Edwardsville Borough

What Edwardsville Borough does

Edwardsville Borough is a second-class municipal government entity under Pennsylvania state law, founded in 1884 and operating from its municipal building at 470 Main Street, Edwardsville, PA in Luzerne County. It provides essential public services to borough residents and property owners, including property tax collection, code enforcement, public works (garbage, recycling, bulk pickup), permitting, and planning/zoning administration. Public safety is delivered through two distinct arrangements: a regional police partnership with the West Side Regional Police Department (established 2026, based in Larksville, PA) and the locally operated Edwardsville Fire Department under Fire Chief Robert Smith. The borough has 11-50 employees and is governed by an elected council led by Mayor Sherri Dubaskas Cordes, Council President Annemarie Slymock, and Borough Manager Cathy Soprano.

The borough operates standard municipal infrastructure with no proprietary technology systems disclosed. Revenue is generated through property tax collection (handled by Tax Collector Sue Dubaskas), garbage and recycling sticker sales ($3.00 per bag, $40-$65 per recycling sticker depending on date of purchase), permit and license fees (building, zoning, dumpster, contractor), and annual rental registration fees ($50-$100 per unit escalating by date). Services are delivered directly to residents through the municipal building (open Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-3:30pm), via phone and email, and through the borough's website and newsletter. The borough participates in regional initiatives including the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) MS4 stormwater management program, Luzerne County Hazard Mitigation Planning, and Pennsylvania DEP/EPA environmental compliance programs.

Its customer base is segmented into three primary personas: borough residents (primary), landlords and property owners (rental registration and inspection), and contractors/builders (permits and licensing). Strategic partnerships with the West Side Regional Police Department, WVSA, PA DEP, EPA, Luzerne County Conservation District, and the Center for Watershed Protection underpin the borough's operational capacity, particularly for services that exceed the scale feasible for a small municipality to operate independently. The borough is not a commercial enterprise and has no disclosed revenue, funding events, or growth metrics beyond routine municipal operations.

Name

Edwardsville Borough

Legal name

Edwardsville Borough

Website

https://edwardsvilleborough.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edwardsville Borough is a second-class Pennsylvania municipal government founded in 1884 that provides administrative, public safety, code enforcement, and public works services to residents of Edwardsville, Luzerne County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Local public safety
• Waste management services
• Property tax collection
• Code enforcement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edwardsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Tax Collector Sue Dubaskas collects property taxes on behalf of the borough. Tax certifications are available for $10.00 per certification.
2. Garbage and Recycling Fees: Revenue generated from garbage sticker sales ($3.00 per bag sticker) and recycling stickers ($40.00-$65.00 depending on purchase timing). Bulk item pickup fees are $20.00 per oversized item.
3. Permit and License Fees: Revenue from building permits, contractor licenses, pave cut permits, dumpster permits, zoning permits, occupancy permits, and fee schedules set by the borough.
4. Rental Registration Fees: Annual rental registration fees: $50.00 per unit (Jan-Apr), $75.00 per unit (May-Jun), $100.00 per unit (July+). Landlord/tenant inspections conducted by Code Enforcement Officer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edwardsville Borough is a municipal government that provides local public services to its residents, including police protection, fire and emergency response, code enforcement, public works (sewage, garbage, and recycling collection), property tax collection, building and contractor permits, rental unit registration, and MS4 stormwater management. These services are funded by property taxes, permit and license fees, garbage/recycling sticker sales, and rental registration fees, and are delivered in-person, by mail, and through the borough website.

