City of Beaver Dam

Municipal Government Servicesci.beaverdam.wi.gov

City of Beaver Dam is a Wisconsin municipal government providing public safety, water and wastewater utilities, parks, recreation, library, and economic development services to its residents and local businesses through in-person, online, and mail-based channels.

Company typePrivate
Founded1842
HeadquartersBeaver Dam, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What City of Beaver Dam does

The City of Beaver Dam is a municipal government entity serving residents and businesses of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (Dodge County), incorporated in 1842. It delivers a full portfolio of public services including police protection (with a K-9 unit established 1992), water and wastewater utilities (owned and operated since 1913), solid waste and stormwater management, public works (street maintenance, snow removal, recycling), parks and forestry (21 parks covering nearly 300 acres), recreation programming at The Watermark Community Center, library services (the first U.S. library with open stacks, operating since 1884), municipal court, and economic development through the Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation (BDADC). The city also operates five active Tax Increment Districts (TIDs 6–10) to finance commercial development and runs grant programs including a Downtown Façade Grant (up to $20,000) and new business grants ($5,000).

The city's technology footprint is built on a CivicPlus civic engagement platform powering its website, online payments, agenda/minutes, and citizen service request forms, with Xpress Bill Pay used for utility billing and an automated IVR line; no proprietary AI/ML or software products are offered. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) annual property taxes at a combined mill rate of $17.60 per $1,000 of assessed value, distributed to the city, Dodge County, Beaver Dam Unified School District, and Moraine Park Technical College; (2) quarterly utility billing for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste, with a 3% penalty on delinquent balances; (3) transactional fees from building permits, pet licenses, boat launch permits, and parking permits; and (4) municipal fines from court and ordinance violations. The 2026 General Fund budget totals $24,092,180 in approved expenditures; total all-funds revenue including enterprise utilities is higher but undisclosed.

Services are delivered through ten departmental offices across the city plus online self-service and a 24-hour drop box at City Hall (205 S Lincoln Avenue). Governance is by a Common Council and Mayor, with day-to-day operations led by a Finance Director (Kayla M. Larson), Director of Utilities (Jeremy Klug), Chief of Police (John Kreuziger), Recreation Director (Jana Stephens), Parks & Facilities Director (Joe Kern), and Director of Engineering (Todd Janssen, PE). The most significant external economic catalyst currently is Meta's data center investment in Beaver Dam, which the city has publicly positioned as a long-term growth and innovation opportunity and is planning infrastructure (water supply master plan, 2025) to support.

City of Beaver Dam firmographics

Firmographics

Name: City of Beaver Dam
Legal name: City of Beaver Dam
Website: https://ci.beaverdam.wi.gov
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1842
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: City of Beaver Dam is a Wisconsin municipal government providing public safety, water and wastewater utilities, parks, recreation, library, and economic development services to its residents and local businesses through in-person, online, and mail-based channels.
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City of Beaver Dam industry classification

Industry

Product category: Municipal Government Services
NAICS: Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)
SIC: Water Supply (4941), Forestry (800)
akta.pro primary industry: Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)
akta.pro secondary industries: Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

Municipal government services
Public utility services
Public safety services
Parks and recreation programs
Building permits and inspections

Where City of Beaver Dam is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Beaver Dam
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

City of Beaver Dam business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

Property Taxes: Annual property tax collection from residential and commercial properties within city limits, distributed to City of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Beaver Dam Unified School District, and Moraine Park Technical College
Utility Billing: Quarterly billing for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste services; water rates set by Public Service Commission; sewer, stormwater and solid waste rates set by Common Council
Permits and Licenses: Building permits, pet licenses, boat launch permits, parking permits, and various other municipal permits and licenses
Municipal Fines: Fines collected from municipal court for violations including parking tickets, driving violations, and other city ordinance infractions

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Quarterly	Utility services billed quarterly with 3% penalty on delinquent balances
Subscription	Annual	Property taxes collected December through January
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Watercraft rentals at Waterworks Park
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	The Watermark Community Center rental fees
Other	Pay-as-you-go	JM Kastenmeier Pickleball Courts

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

City of Beaver Dam product offering

Product offering

Core offering

City of Beaver Dam is a municipal government entity that delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within city limits, including water/wastewater/stormwater/solid waste utilities, police and emergency services, public works (street maintenance, snow removal, recycling), parks and recreation programs at The Watermark Community Center, library services, building permits and inspections, and economic development support. Revenue is generated through property taxes, quarterly utility billing, permits and licenses, municipal fines, and facility/recreation fees.

