Township of Central Frontenac

What Township of Central Frontenac does

The Township of Central Frontenac is a rural municipal government entity in eastern Ontario, Canada, formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of the townships of Hinchinbrooke, Kennebec, Olden, and Oso. It spans 1,025 square kilometers across the southern Pre-Cambrian Shield and serves approximately 4,555 permanent residents across 4,091 households (1,879 seasonal), with the population nearly doubling in summer months. The township operates from its Sharbot Lake municipal office and delivers a comprehensive range of resident-facing services including fire and rescue (four stations, 70+ volunteer firefighters), road maintenance (550 km), waste management (two landfills and one transfer station), animal services, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, recreational programs, cemetery administration (13 sites), and community hall rentals (four halls).

Service delivery is supported by a distributed digital platform stack including an E-Permit Portal (CityWide Solutions), Virtual Municipal Office for online payments (Paymentus), facility booking (PerfectMind), emergency mass notification (Voyent Alert), GIS mapping (ArcGIS/FrontenacMaps.ca), and digital document management (HighBond). The township works with multiple strategic partners including conservation authorities (Quinte, Rideau Valley, Mississippi Valley), Kingston Frontenac Public Library, KFL&A Public Health, Frontenac CFDC for economic development, and KFPL library branches. It maintains regulatory oversight through by-laws covering burning, building, septic re-inspection, cemeteries, and winter parking.

The revenue model is fundamentally a tax-funded municipal operation: property taxes on the residential and seasonal cottage base are the primary revenue stream, supplemented by user fees for permits (burn permits $5-$10, dog tags $15, kennel licenses $100-$350, building permits, septic inspections $100+HST), waste tipping fees ($12.50-$25/cu yard), facility rentals ($10-$100+HST), and recreation program fees. Customer segments include permanent residents, seasonal cottagers, local businesses (73 listed in the Frontenac CFDC directory), families, and seniors — all served through a direct-to-government delivery model with no commercial competition in core service lines.

Name

Township of Central Frontenac

Legal name

Township of Central Frontenac

Website

https://centralfrontenac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Township of Central Frontenac is a rural Ontario municipal government serving 4,555 permanent residents across 1,025 sq km, providing fire protection, roads, waste management, building permits, recreation, and animal services funded primarily by property taxes and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Waste management services
• Fire protection services
• Building permit services
• Community recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharbot Lake

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary municipal revenue source collected annually from property owners based on assessed property values.
2. Animal Licensing Fees: Annual dog tags and kennel licenses; dog tags $15 before March 31, $10 replacement; kennel licenses $100-$350 depending on number of dogs.
3. Burn Permits: Seasonal permits for outdoor burning: campfire $5/season, incinerator $10/season, brush/yard waste pile $10/season.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for community halls ranging from $10/hour to $100 + HST depending on residency status and kitchen use.
5. Waste Disposal and Tipping Fees: Fees for garbage disposal in clear bags ($1.50-$2.50), tipping fees ($12.50-$25/cu yard), and special disposal items.
6. Building Permits and Fees: Fees for building permits, zoning certificates, entrance permits ($100 fee + $400 deposit), and other construction-related approvals.
7. Septic Inspection Fees: Mandatory septic re-inspection program with $100 + HST fee per inspection.
8. Recreation Program Fees: Fees for swim lessons ($55 registration), Bronze Medallion/Cross certification ($120), and sports programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Township of Central Frontenac is a rural Ontario municipal government that delivers statutory and community services to approximately 4,555 permanent and 1,879 seasonal households across 1,025 sq km. Core offerings include animal licensing, building and septic permits, burn permits, fire and emergency response across four stations, 550 km of roads maintenance, three waste disposal sites with recycling, four community halls and six public beaches, recreation programming, planning and zoning, and economic development support, delivered through an in-person township office, online portals, and distributed physical facilities.

