City of Bonner Springs

What City of Bonner Springs does

The City of Bonner Springs is a small municipal government in Wyandotte County, Kansas, established in 1898, serving approximately 7,000-8,000 residents on the western edge of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It operates under a Mayor & City Council form of governance with a City Manager and 51-100 employees organized into departments including City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Community & Economic Development, Public Works, Public Safety (Police, Fire/EMS, Animal Control), Parks & Recreation, Library, Municipal Court, Senior Center, Public Transportation (Tiblow Transit), and Public Utilities. The city delivers a comprehensive suite of municipal services — utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, trash/recycling), public safety, parks and recreation (including an Aquatic Park, Sunflower Hills Golf Course, Camp Great Adventure summer camp, sports leagues, and a Farmers' Market), a public library, a municipal court, planning/zoning, code enforcement, and public transportation — and positions itself as a tourist "playground of attractions" anchored by Moon Marble Company, the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, Tiblow Days, and other heritage/festival events. Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring property/sales tax, usage-based utility fees, one-time licenses and permits, transaction-based court fines and convenience fees, and program/facility rental income.

The city's core technology platform is a CivicPlus CivicEngage Content Management System powering bonnersprings.org, integrating CivicPlus IdentityServer (SSO supporting Apple/Facebook/Google/Microsoft), CivicPlus rec1 recreation registration, CivicMedia video streaming for City Council meetings, Constant Contact e-newsletter, Paycom applicant tracking, MunicipalOnlinePayments (Paymentus) for utility and court online payments with ACH direct-debit, and Google reCAPTCHA on public forms. The site self-attests WCAG 2.0 AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance and exposes RSS and iCalendar feeds across ten departmental calendars. Distribution is hybrid: in-person services at City Hall (200 E 3rd Street), per-department phone lines, and a self-serve online portal sit alongside channel partnerships with Evergy (electric), Atmos Energy (gas), Board of Public Utilities (water), and Waste Management (trash/recycling). Go-to-market motions are direct-to-consumer (municipal services delivery) layered with community-led engagement through events, boards and commissions, and partnerships with civic organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, USD 204 school district, YMCA, Wyandot Center, and the Bonner Springs Arts Alliance.

Name

City of Bonner Springs

Legal name

City of Bonner Springs

Website

https://bonnersprings.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Bonner Springs is a small municipal government in Wyandotte County, Kansas (est. 1898) serving ~7,000-8,000 residents and visitors with utilities, public safety, parks & recreation, library, municipal court, and transit services, delivered via a CivicPlus digital platform and funded through taxes, fees, and utility charges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIALAD

