destination with commercial, upper-story residential, civic spaces, and the Silo Commons community space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grain District awarded 2025 Best Practice – Planning Award from Economic Development Division of American Planning Association

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iowa Economic Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBondurant participates in Iowa Economic Development Authority's Certified Sites Program, with multiple industrial sites certified as shovel-ready for development. The city leverages state resources for economic development initiatives.
• Greater Des Moines PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting business growth in the greater Des Moines metropolitan area, including Bondurant as a member community.
• Bondurant Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber supporting business community and economic development in Bondurant through networking, advocacy, and business development programs.
• MidAmerican Energy CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy provider offering economic development resources and programs to support business attraction and expansion in Bondurant.
• Iowa Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide SBDC network providing small business counseling, training, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
• Ankeny SanitationcoreOthersContracted solid waste collection provider for Bondurant residents. Carts must be out by 6 a.m. Wednesdays for collection.
• Waste ManagementcoreOthersContracted recycling collection provider for Bondurant on alternating Wednesdays. Part of Metro Waste Authority network.
• Metro Waste AuthoritycoreOthersRegional waste management authority providing recycling program coordination, yard waste composting (Compost It! program), and waste disposal services to Bondurant.
• Polk County Animal ControlcoreOthersCounty animal control services contracted to respond to animal control calls in Bondurant due to city's limited personnel. Services include stray animal pickup, barking dog calls, and animal welfare checks.
• Animal Rescue League of IowaminorOthersRegional animal shelter serving Bondurant for stray animals picked up by Polk County Animal Control. Owners pay ARL charges to retrieve pets.
• Omni EMS BillingcoreOthersThird-party EMS billing service handling ambulance customer service, records, and billing for Bondurant Emergency Services.
• Mid-Iowa Planning AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organization supporting coordinated development efforts across the mid-Iowa region including Bondurant.
• MiFiberminorOthersInternet service provider for the Bondurant Community Library, providing connectivity for public access and digital services.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the official City of Bondurant government website with content management, online forms, and citizen engagement features.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Grimes, Iowa: Grimes is a similarly-sized Des Moines metro suburb to the west of Bondurant with comparable population (~1,500-2,000 historically), residential growth patterns, and service offerings including water/sewer utilities and emergency services. It is the most directly comparable peer in scale and trajectory.
• City of Altoona, Iowa: Altoona is a neighboring Des Moines metro suburb with similar municipal services, growing population, and Interstate-accessible location. Comparable in economic development approach and suburban growth profile to Bondurant.
• City of Norwalk, Iowa: Norwalk is a Des Moines metro suburb with a comparable small-city population profile and similar municipal service mix, making it a strong comparable for scale and growth trajectory analysis.
• City of Polk City, Iowa: Polk City is a small Des Moines metro suburb in Polk County, similar in scale and service portfolio to Bondurant. Direct geographic and demographic peer.
• City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa: Pleasant Hill is a Des Moines metro suburb in Polk County offering a comparable set of municipal services and a similar suburban growth profile adjacent to the Des Moines metro.
• City of Johnston, Iowa: Johnston is a Des Moines metro suburb of similar size to Bondurant with comparable municipal service offerings and a strong economic development orientation around suburban growth.
• City of Waukee, Iowa: Waukee is one of the fastest-growing Des Moines metro suburbs and represents Bondurant's likely forward trajectory — comparable in municipal service mix and Des Moines metro growth dynamics, though larger in scale.
• City of Mitchellville, Iowa: Mitchellville is a small Iowa community in the Des Moines metro region offering a comparable small-city municipal service structure and Polk County proximity to Bondurant.

Broad incumbents

• City of Ankeny, Iowa: Ankeny is a larger, more established Des Moines metro suburb that serves as a comparable for what Bondurant could become at scale — offering full municipal services including utilities, emergency services, parks, and library with a significantly larger staff and budget.

Others

• CivicPlus: CivicPlus is the technology vendor powering Bondurant's municipal website and citizen engagement platform. Included as an ecosystem participant — its product suite directly enables Bondurant's digital service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cityofbondurant
• Facebookfacebook.com/BondurantIowa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-bondurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofbondurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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