Aurora Township

Name

Aurora Township

Legal name

Aurora Township

Website

https://auroratownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax assessment
• Public road maintenance
• Social services administration
• Senior transportation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Aurora Township is funded primarily through local property taxes. By law, Illinois townships levy taxes to fund mandated services including general assistance, property appraisal, and road/bridge maintenance. Additional levies include community mental health tax (approved 1970) and senior services tax (approved March 2018 referendum).
2. Senior Services Funding Grants: Approximately $500,000 annually in grant funding distributed to not-for-profit organizations and units of local government for senior citizen programs, funded by the successful March 2018 senior services referendum.
3. CDAP Revolving Loan Fund: Community Development Assistance Program is a revolving loan fund designed to help companies expand in or relocate to Aurora Township, generating interest income and supporting economic development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aurora Township is a local government entity serving approximately 150,000 residents in Kane County, Illinois with three state-mandated core services: General Assistance for qualified low-income individuals, Property Assessment of 39,000+ parcels for taxation, and Road/Bridge Maintenance for 42 lane miles in unincorporated areas. Beyond these mandates, the township provides supplementary community programs including Youth and Community Center recreational and educational programs, Senior Services (lawn care, snow shoveling, grants), Ride in Kane paratransit transportation delivering 30,000+ rides annually, CDAP economic development revolving loans, and resident services such as brush pickup, notary, and code enforcement.

Product overview

Aurora Township is a local government entity providing mandated and supplementary services to approximately 150,000 residents in Kane County, Illinois. The township operates as a service organization with a portfolio of programs including three state-mandated core services (General Assistance for low-income residents, Property Assessment for tax purposes, and Road/Bridge Maintenance), plus supplementary community programs. Key offerings include the Youth and Community Center providing recreational and educational programs for youth, Senior Services including transportation and lawn care assistance, the Ride in Kane paratransit service, CDAP economic development loans, and various resident services such as brush pickup, notary services, and property search. The township is governed by elected officials including a Supervisor, Assessor, Highway Commissioner, Clerk, and Board of Trustees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ride in Kane: Subsidized curb-to-curb transportation service for senior and disabled residents, operated in partnership with PACE bus since 2008
• Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP)
• Youth and Community Center