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYBPAIACAG

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonner Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property and Sales Tax: Recurring tax-based revenue streams from local property tax and sales tax collected within city limits.
2. Utility Fees: Recurring charges for water, wastewater, stormwater, and trash/recycling services billed to residents and businesses monthly, payable online or via direct bank debit.
3. Licenses and Permits: One-time and recurring fees for occupational licenses, building/construction permits, alcohol/cereal malt beverage licenses, fireworks permits, burning permits, carnival/amusement permits, arcade licenses, massage therapy, solicitor's licenses, and other regulated activities.
4. Court Fines and Citations: Fees collected through the Municipal Court for citations and tickets, payable online via municipal online payments.
5. Recreation Program and Facility Rental Fees: Program registration fees (e.g., Camp Great Adventure) and facility/park/shelter rental fees collected by Parks & Recreation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The City of Bonner Springs is a municipal government that provides essential local services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its city limits. Core service lines include utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, trash/recycling), public safety (police, fire/EMS, animal control), parks and recreation (Aquatic Park, Sunflower Hills Golf Course, multiple named parks, sports leagues, summer camps), municipal court, public library, planning/zoning and building permits, code enforcement, public transportation (Tiblow Transit), and senior services. Services are delivered through City Hall, departmental phone lines, and a self-serve online portal powered by CivicPlus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Works Utility Services (Water, Wastewater, Stormwater) Monthly water, wastewater, and stormwater services billed to residents and businesses by the City of Bonner Springs Public Works department under the City Fee Schedule and Water/Wastewater Rates & Fees; eligible residents may apply for a senior citizen utility credit.
• Online Bill Pay (Utility & Municipal Court) Hosted payment service letting residents and defendants pay City utility bills ($1.25 convenience fee per transaction) and Municipal Court citations/tickets ($2.50 convenience fee per transaction) online, and enroll in free direct bank-draft (ACH) utility billing.
• Tiblow Transit (Public Transportation) City-operated public transportation service providing rides within Bonner Springs; open to non-residents and includes a Monday/Thursday Edwardsville high-rise pick-up route, Title VI policy compliance, and RideShare carpool resources.
• Bonner Springs Aquatic Park Seasonal municipal aquatic facility offering swim memberships (multiple levels), Dolphins Swim Team, GuardStart, private and group swim lessons, lifeguard certification classes, and doggie poolooza events.
• Sunflower Hills Golf Course Municipal golf course operated under Parks & Recreation with a dedicated navigation entry on the city website.
• Bonner Springs City Library Municipal public library offering a public programming calendar (Tai Chi, storytimes, Dungeons & Dragons, art nights, movie matinees, Wordslingers, Summer Reading Kickoff) and an external website (bonnerlibrary.org).
• Bonner Springs Senior Citizen Center Senior services hub at 200 E. Third Street offering activities, trips, monthly luncheons, and community resources (housing, nutrition, transportation, wellness, Medicare info); staffed by Senior Center Programmer Desiree Mackee.
• Camp Great Adventure 9-week summer day-camp program for ages 5-12 (kindergarten completers through age 12) featuring crafts, parks, gym games, library visits, and workshops; Resident $140 / Non-Resident $155 per week; registration via CivicPlus rec1.
• Bonner Springs Farmers' Market Local food and community gathering market hosted at Centennial Park (126 Cedar Street) on weekend mornings with live music; promoted via the city homepage and a dedicated external site (bonnerfarmersmarket.org).
• Municipal Court Online Services Online docket and payment portal for the Municipal Court (913-422-7800), including court rules & regulations, an Online Pay Citations link via MunicipalOnlinePayments, and useful resources for defendants.
• Facility Reservation Module Searchable, reservable facility catalog (Community Center, Cottonwood Room, Honeybee Room, Sunflower Room, Jim's Gymnasium, South Park Center, parks, etc.) with feature filters (ball field, BBQ grill, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, shelter house, skate park) and account-based online booking.
• Licenses and Permits One-time and recurring regulatory fees administered by the City Clerk's Office and Planning/Zoning department for occupational licenses, building/construction permits, alcohol/cereal malt beverage licenses, fireworks permits, burning permits, carnival/amusement permits, arcade licenses, massage therapy, solicitor's licenses, and other regulated activities.
• Bonner Springs, KS Official Website (CivicPlus CivicEngage) Primary civic-engagement platform hosted on CivicPlus CivicEngage; consolidates Government, Departments, Community, and How Do I navigation into a single city portal with built-in modules for News, Calendar, Facilities, Agendas & Minutes, Photo Gallery, RSS/iCalendar feeds, and an account system (CivicPlus IdentityServer).

