City of Gatesville

What City of Gatesville does

The City of Gatesville is a municipal government entity and county seat of Coryell County, Texas, branded as the 'Spur Capital of Texas.' It serves local residents, businesses, and visitors with comprehensive public services including police protection, a volunteer fire department, water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, street maintenance, parks and recreation (aquatics, athletics, fitness center), library services, code enforcement, development services, and a municipal court. The city also operates event venues (Civic Center, City Auditorium) and a seasonal City Pool, and runs community events such as the annual Pickle Fest. Its underlying technology is non-proprietary standard web infrastructure, augmented by third-party platforms including MunicipalOnlinePayments (utility billing, permits, court payments), Teamsideline (parks/athletics registration), MindBody (fitness center memberships), and Canva (marketing materials). The city is WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliant.

The business model is tax- and fee-funded rather than revenue-generating in the corporate sense. Primary revenue streams are ad valorem (property) tax at a stable rate of $0.56000 per $100 of taxable value held flat for four consecutive years, sales tax from local retail and commercial activity, water and sewer utility fees (including wholesale contracts with TDCJ and North Ft. Hood), business licenses and permits, and facility rental income. Pricing is structured through tiered subscriptions (e.g., City Pool season passes at $40), unit pricing (e.g., $3 daily pool pass, $60 swim lesson sessions), and one-time license fees with variable rates by type. The customer base comprises local residents (primary horizontal segment), local businesses requiring licensing (vertical segment), and visitors/tourists attending events. Distribution is delivered through the official city website (gatesvilletx.com), a dedicated online payments portal, in-person service at City Hall and departmental offices, and physical facilities. The city is currently engaged in multi-year capital planning, pursuing over a dozen federal and state grant funding sources for water, wastewater, airport, police, and parks infrastructure improvements.

Name

City of Gatesville

Legal name

City of Gatesville

Website

https://gatesvilletx.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City of Gatesville is a Texas municipal government and county seat providing public safety, water/sewer utilities, parks and recreation, library, permitting, and municipal court services to Gatesville residents, businesses, and visitors, funded by property and sales taxes alongside utility and permit fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Police Protection (922120), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Parks and recreation
• Public safety services
• Business licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem (Property) Tax: Property tax revenue at a rate of 0.56000 per $100 of taxable property value, maintained at the same level for four consecutive years.
2. Sales Tax: Sales tax revenue from retail and commercial activities within the city, maintained at budget projections despite regional declines.
3. Water and Sewer Utility Fees: Residential and commercial water sales, TDCJ water and sewer sales, North Ft. Hood water sales, wholesale water customer sales, sewer fees, and solid waste fees. Rates under consideration for increase to fund infrastructure improvements.
4. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees collected from business licenses, food truck permits, alcohol licenses, alarm permits, kennel licenses, livestock permits, solicitor/peddler permits, and special event permits.
5. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting city facilities including Civic Center, Auditorium, Library meeting rooms, and City Pool for events and activities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Gatesville is a municipal government providing public services to residents and businesses of Gatesville, Texas. Core offerings include public safety (police and volunteer fire), water and wastewater utilities, parks and recreation programs (pool, athletics, fitness center), library services, code enforcement and development services, business licensing and permits, facility rentals (Civic Center, Auditorium), and municipal court services.

Product overview

City of Gatesville operates a comprehensive municipal services platform offering government administration, public safety, parks and recreation, and community facilities. The city's digital presence includes online utility billing and payment services, Parks & Recreation program registration through external platforms (Teamsideline for athletics/pool, MindBody for fitness), business licensing and permit services, and event venues including the Gatesville Civic Center, City Auditorium, and seasonal City Pool. Community programming includes swim lessons, athletics leagues, and annual events such as the Gatesville Pickle Fest. Services are delivered through a combination of city-run facilities and third-party digital platforms for specific functional areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Utility Billing
• Business Licenses & Permits
• Gatesville Civic Center Rental
• Gatesville City Auditorium Rental
• Gatesville City Pool
• Swim Lessons Program
• Parks & Recreation Programs
• Gatesville Pickle Fest

Quantifiable outcome

• Ad valorem tax rate maintained at 0.56000 for four consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Aviation DivisioncoreOthersCity is pursuing Airport Master Plan through TXDOT Aviation Division grant funding for airport improvements.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreOthersCity pursuing USDA Rural Facilities grant for new Police Station facility.
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)minorOthersCity pursuing several grant opportunities via TPWD for Parks improvements.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreOthersCity pursuing FEMA funding for repairs from 2024 floods.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreOthersCity pursuing EPA funding for water and wastewater improvement projects.
• Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)coreOthersCity pursuing TWDB funding for water and wastewater improvement projects.
• HB 500 FundingminorOthersCity pursuing HB 500 funding for water improvement projects.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)minorOthersCity pursuing CDBG funding for water improvement projects.
• Congressman Carter's OfficeminorOthersCity working with Congressman Carter's Office on North Fort Hood WWTP proposal for wastewater improvements.
• Gatesville Chamber of CommerceminorOthersEconomic development page links to Chamber of Commerce for business community engagement.
• Coryell CountycoreOthersCity collaborates with Coryell County on various matters including elections (Coryell County Elections Administration), property appraisals (Coryell Central Appraisal District), and county government services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Stephenville, TX: Small Texas municipality of comparable population with a similar small-city service portfolio (water/sewer, parks, library, public safety). Comparable to Gatesville in scale and rural-Texas operating context.
• City of Lampasas, TX: Small Central Texas city within roughly 30 miles of Gatesville with a comparable population, property tax base, and small-town service mix including water/sewer and parks. Comparable in scale and operating context.
• City of Belton, TX: Bell County municipality of comparable population with a similar mix of utilities, parks, and public safety services. Comparable to Gatesville in scale and Central Texas operating context.
• City of Copperas Cove, TX: Adjacent municipality in Coryell County of similar population size serving the Fort Hood and military community. Directly comparable to Gatesville in scale, service portfolio, and Coryell County economic base.
• City of Harker Heights, TX: Bell County municipality adjacent to Fort Hood serving a residential and military community. Directly comparable to Gatesville in service mix and Central Texas / Fort Hood context, though somewhat larger in scale.
• City of Brownwood, TX: Small Texas municipality of similar size with a comparable small-city service mix including utilities, parks, and public safety. Comparable to Gatesville in scale and rural-Texas operating context.

Broad incumbents

• City of Temple, TX: Larger Central Texas municipality in Bell County with a broader service portfolio and more diversified economy. Comparable to Gatesville in regional context but materially larger in scale and budget capacity.
• City of Killeen, TX: Larger Bell County municipality directly adjacent to Fort Hood with a similar economic base anchored by the military installation. Comparable to Gatesville in customer profile but operates at materially greater scale and budget capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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