Village of Franklin Park

What Village of Franklin Park does

The Village of Franklin Park is a municipal government entity located in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1892 and serving residents and businesses within its jurisdictional boundaries. It operates traditional government functions including public safety through dedicated police and fire departments, public works (water service, refuse and recycling, sewer and stormwater infrastructure), community development and zoning, building permits and inspections, and resident assistance programs. The Village is led by Mayor Barrett F. Pedersen, Village Clerk April Arellano, and a Director of Community Development and Zoning, with a staff of 51–100 employees across departments such as Building, Clerk's Office, Community Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Health, Mayor's Office, Police, Public Works, and Zoning.

The Village funds operations through property tax revenue as the primary stream, supplemented by recurring service fees — garbage collection ($25.45/month per household, free for seniors 65+), vehicle licensing ($30/year for passenger cars, with senior/military exemptions), water and public services billing (via the WaterSmart portal with no convenience fees), and one-time building permit fees for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects. It holds two NPDES environmental permits and maintains 250+ fire hydrants under a multi-year maintenance program. Service delivery is split between physical locations (Village Hall, Police Station, Fire Station 2) and digital channels (website, WaterSmart, PayQuicket), with multilingual outreach in English, Spanish, and Polish to serve a diverse community.

The Village's strategic posture is that of a stable, service-oriented local government. Key operational partners include Republic Services (waste collection), ComEd (utility coordination), Orkin (rodent control), Giant Painters and ME Simpson (hydrant maintenance), Leyden Family Services (senior assistance), the Grand Chamber of Commerce (business support), and the Park District of Franklin Park (community events). It has earned Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for urban forestry management. There is no commercial product, venture funding, or equity ownership structure — the Village is a public entity funded by taxes and fees, with no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no disclosed technology platform beyond third-party SaaS tools.

Name

Village of Franklin Park

Legal name

Village of Franklin Park

Website

https://villageoffranklinpark.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Village of Franklin Park is a Cook County, Illinois municipal government founded in 1892, providing public safety, public works, water/sewer service, refuse collection, building permits, and senior assistance to its residents and local businesses through a 51–100 person staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sanitation utilities
• Building permit services
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue source from property taxes collected from residential and commercial properties within the village
2. Garbage Collection Fees: Monthly garbage removal fees charged to households, with free service for seniors 65+
3. Vehicle Licensing: Annual vehicle sticker fees, $30 for passenger cars, free for seniors and active duty military, $15 for veterans
4. Building Permits: Fees for residential, commercial, and multi-family building permits and inspections
5. Water and Public Services Billing: Water service charges and public services billing through WaterSmart system

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Franklin Park is a municipal government entity that provides essential public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. Core offerings include public safety (police and fire/EMS), water and sewer utilities, refuse and recycling collection, building and zoning permits, vehicle licensing, senior services, and community development programs. The village also operates digital service portals (such as the WaterSmart water-bill payment system) for resident convenience.

Product overview

The Village of Franklin Park is a municipal government entity providing public services to residents and businesses. The village operates traditional government functions including public safety (police and fire departments), public works (water service, refuse/recycling, infrastructure maintenance), community development, building permits, and various resident services. The village offers digital service portals for water billing and citation payments, but does not operate as a technology product company with commercial products or software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Services Public safety and law enforcement services including patrol, criminal investigations, homeland security, school resource officers, and citation processing for residents and businesses within the village.
• Fire and EMS Services Fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), fire prevention, fire investigation, public education, and disaster preparedness for village residents and businesses.
• Water Service (WaterSmart) Municipal water utility service with online bill payment through the WaterSmart portal, providing residents free bill payment services with no convenience fees.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Weekly garbage and recycling collection for households, including bulk item pickup and e-recycling services. Provided in partnership with Republic Services at $25.45/month per household, with free service for seniors 65+.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permits and inspection services for residential, commercial, and multi-family properties including permit process, contractor coordination, pre-sale inspections, and multi-family/rental property oversight.
• Vehicle Licensing (Vehicle Stickers) Annual vehicle sticker licensing program for village residents. Passenger car stickers cost $30 per year; seniors (65+) and active duty military receive one free sticker; veterans receive one at a reduced $15 rate.
• Senior Services and Assistance Programs Programs and assistance for senior residents (65+) including Dial-A-Ride mobility service, LIHEAP heating assistance enrollment, Medicare/Medicaid application help via Leyden Family Services, and cooling/heating centers.
• Zoning and Community Development Zoning administration, economic development incentives, and workforce training resources for local businesses and residents within the village.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)minorOthersComEd provides electrical service and will conduct tree trimming and maintenance to prevent power outages. They inform the village of scheduled tree trimming work affecting power lines in the area.
• Republic ServicescoreOthersPrimary garbage collection and recycling service provider for the village. Contract renegotiation resulted in 64-gallon recycling carts and reduced monthly fees for residents.
• OrkinminorOthersPest control company retained by the village to set and maintain rodent bait boxes throughout town for public health.
• Giant PaintersminorOthersContractor retained for fire hydrant maintenance including sandblasting, priming, and painting 250 hydrants over a four-year cycle.
• ME SimpsonminorOthersISO rated and certified company conducting routine fire hydrant maintenance and flushing to ensure proper operating condition.
• Leyden Family ServicescoreOthersNon-profit organization providing senior services at Village Hall monthly. Staff helps residents apply for government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and LIHEAP heating assistance.
• Grand Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of Commerce partnership for business community support. Village website links to chamber resources for local businesses.
• Park District of Franklin ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting community events at downtown plaza including Tots & Tunes, Pollinator Day, Total Body Movement, and Street Dance events.
• WaterSmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline water bill payment portal providing residents free bill payment services with no convenience fees.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Rdi38wGuD6-OA9WEZ33bQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Village-of-Franklin-Park/280639471954638
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-franklin-park

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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