City of Martinez

What City of Martinez does

The City of Martinez is a municipal government serving as the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. Incorporated on April 1, 1876, the city delivers public services to its residents and local businesses through City Hall at 525 Henrietta Street, the Martinez Senior Center, the Rankin Aquatic Center, and an extensive digital service platform. Functional responsibilities span public safety (police and 24/7 emergency response), water utilities, parks and recreation, infrastructure maintenance, code enforcement, planning and zoning, business licensing, permitting, and community programs spanning youth through seniors.

Service delivery is built on a stack of third-party government technology platforms rather than proprietary systems. Granicus powers the public-facing website and legislative meeting management, Accela hosts the Online Permit Portal for residential building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and re-roof permits, SolarAPP+ (a National Renewable Energy Laboratory product) automates residential solar permit reviews to under 72 hours, and Green Halo tracks Construction and Demolition waste compliance. CommunityView provides GIS mapping, CivicRec handles facility rentals, and GovDelivery manages citizen subscriptions and alerts. Distribution spans in-person service at City Hall, online self-serve portals, direct phone lines per department, and remote Zoom participation in public meetings.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of taxes and fees rather than commercial sales. Property taxes fund general operations; Measure D (approved November 2016, half-cent sales tax) yields approximately $4 million annually dedicated entirely to road repair; Measure X (approved November 2018 with ~73% voter support, half-cent sales tax) funds essential services and public safety with mandated citizen oversight; Measure F (approved June 2022, special parcel tax) generates approximately $1.2 million annually for parkland stewardship; Measure H bonds authorized $30 million for parks and aquatics; and recurring utility billing, business licenses (outsourced to HdL), franchise fees, recreation fees, and a three-zone downtown metered parking system complete the revenue base. The city is governed by a five-member City Council (Mayor elected at large, four district Councilmembers) led by Mayor Brianne Zorn and City Manager Michael Chandler.

Name

City of Martinez

Legal name

City of Martinez

Website

https://cityofmartinez.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City of Martinez is a municipal government and county seat in Contra Costa County, California, providing public safety, water, parks, recreation, permitting, and municipal services to residents and local businesses, financed by taxes and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Executive Offices (921110), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administrative and Support Services (561), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permit processing
• Public safety administration
• Recreation programs
• Water utility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Martinez

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue supports general city operations
2. Sales Tax - Measure D: Half-cent local sales tax for road repair and maintenance, generating approximately $4 million annually
3. Sales Tax - Measure X: Half-cent local sales tax for quality of life and essential services including public safety, approved 2018
4. Water Billing: Water service fees charged to residents and businesses
5. Building Permits and Fees: Fees for building permits, plan reviews, and inspections
6. Business Licenses: Business license fees collected through HdL
7. Parking Fees: Metered parking revenue from downtown three-zone parking system
8. Recreation Fees: Fees for pool admissions, passes, lessons, facility rentals, and program registrations
9. Franchise Fees: Fees from utility franchises

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Martinez delivers essential municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its jurisdiction, including building permit issuance and inspections, water utility billing, police and emergency services, recreation programming, senior services, downtown parking management, business licensing, public meeting governance, and community event coordination. These services are accessed through City Hall, online portals (permitting, water billing, business licensing), phone, in-person facilities, and televised/recorded public meetings.

