Village of Brooklyn

What Village of Brooklyn does

The Village of Brooklyn is a municipal government entity serving Brooklyn, Michigan, originally founded in June 1832 as Swainsville and renamed in 1836. It operates as a general-purpose local government delivering essential services to permanent residents, local businesses, and Irish Hills summer visitors, including water and sewer utilities, building and zoning administration, planning, parks (Swain Memorial Park), brush/leaf pickup, code enforcement, and community development programs. The Village operates from a single office at 121 N. Main St with a core staff of approximately 12 administrative and Department of Public Works personnel, supplemented by contracted building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors.

The Village's technology footprint is built on third-party SaaS integrations rather than proprietary platforms: a WaterSmart customer portal (powered by VXsmart Software) provides per-customer water-usage telemetry; a MapMe-based Brooklyn Interactive Business Guide catalogs local businesses and attractions; BSA Online handles tax and utility billing; Consumers Energy supports street-light outage reporting; and Municode hosts the Village's code of ordinances. No APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML systems are documented. The Village meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards on new website content. Strategic governance is delivered through an elected Village President (Estella Roberts), a Village Council of trustees, and a Village Manager (Matt Swartzlander), with active committees including the Corridor Improvement Authority, Planning Commission, Parks Board, Walkability Committee, and Utility Review Board.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid of recurring and transactional streams: per-gallon water and sewer billing (monthly, due the 15th), property taxes and Michigan CVTRS revenue sharing, building/zoning/electrical/mechanical/plumbing permit fees scaled to construction cost, nominal park reservation fees ($25 for non-residents), and federal/state grant funding (notably CDBG via MSHDA/HUD for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program). The Corridor Improvement Authority, established in 2018 with a TIF Plan adopted in 2019, captures property-tax increment to fund facade improvement grants (up to $1,000 per business, $5,000 budget) supporting the commercial corridor. The Village holds statutory monopoly authority over its service area and does not face commercial competition; growth is driven by programmatic expansion, grant capture, and seasonal demand from the 50+ lakes within a 10-mile radius and proximity to Michigan International Speedway.

Name

Village of Brooklyn

Legal name

Village of Brooklyn

Website

https://villageofbrooklyn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village of Brooklyn is a Michigan municipal government providing water/sewer utilities, building permits, zoning, parks, public works, and community development programs to village residents, local businesses, and Irish Hills visitors, funded by taxes, utility fees, permits, and grants.

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 (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM), Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Building and zoning permits
• Parks and recreation
• Public works maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Water and Sewer Utility Billing: Village residents are billed per gallon for water and sewer use. Services are billed monthly and due on the 15th of the month.
2. Property Taxes and Revenue Sharing: Municipal revenue from property taxes and State of Michigan City, Village, Twp Revenue Sharing (CVTRS) program.
3. Permits and Fees: Building permits, zoning permits, electrical permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits, and other construction-related fees based on cost of construction.
4. Park Reservations: Free park reservations for Village residents; $25 fee for non-residents to reserve Swain Memorial Park pavilion.
5. Federal/State Grant Funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for homeowner rehabilitation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Brooklyn is a municipal government that provides essential local government services to residents, businesses, and visitors within Brooklyn, Michigan. Core offerings include water and sewer utility services (billed monthly per gallon), building and zoning permits with inspections, public works maintenance (brush pickup, leaf removal, street maintenance), parks and recreation (Swain Memorial Park pavilion reservations), code enforcement, and community/economic development programs including the Facade Improvement Grant Program and Homeowner Rehabilitation Program.