Product overview

City of Beaver Dam is a municipal government entity providing public services to residents. The city's online presence consists of a civic engagement platform (CivicPlus) that facilitates government-to-citizen communications and service delivery. The city does not offer commercial technology products or software as a service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Water and Wastewater Utility Services
Police and Public Safety Services
The Watermark Community Center and Recreation Programs
Beaver Dam Community Library
Building Permits and Inspection Services
Public Works Services
Economic Development Services
Municipal Court Services
Property Tax Collection

Quantifiable outcome

638 pounds of drugs collected and disposed through police department drug drop box annually
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Companies that use City of Beaver Dam

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

City of Beaver Dam technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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Core technology

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City of Beaver Dam partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation (BDADC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City partners with BDADC for managing economic development. BDADC assists businesses in starting, relocating, or expanding in Beaver Dam with site location, data research, and financing assistance.
Accurate Appraisal LLCcoreOthersThe City contracts with Accurate Appraisal for property assessment services. Assessment office located at P.O. Box 415, Menasha, WI 54952.
Waste ManagementcoreOthersCity works with waste contractor Waste Management to reduce discarded material diverted from landfills through recycling programs.
Xpress Bill PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party bill payment processing platform for utility bills and tax payments. Residents can pay online with echeck (no fees) or credit/debit card (fees apply).
Dodge County Senior Dining ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty provides nutritious meals at The Watermark for those 60+; voluntary contribution $3.99 per meal; helps seniors access nutrition services.
AARP Foundation Tax-AideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree tax preparation service available at The Watermark February through mid-April for simple federal and state returns and Homestead Credit.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dodge County (ADRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefit specialist available at The Watermark monthly to help residents understand benefits they are entitled to receive.
Beaver Dam Public TransitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity contracts with public transit for taxi service to city residents; special senior rate of $2.00 per ride for those 60+; $12 punch card for 16 rides to The Watermark.
Auxiliary Police OfficersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer auxiliary officers augment police coverage at public events including dances, parades, and athletic events. Five auxiliary officers currently serve.
Collette ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for extended tour offerings including trips to Maine, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and more with free local pickup included.
Premier World DiscoveryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for extended tour offerings including Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Victoria & Vancouver Christmas, Alaska tours.
Mayflower Cruises & ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for extended tour offerings including Sleeping Bears, Mushroom Houses and Fireworks tours.
Kim's Tours of Beaver DamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner for day trip coordination; some day trips coordinated in partnership with Kim's Tours.
Beaver Dam Area Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation Department partners with Chamber for Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival concert in the park and movie under the stars at Swan Park.
Digital RedcoreOthersCity works with Digital Red for e-waste recycling of computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, and printers at Public Works building.
Beaver Dam Habitat for Humanity RestoreminorOthersHabitat Restore offers free pickup of working air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers at no charge; accepts microwaves in any condition.
Alliant EnergycoreOthersExternal provider for electric and gas services; linked from city website utility services section.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

City of Beaver Dam competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

City of Portage, Wisconsin: Columbia County Wisconsin city of comparable size with own water/sewer utilities, parks, library, and economic development office. Similar Midwestern small-city operating model.
City of Baraboo, Wisconsin: Sauk County Wisconsin city of similar size operating municipal utilities, parks, library, public safety, and economic development. Comparable small-city municipal structure.
City of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Small Wisconsin city with municipally-owned water/wastewater utilities, parks and recreation, public works, and economic development focus. Comparable in scale and service mix to Beaver Dam.
City of Horicon, Wisconsin: Small Dodge County Wisconsin city with water utility, public works, parks, and recreation departments. Comparable in scale and rural Wisconsin setting.
City of West Bend, Wisconsin: Washington County Wisconsin city slightly larger than Beaver Dam with full municipal services including water utilities, public works, parks, library, and active economic development. Comparable Wisconsin small-city operating model.
City of Mayville, Wisconsin: Small Dodge County neighboring city providing municipal utilities, police, public works, and parks. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Beaver Dam.
City of Columbus, Wisconsin: Closely neighboring Dodge County city with similar population and full municipal services including water utilities, public works, and recreation. Direct geographic peer.
City of Waupun, Wisconsin: Adjacent Dodge/Fond du Lac County city of similar scale providing municipal utilities, public safety, parks, and recreation. Comparable in population profile and service offering to Beaver Dam.
City of Hartford, Wisconsin: Washington County Wisconsin city of similar size providing full municipal services including utilities, police, public works, parks, and library with active economic development function.
City of Watertown, Wisconsin: Similarly-sized Wisconsin municipal government operating its own water, sewer, and electric utilities, public works, parks, and recreation services. Directly comparable to Beaver Dam in scope of services, geographic setting, and population base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

City of Beaver Dam financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

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City of Beaver Dam leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

City of Beaver Dam subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

City of Beaver Dam funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

City of Beaver Dam M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about City of Beaver Dam

What does City of Beaver Dam do?

Is City of Beaver Dam a public or private company?

City of Beaver Dam is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was City of Beaver Dam founded?

City of Beaver Dam was founded in 1842. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is City of Beaver Dam based?

City of Beaver Dam is headquartered in Beaver Dam, United States, in the North America region.

How does City of Beaver Dam make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Property Taxes are the primary driver. The others are utility Billing, permits and Licenses and municipal Fines.

Who are City of Beaver Dam's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are City of Portage, Wisconsin, City of Baraboo, Wisconsin, City of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, City of Horicon, Wisconsin, City of West Bend, Wisconsin, City of Mayville, Wisconsin, City of Columbus, Wisconsin, City of Waupun, Wisconsin, City of Hartford, Wisconsin and City of Watertown, Wisconsin.

Does City of Beaver Dam have an API?

No public API is recorded for City of Beaver Dam.

What industry is City of Beaver Dam in?

City of Beaver Dam's product category is Municipal Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAG, Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIACAF, Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities). Its NAICS code is 2213 and its SIC code is 4941.