Town of Tarboro

What Town of Tarboro does

Town of Tarboro is a North Carolina municipal government entity chartered on November 30, 1760, operating under a Council-Manager form of government with an elected Mayor (Tate Mayo), Town Manager (Troy R. Lewis), and eight ward council members serving staggered four-year terms. The Town serves approximately 11,310 residents across 11.1 square miles in Edgecombe County and provides comprehensive municipal services including electric distribution (6,757 meters, 120 miles of lines, 45 MW peak demand), water treatment (6 MGD capacity, 5,205 meters, 129.4 miles of mains), wastewater treatment (5 MGD capacity, 4,707 connections, 90.4 miles of sewers), stormwater management, solid waste and recycling, animal shelter, parks and recreation (Indian Lake Sports Complex, Riverfront Park, Town Common), and public safety through a 36-officer Police Department and Fire Department.

The Town's core technology is publicly-owned municipal utility infrastructure supplied through NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency for electricity and operated by in-house departments. Digital service channels include a Municipal Online Payments portal, Citizen Request Center, RecDesk recreation platform, and CodeRED/Tarboro Alerts emergency notification system. Underlying this is a 45-block historic district (300+ structures on the National Register since 1977), Main Street America Accreditation, and North Carolina Certified Retirement Community designation — all leveraged for tourism, retirement migration, and economic development.

Revenue is generated through property taxes (42 cents per $100 of assessed value), recurring utility billings (electric, water, sewer, stormwater at $3/ERU/month for residential), business privilege licenses, and industrial park land/lease transactions. The Town is currently pursuing industrial recruitment through the Tarboro Commerce Center and Tarboro Industrial Park, anchored by recent wins from Amazon (77.43-acre land purchase) and Prudential Stainless & Alloys ($8.4M investment, 30 jobs). Recent operational recognition includes APPA RP3 certification, three ElectriCities awards (FY 2023-2024), and the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (consecutive since 1990). Customer segments include approximately 11,310 residents, 200+ Chamber-member businesses, and visitors drawn by historic and cultural tourism.

Name

Town of Tarboro

Legal name

Town of Tarboro, North Carolina

Website

https://tarboro-nc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1760

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Town of Tarboro is a North Carolina municipal government chartered in 1760, serving 11,310 residents across 11.1 square miles with publicly-owned electric, water, sewer, and stormwater utilities; police, fire, and parks/recreation services; and active industrial park economic development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• Electric distribution
• Water and wastewater
• Public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarboro

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 Taxes: Annual property taxes levied against all property, business equipment, and motor vehicles. Tax rate is 42 cents per $100 of assessed value, collected by the Collector of Revenue.
2. Utility Fees: Revenue from electric, water/sewer, and solid waste utility billings. The Collections Division handles all utility revenue collection.
3. Business Licenses: Privilege license fees for businesses operating within the Town of Tarboro.
4. Other Revenue: Additional revenue streams including assessments, privilege licenses, property rentals, and rehabilitation loans collected by the Revenue Division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Town of Tarboro is a Council-Manager municipal government that provides essential public services to its 11,310 residents and local businesses. Core offerings include publicly-owned electric distribution, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, solid waste and recycling collection, stormwater management, police and fire protection, parks and recreation, planning and building inspections, and financial administration including property tax and utility billing.