Product overview

Edwardsville Borough is a municipal government entity providing essential public services to residents. The borough operates as a unified service organization offering law enforcement through the West Side Regional Police Department, fire protection via the Edwardsville Fire Department, code enforcement, public works (sewage, garbage, and recycling), tax collection, permits and forms administration, MS4 stormwater management, and planning commission services. These services are delivered through the borough's administrative offices at 470 Main Street, with council meetings and work sessions held regularly throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• West Side Regional Police Department Services Regional police service providing emergency response, law enforcement, crime prevention, and community protection for Edwardsville Borough residents, delivered through the West Side Regional Police Department based in Larksville, PA.
• Edwardsville Fire Department Services
• Code Enforcement Services Building permits, zoning compliance, property code enforcement, and inspection services administered by Code Officer David Saraka for borough residents, property owners, and contractors.
• Public Works: Sewage, Garbage, and Recycling Municipal waste collection, recycling programs, and bulk item pickup services for residents, including $3.00 garbage bag stickers, 2026 recycling stickers ($40.00-$65.00 by date), and $20.00 bulk item pickups.
• Property Tax Collection Property tax collection services provided by Tax Collector Sue Dubaskas, with tax certifications available for $10.00 per certification.
• Permits and Forms Administration Administration of downloadable permits including Building Permit, Contractor License, Pave Cut Permit, Dumpster Permit, Zoning Permit, Residential Occupancy, Commercial Occupancy, and Landlord/Tenant Registration forms.
• MS4 Stormwater Management Program Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance and stormwater management program administered in partnership with the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) under federal and state environmental regulations.
• Planning Commission Services Processing of land development applications, minor subdivision applications, and SALDO fee schedule administration through the Edwardsville Borough Planning Commission.
• Rental Unit Registration Program Annual rental unit registration program with tiered fees: $50.00 per unit (Jan-Apr), $75.00 per unit (May-Jun), $100.00 per unit (July+), including landlord/tenant inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• West Side Regional Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional police department established 2026 serving municipalities in Luzerne County including Edwardsville Borough. Based at 211 East State Street, Larksville, PA. Provides all emergency and non-emergency police services to the borough.
• Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVSA provides regional stormwater management services under the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. The partnership addresses stormwater runoff, pollution prevention, and Chesapeake Bay water quality compliance. Edwardsville Borough participates in WVSA's Stormwater Management Program and references their contact for environmental emergencies.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPA DEP provides regulatory oversight for stormwater management and environmental protection. The borough follows DEP guidelines for MS4 compliance and NPDES stormwater permitting.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA provides federal stormwater management guidelines and regulations. Municipalities follow EPA's NPDES Stormwater Program requirements for MS4 permit compliance.
• Luzerne County Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level conservation district providing resources for watershed protection and stormwater management education.
• Center for Watershed ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing educational resources on stormwater management and watershed protection practices for municipal reference.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Accela: Government software platform for permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and planning. Comparable because Edwardsville's building permits, contractor licensing, zoning permits, occupancy permits, and code enforcement inspections map directly to Accela's Civic Platform modules for small jurisdictions.
• Granicus: Government technology company specializing in legislative management, agenda/minutes automation, public records requests, and digital communications. Comparable because Edwardsville's published council agendas, minutes, and Right-to-Know compliance mirror the workflows Granicus automates for similarly sized boroughs and townships.
• Springbrook Software: Cloud ERP and utility billing platform purpose-built for small-to-mid local governments. Comparable because Edwardsville's water/sewer-related billing, recycling sticker sales, and broader financial administration align with Springbrook's target customer profile of small municipalities under 50,000 population.
• OpenGov: Cloud software provider for state and local governments, offering budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and citizen engagement tools. Comparable because Edwardsville's budgeting, council transparency, and constituent communications functions map closely to OpenGov's product suite for small municipalities.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of software and technology solutions to local governments, including financial management, tax collection, permitting, and public records. Comparable because Edwardsville Borough performs many of the same back-office functions (tax collection, permits, records) that Tyler's Munis and iasWorld platforms support for municipal clients.
• BS&A Software: Provider of accounting, payroll, and tax billing software specifically designed for Michigan and Pennsylvania local governments. Comparable because Edwardsville's property tax billing, tax certification processing, and general ledger operations fall within BS&A's specialty market of small-to-mid-sized Pennsylvania boroughs and townships.
• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal website design, content management, and online service platforms for local governments. Comparable because Edwardsville Borough's website, newsletter signup, and downloadable forms/permits represent the exact citizen-facing digital infrastructure CivicPlus builds and supports for over 4,000 municipalities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064470261393
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edwardsville-borough

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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