Quantifiable outcome

• Community vision: progressive and safe community; Mission: high-performance organization providing high-quality services that enhance all citizens' quality of life.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus provides the CivicEngage Content Management System powering the City of Bonner Springs website, calendar, alert center, agendas/minutes, facility reservation, and online forms. (c) 1997-2026 CivicPlus; content (c) 2006-2026 Bonner Springs, KS. The city also uses CivicPlus authentication (cpauthentication.civicplus.com) for account sign-in.
• USD 204 (Bonner Springs/Edwardsville School District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSD 204 is the local K-12 public school district serving the Bonner Springs community. The city website prominently links to usd204.net from the New Resident Quick Guide and welcomes new residents to the school district's 'students first' learning community.
• Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce (309 Oak Street, phone 913-422-5044, website bsedwchamber.org) listed in the city's business directory and referenced from the New Resident Quick Guide as a community resource.
• Waste Management (WM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted residential trash and recycling services provider for the city; contact (913) 631-3300, www.wm.com. Listed on the city's Utilities page.
• EvergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectric utility serving Bonner Springs; phone (800) 383-1183, new construction (913) 768-3219, website www.evergy.com. Listed on the city's Utilities page with outage-alert integration.
• Atmos EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNatural gas utility serving Bonner Springs; phone (888) 442-1313, new construction (913) 764-0531 Ext. 241, website atmosenergy.com. Listed on the city's Utilities page.
• Board of Public Utilities (BPU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional water utility referenced on the city's Utilities page; phone (913) 573-9190, website www.bpu.com.
• Wyandotte County / Unified GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner; City of Bonner Springs shares Wyandotte County services including Wyandotte County Detention Center, Wyandotte County Park, Wyandotte County Commission, Wyandot Center (mental health), Wyandotte County Museum, and Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Bonner Springs Arts AlliancemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCivic organization based at 110 S Nettleton Ave; promotes artistic expression, coordinates cultural events, provides arts instruction. Featured in the city's civic organization directory.
• YMCA (Kansas City YMCA / Bonner Springs YMCA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional YMCA partner providing wellness and senior community resources to Bonner Springs residents; website kansascityymca.org.
• Vaughn-Trent Community ServicesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community services partner; website vaughntrent.org. Listed as a community resource on the New Resident Quick Guide and Senior Center pages.
• Wyandot CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner; website wyandotcenter.org. Referenced from the New Resident Quick Guide and City Hall 'Mental Health Assistance' quick link.
• Adventure Zip KC, LLCmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal adventure/recreation operator (Dab Scott, 12829 Loring Road) listed in the city's business directory and hosting Summer Family Timber Challenge events.
• Bonner Springs Farmers' MarketmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerOperating at Centennial Park with support from the city; website bonnerfarmersmarket.org; hosts weekly markets with live music and a 10-year anniversary celebration in 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Lansing, Kansas: Small suburban city in the KC metro serving a similar population range and offering a comparable municipal services stack (utilities, public safety, parks, recreation). Same Wyandotte County region and competitive for the same residential tax base.
• City of Edwardsville, Kansas: Adjacent small suburban city in Wyandotte County, KS, sharing the same Tiblow Transit service area. Most directly comparable municipal peer given proximity, scale, and shared regional services.
• City of Tonganoxie, Kansas: Small Kansas city of similar size operating a similar municipal services portfolio including utilities, parks, and recreation. Comparable governance model and small-city operating constraints.
• City of Basehor, Kansas: Small KC-metro suburban city in Leavenworth County providing a comparable mix of water/wastewater utilities, parks, recreation, and public safety. Similar population scale and service breadth make it a direct operational comparable.
• City of De Soto, Kansas: Small KC-metro city with a comparable municipal operating model, including water/wastewater services, parks, and community programming. Similar scale and rural-suburban profile.

Regional players

• City of Shawnee, Kansas: Larger Johnson County suburb of the KC metro operating a full municipal services stack including utilities, parks, recreation, and public safety on CivicPlus. Functions as a regional benchmark for service depth, though at materially larger scale.
• City of Lenexa, Kansas: Established Johnson County KC-metro city operating municipal utilities, recreation, parks, and civic services via CivicPlus. A regional incumbent for benchmarking service breadth and digital e-government capability.

Others

• Board of Public Utilities (BPU) of Kansas City, KS: Regional water/wastewater utility referenced as a service partner on the city's Utilities page. Ecosystem participant in municipal utility delivery rather than a municipal government peer.
• CivicPlus: Technology vendor powering the city's entire digital presence (CivicEngage CMS, IdentityServer, CivicMedia, rec1). Key enabler and ecosystem participant rather than a direct comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas City, KS: County-level government that consolidates many services Bonner Springs residents access (Detention Center, public safety mutual aid, mental health/Wyandot Center, parks). Most relevant broad-incumbent given explicit partnership and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BonnerSpringsKS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyUl-B3mt386DdFgJqYfFyg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BonnerSpringsKansas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-bonner-springs
• Instagraminstagram.com/bonnerspringsks
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ksbonnersprings

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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