City of Evans CO

What City of Evans CO does

The City of Evans is a municipal government headquartered at 1100 37th Street in Evans, Colorado, serving approximately 23,000 residents in Weld County along the Northern Colorado Front Range. Established in the early 1860s and operating under a Home Rule Charter adopted in 1973, the City delivers core municipal services including water, gas, wastewater and stormwater utilities; police protection; code enforcement; parks and recreation; building and business permitting; planning and development; municipal court; and cemetery services. The City is governed by an elected Mayor (Mark Clark) and six City Council members representing three wards, with Cody R. Sims serving as City Manager since January 9, 2023.

The City operates a council-manager form of government with 51-100 employees and delivers services through a hybrid physical-and-digital infrastructure. The technology stack comprises third-party SaaS platforms integrated for service delivery: AuthorityPay (Muni-Link) for utility billing, CitizenServe for building permits, BidNet / Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System for procurement, NextRequest for public records, ActiveNet for recreation registration, CitePayUSA for court fine payments, and ArcGIS Open Data for GIS mapping. The website is WCAG and ADA compliant via GHD Digital, supports 48-language translation via Google Translate, and uses Wistia for instructional video hosting.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: a 4.5% city sales tax (part of an 8.4% combined rate including state and fire district), recurring monthly utility fees, one-time business and animal licenses, recreation center admissions ($4-$5 per visit) and facility rentals ($60-$85 for pavilions), and municipal court fines (capped at $2,650). The City self-collects sales tax as of January 1, 2011 and dedicates a 1% sales tax increment to road infrastructure under "The Road Ahead" program. A wholly-owned subsidiary, the Evans Redevelopment Agency (created 2009), administers tax increment financing across two urban renewal areas (Highway 85 and Historic Evans) to drive redevelopment of blighted neighborhoods. The City also partners with Waste Management for residential trash and recycling services under contract.

Name

City of Evans CO

Legal name

City of Evans Colorado

Website

https://evanscolorado.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Evans is a Home Rule municipal government in Weld County, Colorado, serving 23,000+ residents with utilities, police, parks, recreation, permitting, and planning services, funded by sales tax, utility fees, and licenses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Parks and recreation
• Building permits
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Evans

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sales and Use Tax: The City collects 4.5% sales tax (part of total 8.4% combined rate). This is a primary revenue source for general operations and the Road Ahead program. Self-collection began January 1, 2011.
2. Utility Fees: Revenue from water, gas, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. Services are billed monthly with various payment options including online, phone, in-person, and automatic payments.
3. Licenses and Permits: Business licenses, building permits, animal licenses, garage sale permits, special event permits, and various engineering permits generate revenue from commercial and residential activity.
4. Recreation Fees: Revenue from recreation center admission ($4-5 per visit), facility rentals, sports field rentals, pavilion rentals ($60-85), and program registrations.
5. Fines and Court Fees: Municipal court fines (maximum $2,650), traffic citations, and administrative penalties. Includes payment plans and collections through Integral Recoveries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City of Evans operates as a municipal government providing direct services to residents and businesses of Evans, Colorado. Core offerings include utility services (water, gas, wastewater, stormwater), parks and recreation facilities, police and code enforcement, building and business permits, planning and development services, municipal court, and public works across more than 200 lane miles of roadway.