Product overview

Town of Tarboro is a municipal government offering essential public utility services and community programs. Its core products include Electric Utility Services (powering 6,757 meters with 120 miles of distribution lines), Water Treatment and Distribution (6 MGD capacity), Wastewater Treatment (5 MGD capacity), and Solid Waste/Recycling Collection services. Additional offerings include Stormwater Utility management, Animal Shelter services, Financial Services (tax collection, billing, payroll), Police Department services (36 officers across multiple divisions including K9 and Patrol), and Parks & Recreation (managing Indian Lake Park and Riverfront Park). The town also provides digital services including Online Bill Payment, Tarboro Alerts emergency notifications, and a Citizen Request Center. All services operate under a Council-Manager form of government serving the 11,310 residents of the 11.1 square mile town.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Services Provides reliable, publicly-owned electric distribution and service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 6,757 meters and 120 miles of distribution lines. The Electric Utility division repairs and maintains the electric system, constructs new facilities, installs and maintains street lights, and provides electrical expertise. Power is supplied by NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency.
• Water Treatment and Distribution Operates the town's water treatment plant providing citizens, businesses, and industries with a safe and adequate supply of water. The plant has a 6 million gallon per day capacity, serves 5,205 water meters, with 129.4 miles of water mains.
• Wastewater Treatment Operates the town's wastewater management facility using secondary treatment, with enforcement of wastewater ordinance including permitting and pre-treatment programs for industrial users. The wastewater treatment plant has 5 MGD capacity and serves 4,707 sewer service connections with 90.4 miles of sanitary sewers.
• Solid Waste Collection Provides residential solid waste collection, leaf collection, bulk item disposal, and residential yard waste. Coordinates the town's recycling program.
• Recycling Program Collects recyclable items including category #1 and #2 plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, newspapers, and old telephone books. Also manages electronic recycling for TVs and computers.
• Stormwater Utility Provides a stormwater drainage system with adequate capacity to accommodate major storms while maintaining quality of stormwater discharged into receiving streams and rivers. Billed at $3 per Equivalent Residential Unit per month.
• Animal Shelter Services Provides animal shelter services including adoption programs and animal spay/neuter assistance for low-income families.
• Financial Services Manages all accounting, payroll, utility billing, purchasing, and data processing operations. Includes collections for utility billings, property tax billings, and privilege licenses through the Finance Department's three divisions (Administration, Accounting, Collections).
• Police Department Services Provides law enforcement services including Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Communications Division, K9 Unit, and community-oriented policing. Comprised of 36 dedicated professionals.
• Parks and Recreation Manages parks including Indian Lake Park & Sports Complex with hiking trails, camping facilities, baseball fields, softball fields, and soccer fields, as well as Riverfront Park and the Town Common.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Free two-car electric charging station for alternative vehicles located behind the Tarboro-Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce at 509 Trade Street, installed with grant funding from the NC Department of Transportation.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carolinas Gateway PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private recruitment coalition focused on economic development in Edgecombe County and Nash County. Main objective is to attract and stimulate area business growth through job development and investments. CGP promotes growth through expansion of existing companies and new industry partners seeking sites with strong transportation, infrastructure, and workforce.
• Tarboro-Edgecombe Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes over 200 businesses, industries, non-profits, and individuals committed to promoting business environment and community life. Actively involved in economic development, championing business and education perspectives legislatively, offering networking opportunities, and providing area information to visitors, newcomers, and residents.
• Edgecombe CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner with Town of Tarboro in developing the Tarboro Commerce Center and Tarboro Industrial Park. County provides additional economic development resources and coordination.
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)minorOthersProfessional association whose Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting the Town has consistently won since 1990. Represents highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• NC Eastern Municipal Power AgencycoreOthersPower agency participant providing electric power supply to Town of Tarboro's publicly-owned electric utility system.
• NC Department of TransportationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided grant funding for installation of electric car charging station behind Tarboro-Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce at 509 Trade Street.
• North Carolina Public Power AgencycoreOthersProvides TempTracker 365 service to track daily high and low temperatures in the area, helping residents monitor weather patterns affecting heating and cooling costs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Wilson, NC: Eastern NC municipality operating its own electric, water, and wastewater utilities with a comparable Council-Manager government; peers with Tarboro on municipal utility operations and small-city service delivery.
• Town of Plymouth, NC: Small Eastern NC river-town municipal government providing utilities, public safety, and public works; comparable geography and flooding-exposure profile to Tarboro.
• Town of Nashville, NC: Nash County seat neighbor of Tarboro; small-town municipal government offering similar utilities, public safety, and parks/recreation services in the same Eastern NC economic region.
• City of Henderson, NC: Small North Carolina city operating municipal electric, water, and sewer utilities with comparable historic-district assets and a similar service-area footprint.
• Town of Edenton, NC: Historic Northeastern NC town with a National Register historic district and a similar small-town Council-Manager government structure offering utilities and public works.
• Town of Scotland Neck, NC: Small Edgecombe County-area town with a similar rural Eastern NC municipal service profile, including utilities and solid waste collection.
• Town of Williamston, NC: Martin County seat in Eastern NC with comparable municipal utility offerings, small-town service profile, and similar Council-Manager governance.
• City of Rocky Mount, NC: Adjacent Twin Counties municipal utility operator in Eastern NC; provides electric, water, sewer, and solid waste services through a similar Council-Manager structure and serves as the most direct scale peer for Tarboro's municipal utility model.

Broad incumbents

• ElectriCities of North Carolina: Membership organization representing North Carolina's public-power communities; not a direct service peer, but the umbrella advocacy body that supports municipal electric utilities including Tarboro's and is the source of the ElectriCities awards Tarboro has received.

Regional players

• City of Greenville, NC: Larger Eastern NC municipal government operating its own electric utility through Greenville Utilities Commission and providing the full suite of municipal services; a regional incumbent Tarboro competes with for industrial recruitment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http://tarboro-nc.com
• Facebookfacebook.com/TownofTarboro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-tarboro

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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