Products and services

• General Assistance Program A locally administered welfare program providing monthly financial assistance to destitute township residents who do not qualify for state or federal assistance programs, including emergency rental assistance. Administered by township caseworkers in the Supervisor's Office.
• Property Assessment Services Assessment of all real estate parcels within Aurora Township boundaries for property tax purposes, with the elected Township Assessor and deputy assessors determining assessed valuations for more than 39,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and farm parcels. Maintains an online property search database.
• Road and Bridge Maintenance Maintenance of roads and bridges in the unincorporated areas of Aurora Township, including snowplowing, pavement maintenance, drainage culverts, surface repair, and road rebuilds for approximately 42 lane miles of roads. Operated by the elected Highway Commissioner through the Highway Department / Aurora Township Road District.
• Youth and Community Center Programs Recreational and educational programs for youth ages 6-17 including after-school programs ($45/school year for homework help and tutoring), basketball ($20/school year), soccer leagues (66 teams), soccer camps (247 youth), martial arts, aerobics, table games, computer activities, and summer camps with 24,600+ USDA summer lunches across 21 sites. Scholarships available based on income eligibility.
• Senior Services Programs for senior citizens including approximately $500,000 in annual grant funding distributed to not-for-profit organizations and units of local government, free lawn mowing and snow shoveling for low-income seniors (capped at 150 clients, up from 100), recreation programs, and senior center support.
• Ride in Kane Transportation Subsidized curb-to-curb paratransit transportation service for Aurora Township residents 65 years or older or disabled persons, operating 24/7 with trips costing $5 one-way for the first ten miles plus $1.50 per additional mile. Delivers 30,000+ rides annually across 7 full-time PACE lift-equipped bus routes with priority for medical appointments and dialysis.
• CDAP Loans (Community Development Assistance Program) A revolving loan fund designed to help companies expand in or relocate to Aurora Township, generating interest income and supporting local economic development. Managed by the Director of Finance and Administration.
• Brush Pickup Services Monthly brush collection program for unincorporated Aurora Township residents from May through October, with guidelines requiring branches not exceeding 6 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter.
• Notary Public Services Free notary services offered to Aurora Township residents during regular office hours at the Supervisor's Office.
• Property Search Database Online database for searching property information within Aurora Township boundaries, covering 39,000+ residential, commercial, industrial, and farm parcels.
• Code Enforcement Enforcement of township codes and nuisance ordinances for property maintenance compliance, handled by the Code Enforcement officer.
• Voter Registration Voter registration services and election information for township residents.
• Financial Transparency Portal Public access to Aurora Township financial information, budgets, and expenditures.
• FOIA Request Processing Freedom of Information Act request processing for public records access at Aurora Township.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ rides provided annually through Ride in Kane paratransit
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• PACE Suburban Transit AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Since 2008, Aurora Township has been a sponsor and provider for the Ride in Kane transportation service. Under this partnership, Aurora Township provides more than 30,000 rides per year with a priority for medical appointments and dialysis, operating 7 full-time routes on PACE lift-equipped buses.
• INC Board (Community Mental Health Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970Aurora Township was one of six townships to approve a community mental health tax by referendum in November 1970. For 2017, Aurora Township levied over $1.2 million for local mental health services through this partnership. Each township appoints a 708 board to recommend mental health levy for distribution to agencies.
• Progressive Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy consultant brokered electrical aggregation partnership with 11 other area municipalities, helping save residents over $166,000 compared to ComEd rates. The consultant coordinates aggregation programs and monitors ComEd rate changes.
• Constellation NewEnergy (formerly Direct Energy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected as energy supplier for residential and small business customers in unincorporated Aurora Township. Fixed rate of 6.954 cents per kWh (vs ComEd 7.887 cents), saving residents estimated $90/year. Also offers 100% renewable energy option at 7.074 cents per kWh.
• Senior Services AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner providing case management, elder abuse intervention, information and referral, shared housing, adult day center, and nursing home ombudsman services. Aurora Township provides $15,000 annual grant and administers $500,000 in senior services funding to support their programs.
• Next Level FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing soccer camps to 247 youth from under 7 years old through high school levels, focusing on skills, drills, sportsmanship, and team building.
• East Aurora School DistrictsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for soccer camp for 3rd through 5th graders with 62 youth participating in skills and drills program.
• Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on AgingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in volunteer meal delivery and holiday gift programs for homebound senior citizens, co-sponsoring annual dinner with Senior Services.
• Kane CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAurora Township is one of 16 townships in Kane County. State law mandates township services for property assessment, general assistance, and road maintenance. Kane County distributes tax levies to townships for mental health and other services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Batavia Township: Batavia Township operates under the same Illinois statutory framework and serves a neighboring Kane County population. Its government, road, social-service, and community functions materially overlap Aurora Township's responsibilities.
• Elgin Township: Elgin Township operates in the same broader region and performs the core Illinois township functions of general assistance, property assessment, and road maintenance. It also offers community programs comparable to Aurora Township's youth and senior services.
• York Township: York Township provides the same core functions of general assistance, property assessment, and roadway maintenance required of Illinois townships. Its resident-service operations make it a useful operational and governance peer.
• Geneva Township: Geneva Township is an Illinois local-government peer serving residents in Kane County. It performs comparable township services, including general assistance, property assessment, road maintenance, and community programs.
• Plainfield Township: Plainfield Township is an Illinois township with comparable public-service, road, assessment, and social-service functions. It is relevant as a similarly sized local-government operator rather than a conventional business competitor.
• Dundee Township: Dundee Township is an Illinois township providing a similar mix of local welfare, assessment, highway, and community services. It is a relevant direct peer because it serves residents through the same township-level statutory structure.
• St. Charles Township: St. Charles Township is a nearby Illinois township with directly comparable general-assistance, property-assessment, road-maintenance, and resident-service functions. Its location in the same regional market also makes its service mix and funding model relevant.
• Downers Grove Township: Downers Grove Township is an Illinois township with directly comparable local-government responsibilities and community programs. Its service portfolio and tax-supported operating model closely resemble Aurora Township's structure.

Regional players

• Oswego Township: Oswego Township is a nearby Illinois local-government entity with analogous statutory service obligations. It is comparable through its combination of general assistance, property assessment, road maintenance, and resident-focused programs.

Broad incumbents

• Kane County: Kane County is the higher-level public authority in Aurora Township's home county. It overlaps with Aurora in transportation, health, community development, public works, and resident services, but operates on a broader geographic and administrative scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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