City of Washington Kansas

What City of Washington Kansas does

The City of Washington, Kansas is a municipal government entity founded in 1880 and operating under a mayor-council form of government in Washington County, Kansas. It delivers a comprehensive suite of public services to city residents and surrounding areas through a single integrated organization spanning utilities (electric, water, wastewater, plus referrals for natural gas, telephone, internet, and solid waste), emergency services (volunteer EMS, volunteer fire, and contracted Washington County Sheriff law enforcement), and recreation (swimming pool, 20-space campground, nine-hole Cedar Hills Golf Course, three ball fields, Munchkinland playground, Toto's Bark Park, and Munchkinland Fitness Trail). It also administers municipal functions including city hall, municipal court, permits and licenses, cemetery management, library services, animal licensing, business support through the Chamber of Commerce, and economic development programming.

Name

City of Washington Kansas

Legal name

City of Washington, Kansas

Website

https://washingtonks.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The City of Washington, Kansas is a municipal government providing electric, water, and wastewater utilities, emergency medical and fire services, parks and recreation, and administrative services to residents of Washington, Kansas and surrounding Washington County areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Emergency medical services
• Parks and recreation
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Utility Services Revenue: Electric, water, and wastewater utility services billed monthly with deposits of $150 electric meter, $50 water meter, and $25 connection fee
2. Business Licenses and Permits: CMB licenses, special event permits, occupational licenses, peddler licenses, business licenses obtained at City Hall
3. Chamber Membership Dues: Annual membership $100 (first year free for new members), individual memberships $50 for 2025
4. Recreation Fees: Swimming pool admission, season passes, golf memberships, campground fees, ball league fees
5. Property and Local Taxes: General fund supported by property taxes and local tax revenue
6. Pet Licenses: Annual pet licenses $10 male/female, $5 spayed/neutered, $15 late fee after June 1

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Washington, Kansas operates as a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to its residents and businesses. Core offerings include electric, water, and wastewater utility services; emergency services (EMS, fire, contracted sheriff law enforcement); parks and recreation facilities (swimming pool, campground, golf course, ball fields, playgrounds); and municipal administration including business licensing, permits, municipal court, and economic development support.