Product overview

The City of Martinez operates a digital services platform providing online government services to residents. The primary offerings include an Online Permit Portal (Accela) for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and solar permits; SolarAPP+ for expedited residential solar permitting; and a Green Halo system for construction waste compliance. Additional services encompass Martinez Alerts for emergency notifications and newsletters, CommunityView GIS mapping, Granicus meeting management for televised council sessions, and recreation facilities including the Martinez Senior Center and Rankin Aquatic Center. This is a government services platform rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Permit Portal Accela-powered digital platform where residents and contractors can submit and process residential permit applications including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, re-roof, and solar permits online; non-residential and some specialized permits require in-person submission at City Hall.
• SolarAPP+ Solar Permitting Automated web-based residential solar permit review and issuance system, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, enabling qualifying roof-mounted PV permits to be processed within 72 hours (typically under 24 hours).
• Green Halo C&D Waste Management Web-based compliance system (wastetracking.com) used by the City to monitor and document construction project compliance with state-mandated Construction and Demolition waste diversion standards; mandatory for applicable projects.
• Martinez Alerts Emergency Notification System Public alerting and subscription notification service providing critical emergency alerts, meeting agenda publications, and city newsletter updates to residents via web and email channels.
• CommunityView GIS Maps Interactive public-facing GIS mapping system providing property zoning, council district boundaries, floodplain information, FEMA flood maps, and other geographic layers to residents, businesses, and developers.
• Water Utility Service and Billing Municipal water utility service delivering treated water to residents and businesses within Martinez, with online water bill payment, water service line inventory, conservation programming, and drought emergency planning managed by the Water System department.
• Rankin Aquatic Center Programs Public swimming facility at 100 Buckley Street offering lap swimming, recreational swimming, swim lessons, aquatic programs, and punch passes priced by resident status and age tier (Adult $7, Senior $6, Youth $5, Tot Free).
• Martinez Senior Center Programs Senior community facility at 818 Green Street offering health, education, recreation, volunteer, and social programs for Martinez residents aged 50 and older.
• Recreation and Youth Programs Community and recreation services including youth programs, sports leagues, special events and permits, park facility rentals, the Martinez activity guide, sponsorship program, and signature city events (Fourth of July, Pride, Juneteenth, Art in the Park, Sesquicentennial Festival).
• Downtown Parking Services Metered three-zone parking system in downtown Martinez including 2-hour, 4-hour, and 10-hour zones with over 300 spaces, plus Merchant Parking Permits ($360 annual / $180 semi-annual) and 10-Hour Parking Passes ($1,106 annual / $558 semi-annual).
• Business License Services Business license registration and renewal services for businesses operating in Martinez, outsourced to HdL Companies with an online portal and phone support at (925) 273-7439.
• Public Meeting Broadcasting Service Tele-broadcast and online streaming of City Council and commission meetings via Granicus with live coverage on Comcast channel 28, U-Verse channel 99, and Wave channel 29, plus Zoom-enabled remote public participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Measure D revenues dedicated to street improvements
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Downtown Martinez & Co. (Main Street Martinez)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization promoting downtown Martinez businesses, shopping, and dining. Listed as a key community partner on the city's Our Community page.
• Martinez Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness advocacy organization providing support for local businesses. Listed as a community partner for business resources and advocacy.
• HdL CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutsourced business license support services. HdL provides online business license portal and support at (925) 273-7439.
• Contra Costa CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for countywide services including elections, transportation, library services, vector control, and community resources.
• GranicuscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider connecting people and government. Powers the city's official website and digital engagement tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Contra Costa County: Regional county government with which Martinez partners for elections, transportation, library, and vector control services. Provides a peer reference for broader regional public-administration operating model and shared service arrangements.

Direct peers

• City of Walnut Creek: Neighboring East Bay city providing identical municipal services including water utility, parks, recreation, and digital permitting. Operates in the same regional economy and competes for the same developer and resident base.
• City of Benicia: Neighboring Solano County city across the Carquinez Strait, similar industrial-waterfront character and population scale (~27,000). Comparable in service mix, including municipal water utility and downtown parking operations.
• City of Hercules: West Contra Costa city of comparable small-city scale and full-service municipal offerings, sharing regional services and demographic trends.
• City of Pleasant Hill: Adjacent Contra Costa County city with similar population (~34,000) and service structure, sharing countywide services and regional transportation infrastructure. Direct competitor for residents and commercial development.
• City of Clayton: Tiny Contra Costa County municipality providing core municipal services, useful for benchmarking service delivery at the low end of the size spectrum.
• City of Lafayette: Smaller East Bay Contra Costa city providing similar municipal services to a similar demographic, serving as a useful comparison for service delivery at a smaller scale.
• City of Concord: Adjacent Contra Costa County city of comparable population (~125,000) offering the same full municipal service portfolio (police, water, permits, recreation, planning). Most directly comparable peer given shared county governance, labor market, and demographic profile.
• City of Antioch: East Contra Costa city providing full municipal services and water utility operations. Comparable governance structure and operating environment.
• City of Pittsburg: Contra Costa County city of similar demographic profile offering municipal water, recreation, and permitting services. Operates in the same regulatory and economic environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cityofmartinez
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofmartinez
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cityofmartinez
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofmartinezca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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