City of Bartlesville

What City of Bartlesville does

The City of Bartlesville is a municipal government entity founded in 1897, headquartered at 401 S. Johnstone Ave. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma (Washington County). It operates as a government_state_entity serving the city's residents, businesses, visitors, and surrounding rural water districts across approximately 22 square miles. The city employs approximately 375 people across departments including police, fire, public works, water utilities, parks and recreation, community development, engineering, finance, communications, library, and municipal court.

Its service portfolio spans water and wastewater utilities (anchored by the $40+ million Ted D. Lockin Water Plant and the Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by Veolia Water), sanitation and refuse collection, public safety (police, fire, animal control), an extensive parks system (18 parks across 860+ developed acres, an 18-hole municipal golf course, swimming pools, splash pads, 12 miles of trails), and regulatory services (building permits, business licensing across nearly 200 categories, code enforcement, municipal court). Digital services include a 24/7 eCare utility billing portal, a Citizen Self-Service Portal for permits and licenses, an interactive GIS mapping platform, and online municipal court payments.

The revenue model is a hybrid public-sector model: approximately 12.4% of property tax revenue flows to the city at a 15-mill levy; two voter-approved sales taxes (1/2-cent CIP and 1/4-cent Economic Development) fund capital improvements and economic development; recurring utility fees (water, sewer, sanitation) generate ongoing enterprise revenue; and one-time and transaction-based fees come from business licenses, permits, recreation rentals, and municipal court fines. Distribution combines in-person service at City Hall, multiple departmental offices, online portals, and physical facilities. Strategic capital is supplied through periodic voter-approved G.O. Bonds (most recently $17.5 million approved February 10, 2026) and the multi-decade renewal of the Economic Development Sales Tax (originally approved 1986).

Name

City of Bartlesville

Legal name

City of Bartlesville

Website

https://cityofbartlesville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Bartlesville is a municipal government in Oklahoma serving its residents, businesses, and visitors with utilities, public safety, parks, recreation, permitting, and regulatory services through approximately 375 employees and a diversified property tax, sales tax, and utility fee revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Building permits and licensing
• Wastewater treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bartlesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services: Water, sewer, and sanitation services provided to residential and commercial customers. Water service is provided to customers and wholesale to rural water districts. Sanitation includes weekly waste collection for residents and up to 6 pickups per week for commercial customers.
2. Property Tax (Ad Valorem): Property taxes fund General Obligation bonds for infrastructure projects. The city maintains a 15-mill levy for bond repayment. Approximately 12.4% of property tax goes to the City of Bartlesville.
3. Sales Tax: 1/2-cent Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Sales Tax and 1/4-cent Economic Development Sales Tax fund infrastructure, equipment, facility upgrades, and economic development initiatives. Both are existing taxes being extended through voter approval.
4. Business Licenses and Permits: Business licenses (nearly 200 categories), building permits, sign permits, occupational licenses, and various construction-related permits. Fees vary by business activity and location.
5. Municipal Court Fines: Fines assessed for municipal code violations, traffic infractions, and other court matters. Fines up to $200 per violation for animal control violations.
6. Recreation Fees: Fees for park shelter reservations, golf course (Boots Hollow Golf Club), swimming pools, sports field reservations, and other recreational facilities and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Bartlesville delivers essential municipal services to residents, businesses and visitors, including water and wastewater treatment, refuse and recycling collection, police and fire protection, animal control, parks and recreation, building permits and inspections, business licensing, code enforcement, and municipal court operations. It operates the Ted D. Lockin Water Plant, the Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant (under contract with Veolia Water), 18 parks spanning 860+ acres, an 18-hole municipal golf course, a public library, a history museum, a municipal airport, CityRide transit, and White Rose Cemetery.