Product overview

The Village of Brooklyn is a municipal government providing a comprehensive suite of local government services including water and sewer utilities, building and zoning administration, parks and recreation, community development programs, and public works services. The core service portfolio includes the Water & Sewer system with an online Water Portal for usage monitoring, Building Division for permits and inspections, Planning & Zoning Division for land use management, Swain Memorial Park with reservation services, Brush Pickup and leaf removal programs, permit services, and economic development initiatives including the Facade Improvement Grant Program and Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. The Brooklyn Interactive Business Guide provides an interactive map of local businesses and attractions. These services are supported by public meeting minutes, budgets, reports, and community engagement through various boards and committees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water & Sewer Services Municipal water and sewer utility services including billing per gallon, monthly billing due on the 15th, emergency after-hours service, and online portal access for water use monitoring. Targeted at Village of Brooklyn residents and businesses.
• Water Portal Registration Free digital portal powered by VXsmart Software allowing residents and business owners to access detailed household and business water use information.
• Building Division Construction permit applications and inspections services including plan review, building permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, fence permits, sign permits, driveway permits, and demolition permits for residents and contractors.
• Planning & Zoning Division Zoning administration, code enforcement, site plan review process, and planning commission support including zoning map access and ordinance management for property owners and developers.
• Swain Memorial Park Public park at Tecumseh Street and River Street open during daylight hours with pavilion reservations for groups of 20 or more, restrooms, and free reservations for Village residents ($25 fee for non-residents).
• Brush Pickup Services Curbside brush and yard waste pickup service with scheduled weekly collections (grass clippings on Mondays, other yard waste on Tuesdays) from April through October, plus seasonal leaf removal.
• Facade Improvement Grant Program Grant program offering up to $1,000 per eligible business within CIA boundaries to improve public-facing building exteriors, funded through the Corridor Improvement Authority.
• Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Federal CDBG-funded program to assist income-qualified homeowners with repairs including general repairs, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and mold remediation. Application period begins July 2026.
• Permit Services Various permit applications including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fence, sign, driveway, right-of-way, temporary sales, food truck, and chicken permits for residents and businesses.
• Brooklyn Interactive Business Guide Interactive map-based guide to local businesses, community services, attractions, and more in the Brooklyn, Michigan area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 businesses improved properties through Facade Improvement Grant Program in 2025

Named customers3 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

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026CIA-funded facade improvement grants ($5,000 budget) helping businesses in CIA boundaries improve public-facing exteriors. In 2025, CIA helped seven businesses improve properties.
• Consumers EnergyminorOthersPartner for street light outage reporting via consumersenergy.com/outages. After-hours water emergencies handled through separate line.
• Brooklyn Branch of Jackson District LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage Council and Planning Commission meetings held at the Brooklyn Branch of Jackson District Library Community Room at 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI.
• Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)coreOthersCDBG funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development via MSHDA for homeowner rehabilitation programs designed to assist income-qualified homeowners with repairs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Granicus: Government technology platform providing civic engagement, meeting management, and communication tools to municipalities. Relevant vendor peer for the Village's citizen communication and meeting transparency functions.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of municipal software (ERP, utility billing, permitting, community development) to small and mid-sized local governments like Village of Brooklyn. Represents the technology vendor ecosystem that supports the Village's service delivery.
• CivicPlus: Municipal website and citizen engagement software provider serving small governments. Direct vendor relationship comparable to the Village's website/community engagement approach.

Direct peers

• Village of Dexter, Michigan: Another small Michigan village government with similar scale (small staff, water/sewer utilities, DPW, parks, planning/zoning) serving a comparable population in Washtenaw County. Most directly comparable peer in structure, service mix, and regulatory framework.
• Village of Grass Lake, Michigan: Small Jackson County-adjacent Michigan village government with similar service mandate (water, sewer, streets, parks, planning). Useful comparable for understanding Village of Brooklyn's operational economics.
• City of Chelsea, Michigan: Small Michigan municipality in the same region providing municipal utilities, building/zoning, parks, and economic development services. Comparable service portfolio and similar reliance on local tax base plus tourism/recreation economy.
• Township of Columbia, Michigan: Adjacent township government in Jackson County providing overlapping municipal-adjacent services (roads, planning, recreation). Comparable scale and governance model in the same local market.

Broad incumbents

• City of Jackson, Michigan: Larger county seat city providing the full suite of municipal services (utilities, building, planning, parks, economic development) in the same Jackson County region. Useful as a scaling reference for what Village services might look like at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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