Product overview

City of Washington, Kansas operates as a municipal government providing a comprehensive suite of public services through its unified city website powered by MunicipalImpact.com. The core offerings include municipal utility services (electric, water, wastewater), emergency services (EMS, fire, sheriff), and parks and recreation facilities. Supporting services encompass cemetery management, library services, business licensing, economic development programs, and Chamber of Commerce operations. Recreation facilities include a swimming pool, campground, golf course, and youth baseball/softball leagues. The city recently completed an $8.2 million water infrastructure improvement project and has launched a Naloxone Leave Behind Program for emergency medical response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Services
• Water and Wastewater Utility Services Provides safe drinking water and wastewater treatment services. Recently completed $8.2 million capital improvement project replacing water mains, valves, hydrants, and installing remote read meters. Water meter deposit $50.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance service providing emergency medical response with volunteer and professional staff, BLS ambulances, and standby services at local events. Recognized as 2023 Kansas EMS Association Volunteer Service of the Year.
• Fire Department Services Fire and rescue services by Washington City Fire Department and Washington Rural Fire District #9 with volunteer staff, quick attack brush trucks, tanker trucks, and rescue truck. Serves Washington and outlying townships.
• Parks and Recreation Services Manages city parks, playgrounds (including Munchkinland with Wizard of Oz theme), athletic fields, swimming pool, campground, and fitness trails for community use.
• Municipal Government Administration Administrative services including city hall operations, municipal court, permits and licenses, code enforcement, financial reports, and public records access. Mayor and council governance structure.
• Chamber of Commerce Services Business networking, membership services, and economic development support for local businesses. Annual membership $100, with first year free; individual memberships $50 for 2025.
• Business Licenses and Permits Issuance of Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) licenses, occupational licenses, peddler licenses, and special event permits at City Hall.
• Economic Development Programs Incentive plans, tax abatements, and resources for local business development and outside companies looking to relocate, including Neighborhood Revitalization Program participation.
• Trash and Recycling Services Referral services for licensed refuse haulers; recycling coordination through Washington County Solid Waste. Annual Consumer Confidence Report on drinking water quality provided.
• Washington City Campground Twenty camping spaces at 1100 D Street in City Park with 20/30 amp hookups, two 50-amp hookups, water, dump site, bathrooms and showers. $15/night, first-come first-serve, 30-night maximum.
• Cedar Hills Golf Course Nine-hole golf course at 1344 Quivira Road with 3,200 yards from back tees, bent grass greens, clubhouse with food/beverages. GHIN handicaps available for $22. Annual membership available.
• Washington City Swimming Pool Community pool at 200 Parkview Lane with zero-depth entry, toddler slide, water cage, tumble buckets, and concession area. Daily admission $2.50 (ages 3-17) and $3.00 (18+); season passes $50 single, $100 family.
• Baseball and Softball Programs Youth baseball and softball leagues for ages 5-19 at three ball fields. Operates through Washington Ball Association with concession stands.
• Animal Services and Pet Licensing Pet licensing for dogs and cats ($10 male/female, $5 spayed/neutered, $15 late fee after June 1), Toto's Bark Park dog park with fenced areas for small and large animals.
• Library Services Public library with card issuance, Sunflower eLibrary electronic book access, story time programs, and summer reading programs.
• Cemetery Services Cemetery record management and maintenance services for the community.
• Public Transportation Services NEKAAA General Public Transportation available for transportation to medical appointments, shopping, business, work, education, and leisure. Funded in part by KDOT Public Transit.
• Municipal Court Services Municipal court handling local ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and code enforcement matters within city limits.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCCCA Kansas Naloxone ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025City of Washington EMS partnered with DCCCA's Kansas Naloxone Program and Leave Behind Program to distribute free Naloxone leave-behind kits to opioid overdose victims and their families. Each kit includes four doses of Naloxone, CPR face shield, instructions, substance abuse resources, disposal kits, and fentanyl test kits. Funded through State Opioid Response grant and Healthy Blue of Kansas.
• Washington County Economic DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWashington County hired Ryan Kern as economic development/tourism director. Provides resources for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Washington County.
• Washington County Economic PartnershipcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadquartered in Washington, organization with mission to promote economic growth through attraction of new businesses and retention of existing businesses. Contact: 785-406-0077
• NEKAAA (North East Kansas Area Agency on Aging)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEKAAA General Public Transportation available for transportation to medical appointments, shopping, business, work, education, and leisure. Funded in part by KDOT Public Transit.
• North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity working with NCRPC to submit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for playground project funding.
• Leathers and Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAided the coordinating committee in organizing construction of Munchkinland playground in 2000.
• Sunflower eLibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partnership providing electronic book services. Residents can inquire at library for access.
• Kansas Gas ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides natural gas service to the Washington area. Contact: 800-794-4780
• AT&TminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides telephone and internet service. Contact: 1-800-464-7928
• Blue Valley TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers telephone service, cable TV, and internet services. Contact: 877-876-1228
• Washington County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity contracts with Washington County Sheriff to provide law enforcement and municipal code enforcement within city limits.
• KRWA (Kansas Rural Water Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for Washington water quality report on their website.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Belleville, Kansas: Republic County seat with a similar small-city profile — municipal utilities, EMS, fire, and recreation services. Comparable in scale, service mix, and rural Kansas operating environment.
• City of Clay Center, Kansas: Clay County seat providing a comparable suite of municipal services — utilities, emergency services, parks, and municipal court. Same Kansas small-city operating context and revenue model.
• City of Marysville, Kansas: Similar small Kansas county-adjacent municipality in Marshall County providing electric, water, wastewater, EMS, fire, and parks & recreation services. Comparable size, governance structure (mayor-council), and rural Midwestern utility model make it the closest direct peer.
• City of Smith Center, Kansas: Smith County seat with similar small-city municipal service profile. Comparable scale and rural Kansas operating environment make it a direct structural peer.
• City of Lyons, Kansas: Rice County seat with a comparable suite of small-city municipal services. Same operating model (mayor-council, municipal utilities, volunteer emergency services, parks and recreation).
• City of Russell, Kansas: Russell County seat with municipal utilities, parks, recreation, and emergency services. Similar operating scale, revenue mix, and reliance on volunteer and small-staff service delivery.
• City of Norton, Kansas: Norton County seat providing utilities, EMS, fire, recreation, and municipal services. Comparable in scale, rural Kansas location, and reliance on regional service area coverage.
• City of Phillipsburg, Kansas: Phillips County seat with comparable municipal service offerings. Same small-city Kansas profile, utility model, and economic development structure.
• City of Larned, Kansas: Pawnee County seat with municipal utilities, emergency services, and parks/recreation. Similar small-city operating profile in rural central/western Kansas.
• City of Concordia, Kansas: Cloud County seat with municipal utilities, EMS, fire, parks, and recreation operations. Comparable in governance, service breadth, and rural northern Kansas demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/washingtonkansas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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