Product overview

City of Bartlesville operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized into utility services (water/wastewater, sanitation), public safety (police, fire, animal control), recreation (18 parks, golf course, swimming facilities), regulatory services (building permits, code enforcement, business licensing), and digital services (online bill payment portal, GIS mapping, municipal court payments). The city serves approximately 375 employees across multiple departments providing essential services to residents and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water & Wastewater Utilities Provides water treatment and distribution services to residential, commercial and wholesale customers through the Ted D. Lockin Water Plant, plus sanitary sewer service via the Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant managed by Veolia Water.
• Sanitation & Refuse Collection Weekly automated waste and polycarts collection for residential customers, with up to six pickups per week for commercial customers; includes yard waste, bulky waste clean-up coupon program, and recycling center services.
• Parks & Recreation Manages 18 parks and open spaces totaling over 860 developed acres, including community parks, swimming pools, splash pads, an 18-hole municipal golf course (Boots Hollow), 12 miles of trails, disc golf, and sports complexes for residents and visitors.
• Building Permits & Inspections Manages building permits, occupancy certificates, zoning clearance, sign permits, and construction inspections for residential and commercial development within city limits, with online application via the Citizen Self-Service portal.
• Business Licensing Issues business licenses across nearly 200 categories for home-based and commercial businesses operating in Bartlesville, including occupational licenses and supplemental requirements tied to business activity and location.
• GIS Mapping Interactive web-based Geographic Information System providing access to zoning maps, property information, lot boundaries, and printable city maps for residents and businesses to query place-based data.
• eCare Online Utility Bill Payment Digital portal that allows utility customers to view and pay bills online, access account and bill history, monitor water consumption, and manage automatic bank draft payments.
• Municipal Court Online Payments Online portal for paying municipal court fines and fees (with applied processing fees), enabling digital resolution of code violations, traffic infractions, and other court matters.
• CityRide Public Transit On-demand public transit service offering transportation within the city for residents and visitors.
• Bartlesville Municipal Airport City-owned airport providing flight operations and related aviation services for the Bartlesville area.
• Bartlesville Public Library Public library services including books, classes, and community resources for Bartlesville residents.
• Bartlesville Area History Museum Museum preserving and exhibiting local Bartlesville history and artifacts for residents, students, and visitors.
• White Rose Cemetery City-operated cemetery providing plots, interment services and ongoing maintenance.
• Boots Hollow Golf Club 18-hole municipal golf course offering tee times, lessons, and golfing experiences for the public.
• Municipal Court Adjudicates municipal code violations, traffic infractions, animal control violations (with fines up to $200 per violation), and other local ordinance matters, with online fine payment available.
• Animal Control & Pet Licensing Provides animal control enforcement and licensing for dogs, cats and ferrets over six months old at $10 per animal per year, with fines up to $200 per violation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water plant investment of $40+ million to serve the entire region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veolia WatercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeolia Water North America Operating Services operates the Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant located on North Hensley Boulevard and manages 20 sewage lift stations in the collection system. The partnership provides wastewater treatment for residential and industrial customers, operating under contract oversight by the city's Water Utilities Department.
• Bartlesville Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bartlesville Development Authority (BDA) is a key economic development partner that helps attract and retain businesses in Bartlesville. The city refers businesses to BDA for development incentives and support services.
• Bartlesville Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce serves as a local resource for businesses. The city refers entrepreneurs and business owners to the Chamber for additional support and networking opportunities.
• Visit Bartlesville (Bartlesville Convention & Visitors Bureau)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVisit Bartlesville (Visitors Inc.) is supported by the 1/4-cent Economic Development Sales Tax to promote tourism and economic growth. This partnership funds marketing efforts to attract visitors and businesses to the area.
• Washington CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Washington County for shared services including the Election Board located at City Hall, Sheriff's office for law enforcement coordination, and Health Department for food establishment licensing.
• Osage LandfillminorOthersPartnership with Osage Landfill for the city's clean-up coupon program, allowing residential solid waste customers free disposal of bulky items at the landfill.
• Bartlesville Area Friends of the ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated volunteer non-profit organization that works to maintain and improve city parks through community events, fundraising, and volunteer efforts.
• Washington County Emergency ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency management coordination between the city and county for disaster response, storm warnings, and public safety coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Owasso: Comparable mid-size Oklahoma city government with overlapping water, sewer, sanitation, parks, and public safety service portfolio serving a similar resident and small-business base.
• City of Broken Arrow: Another Oklahoma municipal government providing comparable utility, public safety, parks, and permitting services to a similar suburban/town demographic in the Tulsa metro area.
• City of Muskogee: Oklahoma municipal government of similar scale, providing water/wastewater utilities, sanitation, parks, and public safety services — a direct operational and structural comparison.
• City of Stillwater: Oklahoma city government offering a comparable mix of municipal services, including a large parks and recreation footprint and active economic development programming.
• City of Claremore: Oklahoma city government of similar size delivering the same core municipal service mix — water, sewer, sanitation, parks, and code enforcement — to a comparable resident base.
• City of Sand Springs: Nearby Oklahoma municipal government operating similar utility, public works, and parks services at a comparable population scale.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water North America: Large-scale water/wastewater operations company that contracts with Bartlesville to run the Chickasaw Wastewater Treatment Plant; comparable in function (water/wastewater service delivery) but as a much larger private operator serving many municipalities.
• American Water Works Company: Large private-sector water and wastewater utility providing services analogous to Bartlesville's water/wastewater operations across many U.S. communities.

Others

• Bartlesville Development Authority: Adjacent economic development partner/authority affiliated with the City of Bartlesville; relevant as the city's economic development arm and as a comparable model for municipal development authorities in peer cities.
• Visit Bartlesville (Convention & Visitors Bureau): Tourism marketing arm funded by the city's 1/4-cent Economic Development Sales Tax; comparable to convention and visitors bureaus operated by peer municipalities and serves as a tourism and economic development adjacency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy2TXpa0oYhtux9mEqkANMg
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/City-of-Bartlesville-GOV/564190750388485
• Instagraminstagram.com/bartlesvillegov
• Xx.com/BartlesvilleGOV

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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