Product overview

City of Evans CO is a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to approximately 23,000 residents in Northern Colorado. The city's digital offerings consist of a website-based service portal integrated with multiple third-party platforms. The core service portfolio includes utility management (water, gas, wastewater, stormwater), parks and recreation facilities and programs, public safety (police and code enforcement), building and development services, and general municipal administration. The city utilizes several integrated platforms for service delivery including AuthorityPay for utility billing, CitizenServe for building permits, BidNet for procurement, and various communication tools. Services are delivered through both online self-service portals and in-person at the Evans Community Complex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Billing and Payments Online and offline payment processing for water, gas, wastewater, and stormwater utility services with multiple payment options including online, phone, in-person, and mail.
• Water Conservation Programs Water conservation measures including watering restrictions, irrigation guidelines, and efficiency programs to manage water resources.
• Trash and Recycling Services Waste management and recycling services provided through contracted partner Waste Management, including curbside collection and recycling programs.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Parks maintenance, recreation facilities, sports leagues, fitness classes, senior programs, and facility rentals including pavilions, sports fields, and the recreation center.
• Police Department Services Law enforcement services including patrol, community outreach, accident reporting, ride-along programs, victim services, and traffic enforcement.
• Code Enforcement Property maintenance and nuisance violation enforcement addressing inoperable vehicles, trash, weeds, hazardous trees, graffiti, and other quality of life issues.
• Building Permits Building permit applications, plan reviews, inspections, and contractor licensing through the Building Division using the CitizenServe platform.
• Business Licenses and Permits Business licensing, sales tax licenses, home occupation permits, liquor licenses, mobile food vendor permits, and other business-related permits.
• Planning and Development Services Land use planning, zoning, site plans, special use permits, subdivisions, variances, and development review services.
• Bids and RFPs Portal Online portal for viewing and responding to city bid opportunities and requests for proposals through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet).
• Report an Issue / Request Service Online form system for reporting problems, requesting services, or making non-emergency requests for city assistance.
• Municipal Court Court services for traffic violations, municipal offenses, fine payments, and court date management.
• Engineering Permits Engineering permits for excavation, street cuts, floodplain development, access permits, and stormwater management.
• Roads, Traffic and Parking Services Road maintenance, traffic management, snow removal, street lighting, and parking enforcement across over 200 lane miles of roadway.
• Animal Licensing Dog and cat licensing services with vaccination verification requirements and associated fees based on animal age and fertility status.
• RV Guest Camping Pass Guest camping tag program allowing residential properties one RV camping pass per quarter for up to seven consecutive days.
• Garage Sale Permits Permit system for residential garage sales with limits on frequency, duration, and advertising sign placement.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waste ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste Management provides trash and recycling services to Evans residents under a negotiated contract with the City. The city does not provide trash/recycling directly but works with WM to keep monthly bills low. WM offers online service hub, recycling guidance, and community cleanup support. During 2024, WM of Colorado diverted 226,889 tons of material for beneficial reuse.
• BidNet / Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe City of Evans partners with BidNet as part of the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System to post bid opportunities. Vendors can register for automatic bid notifications matching their business. The system handles bids, RFPs, and RFQs for Evans and 100+ other Colorado governmental agencies.
• Evans Redevelopment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Evans Redevelopment Agency (ERA) was created in 2009 to assist in redevelopment of blighted neighborhoods. Two urban renewal areas exist: Highway 85 Urban Renewal Area and Historic Evans Urban Renewal Area. The ERA uses tax increment financing and coordinated partnerships with private entities and financial institutions.
• High Plains Library DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Plains Library District provides free computer access for job applicants at their Evans location (3700 Golden Street). The city refers residents without computer/internet access to this resource for employment applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Loveland, CO: Northern Colorado municipality operating water, wastewater, stormwater, and electric utilities alongside traditional municipal services. Comparable in service portfolio and Front Range positioning, though larger in population.
• City of Greeley, CO: Sister city in Weld County providing the same comprehensive municipal services (utilities, public safety, parks, permitting) to a larger population. Most directly comparable peer because it shares the same county tax base, energy-sector employers, and Front Range growth dynamics.
• City of Brighton, CO: Adams County / Weld County-adjacent Front Range city of similar population scale (~40,000) operating water, wastewater, parks, public safety, and municipal court. Highly comparable in service breadth and growth profile.
• City of Northglenn, CO: Adams County Front Range city providing utilities, parks, recreation, municipal court, and permitting services. Comparable in population scale (~40,000) and full-service municipal operating model.
• Town of Milliken, CO: Small Weld County municipality offering water, wastewater, parks, recreation, and community development. Closest peer by population scale and rural-to-suburban growth profile.
• Town of Windsor, CO: Weld County municipality offering utilities, parks, recreation, and community development. Smaller in scale but directly comparable operating model and shared regional growth dynamics.
• Town of Johnstown, CO: Weld County / Larimer County-adjacent municipality providing utilities, parks, planning, and public safety to a fast-growing community. Comparable in growth stage, energy-sector exposure, and municipal service scope.
• City of Longmont, CO: Boulder County / Weld-adjacent city with similar municipal service mix including its own utilities, parks, recreation, and planning functions. Closely comparable in scope and resident-facing service model.

Broad incumbents

• City of Fort Collins, CO: Larger Northern Colorado city operating utilities (including municipal light & power), public works, parks, recreation, and development services. Operates broadly in the same municipal service space as Evans but at significantly greater scale and budget.
• City of Thornton, CO: Large Front Range city providing comprehensive municipal services including its own water and wastewater utilities. Operates broadly in the same service categories as Evans but at much larger scale, useful as a comparable for service breadth rather than size.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityofEvans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/EvansColorado
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofevans
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofevans

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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