Product overview

The Township of Central Frontenac operates as a rural Ontario municipality offering a comprehensive suite of resident-facing services delivered through both digital platforms and in-person municipal office operations. The core service portfolio includes animal services (dog licensing, kennel permits), building permits and inspections, burn permit management (via burnpermits.com), community facility rentals (via PerfectMind), emergency services (fire/rescue across four stations), health services coordination, roads maintenance (550km), waste/recycling operations, septic re-inspection programs, sports/recreation programming, residential tenancy enforcement, and planning/development services. Digital service delivery integrates with third-party platforms including CityWide Solutions for issue reporting, HighBond for document management, ArcGIS for mapping, and Voyent Alert for emergency notifications. The township is governed by elected council with operations administered from the Sharbot Lake municipal office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Services (dog licensing, kennel licensing, by-law enforcement) Municipal animal control and licensing service for residents of Central Frontenac, including annual dog tag issuance, kennel licensing for multi-dog owners, lost pet reporting, and by-law enforcement for animals at large. Dog tags are $15 before March 31 and $10 for replacement; kennel licenses range from $100 to $350 depending on the number of dogs.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building department services ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code, reviewing permit applications, conducting inspections, and maintaining building records. Online applications are accepted via the E-Permit Portal and fees cover zoning certificates, entrance permits ($100 fee + $400 deposit), and other construction-related approvals.
• Burn Permit System Online burn permit issuance and management system for open-air fires in Central Frontenac, covering campfire ($5/season), incinerator ($10/season), and brush/yard waste pile ($10/season) permits. Permits are valid from purchase date until December 31, with current ban status monitored digitally. Governed by Burn By-law 2021-21.
• Community Facilities and Halls Rental Rental and booking services for four community halls (Soldiers Memorial Hall capacity 123, Olden Community Hall capacity 143, Kennebec Community Hall capacity 116, Piccadilly Community Hall capacity 132), baseball parks, public beaches, boat launches, and picnic areas. Resident rates start at $10/hour; non-resident, service-club, and compassionate rate categories also apply.
• Fire and Emergency Rescue Services Fire protection and rescue services through four fire stations located in Arden, Mountain Grove, Sharbot Lake, and Parham, supported by over 70 volunteer firefighters and a fleet including pumpers, tankers, rescue, utility vehicles, a wildfire trailer, boat and ATV. Accredited by Fire Underwriters Survey on September 30, 2024 for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service delivery.
• Waste Management and Recycling Waste and recycling services across two landfill sites (Arden, Parham) and one transfer station (Sharbot Lake), each with household recycling depots. Services include garbage bag sales ($1.50-$2.50 per bag), tipping fees ($12.50 regular / $25 bulk per cubic yard), furniture and mattress disposal, e-waste, scrap metal, and brush/yard waste acceptance.
• Roads and Transportation Maintenance Year-round maintenance of 550 kilometres of municipal roads, including winter maintenance (no parking midnight-7am Nov 15 to Mar 31 under By-law 2004-156), entrance permits, civic addressing, and roadside vegetation management. Seasonal roads, private lanes, and provincial highways such as Hwy 7 are excluded.
• Septic Re-Inspection Program Mandatory septic system re-inspection program to protect groundwater and surface water quality across trout lakes and waterfront properties. Inspections are conducted by the Mississippi Rideau Septic Systems Office at $100+HST per inspection. Established under By-law 2018-49, replacing the voluntary program in place since 2014.
• Sports and Recreation Programs Recreation programs including swim lessons ($55 registration per child), Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross certification ($120), soccer, youth baseball, movie nights, and trail systems (K&P Trail, Thomson's Cut Trail, Kennebec Wilderness Trails). A $20 late registration fee applies after June 24.
• Residential Tenancy Enforcement Maintenance standards enforcement for residential rental properties under the Residential Tenancies Act, including tenant complaint processing and property inspections by the municipality.
• Planning and Development Services Municipal planning services including zoning administration, committee of adjustment, official plan administration, and development review. Available to property owners, businesses, and developers undertaking construction or land-use changes within Central Frontenac.
• Cemetery Administration Administration, operation, and maintenance of 13 cemeteries across four districts of Central Frontenac. Governed by Cemetery By-law 2020-08 (approved January 28, 2020), which rescinded prior cemetery by-laws 2013-28 and 2019-59. An interactive Cemetery Viewer map is powered by ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Health Services Coordination Health care coordination including access to family health teams, hospitals, and community safety and well-being planning. Beach water quality is monitored in coordination with KFL&A Public Health. The Township developed a Community Safety and Well-being Plan as mandated under the Police Services Act, consulting with over 80 individuals, groups, organizations and agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Superior Tanker Shuttle Service accreditation from Fire Underwriters Survey for hydrant protected equivalency status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS)coreOthers · 30 September 2024Fire Underwriters Survey issued letter of accreditation on September 30, 2024 for stations located in Arden, Mountain Grove, Sharbot Lake, and Parham. Central Frontenac Fire Rescue Services is registered in the fire insurance grading index as accredited for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service delivery.
• Kingston Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Humane Society acts as the Pound for the Township of Central Frontenac. They impound stray dogs, charge a $50 one-time administration fee and $10 boarding fee per day, and provide lost pet reunification services.
• Mississippi Rideau Septic Systems OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted inspectors undertaking mandatory septic re-inspection program on behalf of the township. Eric Kohlsmith is the lead inspector. Program focuses on protecting water quality across trout lakes and waterfront properties.
• Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour KFPL branch locations serve Central Frontenac: Arden Branch, Mountain Grove Branch, Parham Branch, and Sharbot Lake Branch. Libraries provide books, internet, and free Wi-Fi.
• Voyent Alert!coreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-purpose emergency communication service provider chosen by Central Frontenac Township to send critical alerts during emergencies and day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories and water advisories.
• Frontenac CFDCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrontenac Community Futures Development Corporation provides business directory listing 73 Central Frontenac businesses and supports local economic development initiatives.
• RVCA Rural Clean Water ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRideau Valley Conservation Authority program referenced for alternative septic system funding options and water quality protection grants available to homeowners.
• Quinte ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority providing environmental regulation and approval for development within watershed areas requiring conservation authority permits.
• Rideau Valley ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority providing environmental regulation and approval for development within regulated areas.
• Mississippi Valley ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority providing environmental regulation and approval for development within watershed areas requiring work permits.
• KFL&A Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health monitors beach water quality, provides water testing services, and supports community health initiatives. Operates the water testing program picked up at township office.
• Rural Frontenac Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides various services to senior residents including community support services, seniors programs, community drop-in, counselling, adult protective services, income tax program, and Christmas hamper.
• Frontenac County Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level economic development office providing resources and support for business development across Frontenac County including Central Frontenac.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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