Town of Southwest Ranches

What Town of Southwest Ranches does

The Town of Southwest Ranches is a municipal government entity incorporated on March 14, 2000, as Broward County's 30th municipality, serving approximately 7,923 residents across 13 square miles in southwestern Broward County, Florida. Its charter purpose is explicitly defensive — to preserve rural and equestrian lifestyle against annexation and suburban encroachment — and its zoning is almost entirely rural residential and agricultural, with minimum lot sizes of one to two and one-half acres and home values ranging from $200,000 to over $1 million. The Town operates under a council-administrator form of government led by a five-member elected Council (Mayor Steve Breitkreuz plus four district Council Members) and an appointed Town Administrator (Russell Muñiz, appointed December 2023).

The Town delivers core municipal services — building permitting and inspections (outsourced to CAP Government via the Citizenserve online portal), zoning and code enforcement (outsourced to J.A. Medina, LLC, tracked through iWorQ), volunteer fire rescue (Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire Department Station 82 plus contracted Davie Fire Rescue), law enforcement (contracted to Davie Police Department), solid waste collection (Waste Management), public works and engineering, parks/recreation across 150+ acres and 25+ miles of trails, and emergency management. Its technology backbone is built on ArcGIS for the Town Atlas interactive GIS application (flood zones, parcels, zoning, stormwater, council districts), CodeRED and HQE for emergency notifications, NextRequest for public records, Beacon Bid for procurement, Square for credit card processing (2.84% fee, $5,000 cap), and Displayr for resident survey analytics. The GIS-based service-lookup tool for solid waste scheduling and the interactive Town Atlas are the most differentiated technology assets.

Revenue is generated exclusively from within the chartered boundary through six streams: ad valorem property tax at 3.9 mills, utility/franchise and communication services taxes (up to 10% per utility, 5.22% comm services tax redistributed by the state), state revenue sharing (cigarette, motor fuel, alcohol/beverage, mobile home licenses, plus Broward County's 2-cent motor fuel tax), a portion of Broward County's 1% transportation sales surtax, permit and application fees, and non-ad valorem fire-protection and solid-waste assessments. No aggregate revenue or budget figure is disclosed in the source material. Customer base is monolithic: all revenue derives from the ~7,923 residents and property owners within the 13-square-mile jurisdiction, making the entity structurally a 100%-concentrated single-geography operation by design rather than by strategic choice.

Name

Town of Southwest Ranches

Legal name

Town of Southwest Ranches

Website

https://southwestranches.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Town of Southwest Ranches is a Florida municipal government incorporated in 2000, serving approximately 7,923 residents across 13 square miles of Broward County with rural-preservation zoning, property-tax and fee-funded services including permitting, code enforcement, parks, volunteer fire rescue, and contracted police, delivered through GIS, Citizenserve, and iWorQ platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Forestry and Logging (113), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Timberland Conservation & Easement Management (AFAMAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timberland Asset Management & Consulting (AFAMAAAI), Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permitting inspections
• Code compliance enforcement
• Parks recreation open space
• Public works engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Southwest Brevard Cnty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem/Property Tax: Property tax revenue calculated by millage rate. The adopted millage rate for the current fiscal year is 3.9 mills. Each mill generates $1 of tax revenue for every $1,000 of taxable property value.
2. Utility, Franchise, and Local Business Taxes: Taxes collected on electric and gas utilities. Maximum utility tax rate of 10% per utility. Communication services taxes collected by the state at 5.22% and redistributed to municipalities.
3. State Revenue Sharing: Revenue sharing funds from the State for cigarette taxes, motor fuel taxes, alcohol and beverage licenses, and mobile home licenses. Broward County assesses 2 cents motor fuel tax shared with local governments.
4. Sales Tax Revenue: Town receives a portion of Broward County's 1% transportation sales surtax. State of Florida imposes up to 6.0% sales tax.
5. Permit and Application Fees: Fees collected for building permits, zoning permits, planning applications, and various other municipal services
6. Fire Protection and Solid Waste Assessments: Non-ad valorem assessments for fire protection and solid waste services levied against properties

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Town of Southwest Ranches is a municipal government that delivers essential local public services to approximately 7,923 residents across 13 square miles of rural Broward County. Its core service lines include building and zoning permitting (with online submission via the CAP/Citizenserve portal), code compliance enforcement (via iWorQ), volunteer fire rescue and emergency management, parks and recreation (150+ acres and 25+ miles of trails), public works and engineering, garbage and recycling collection (contracted to Waste Management), finance and tax administration, and public records request processing (via NextRequest).

Product overview

The Town of Southwest Ranches provides municipal government services to approximately 7,923 residents across 13 square miles in Broward County, Florida. The town operates under a council-administrator form of government and offers a range of resident-facing services including building permitting and inspections through an online CAP/Citizenserve portal, code compliance enforcement, zoning services, parks and recreation facilities (equestrian parks, trails, open space), volunteer fire rescue, public works and engineering, financial services, and town clerk functions. The town utilizes ArcGIS for geographic information systems, iWorQ for code enforcement case management, and Square for credit card processing. Core administrative services include public records requests (via NextRequest portal), procurement (via Beacon Bid), emergency notifications (via CodeRED and HQE), and garbage/recycling services (via Waste Management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Core portfolio of resident-facing municipal services including public safety, building permits, code enforcement, parks and recreation, public works, planning and zoning, and administrative services for the residents of Southwest Ranches.
• Information Mapping & GIS (Town Atlas) GIS-based mapping services providing residents with access to interactive map layers including flood zones, council districts, land use, zoning, parcels, parks, greenway trails, and stormwater systems via the ArcGIS-powered Town Atlas application.
• Building Permit & Inspection Services Electronic submission and processing of building permit applications, inspection scheduling, and related forms via the CAP Government/Citizenserve online building permit portal, with CAP staff available at Town Hall Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.
• Code Compliance Services Proactive and complaint-driven code compliance enforcement provided through J.A. Medina, LLC, including investigation of land-use violations, educational outreach, and Special Magistrate hearings with potential fines. The iWorQ Town Active Code Cases Portal gives residents transparency on open cases.
• Parks, Recreation and Open Space Management of 150+ acres of parks and 25+ miles of right-of-way trails including equestrian parks, open space, fishing, trails, and signature community events such as the Farmers Market and Pumpkin Patch Festival.
• Volunteer Fire Rescue Volunteer fire department operating out of Station 82 (17220 Griffin Road) providing emergency and medical response, fire safety education, and community events, operating in concert with contracted Davie Fire Rescue.
• Zoning and Permitting Zoning and permitting services for residential additions, fences, pools, new construction, driveways, and tree removal, provided through J.A. Medina, LLC with staff at Town Hall Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
• Public Records Requests Public records request services available via the online NextRequest (Civic Plus) portal, email, phone, or in person at Town Hall, governed by Florida public records law and statutory copy/research fee schedules.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Curbside garbage, recycling, and bulk waste collection services delivered to Town residents through a contracted arrangement with Waste Management, supported by a GIS-based service lookup tool.
• Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Events Four times per year the Town hosts Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Waste Disposal, Prescription Drug Drop Off, and Shredding events for residents.
• College Scholarship Program College scholarship program for resident students, administered by the Town's Schools and Education Advisory Board.
• Rancher Academy A two-night educational program (limited to 30 participants per session) teaching residents about Town operations and departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero waste strategies implemented to reduce landfill use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Davie Fire Rescue DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2000The Town contracts fire and emergency medical services through Davie Fire Rescue Department in partnership with the Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire Department (Station 82). The volunteer department, originally chartered as Davie Volunteer Fire Department in 1952, transitioned to serve Southwest Ranches upon incorporation in 2000. The partnership provides professional emergency response capabilities to the community.
• Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire Department (Station 82)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2000Volunteer fire department originally organized as Davie Volunteer Fire Department in 1952. Became Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department upon town incorporation in 2000. Based at Station 82, 17220 Griffin Road. Provides emergency services alongside contracted Davie Fire Rescue.
• Davie Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2000Law enforcement services are contracted through Davie Police Department. Provides full police protection services to the Town of Southwest Ranches.
• CAP Government, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides building permit and inspection services to the Town. Staff available at Town Hall with office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Operates the online building permit portal for electronic submission and processing of all building permit applications.
• J.A. Medina, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides full-service zoning and code enforcement services including landscape review, permitting, and inspections. Located at Town Hall, available 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Guides residents through the permitting process.
• I9 SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth sports programming partner providing flag football and soccer programs at Country Estates Fishing Hole Park.
• Southwest Ranches Parks FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate IRS-designated 501(c)(3) charity formed to support and enhance parks within the Town. Supported by Town staff who serve as liaisons.
• Government Law Group, PLLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm contracted to serve as legal counsel in accordance with Town Charter. Provides expertise in municipal law including land use, zoning, code enforcement, ethics, and general government matters. Primary assigned attorney is Keith Poliakoff.
• Southwest Ranches Historical Society, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and preserving the history of Southwest Ranches. Organizes historical archives and maintains a resident business directory.
• Waste ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWaste Management provides garbage, recycling, and bulk waste collection services to Town residents. Contact: 954-974-7500 or [email protected]
• Broward County Solid Waste AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty authority providing solid waste management oversight, master planning, and community education on waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Complete Cities Planning GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPerforms quasi-judicial items including Land Use Plan Amendments, Site Plan applications, and vacation of easements or right-of-way. Contact: Jeff Katims at 954-372-6767.
• Broward County Property Appraiser's OfficecoreOthersSets the Town's assessed and taxable values of property, processes homestead exemptions, and manages property tax records.
• Broward CountycoreOthersBroward County provides various regional services and oversight including elections, property appraiser services, emergency management, and transportation surtax programs (MAP Broward).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Parkland, Florida: Broward County municipality with a similar mid-sized residential tax base and small-town character, comparable in scale and service model to Southwest Ranches.
• Village of Wellington, Florida: Palm Beach County municipality with a strong equestrian identity and rural-lifestyle preservation mandate, directly comparable to Southwest Ranches' equestrian and agricultural positioning.
• Town of Davie, Florida: Neighboring Broward County municipality that contracts police and fire services to the Town of Southwest Ranches. Closest operational peer given shared service delivery model and geographic adjacency.
• Town of Hillsboro Beach, Florida: Small Florida municipality with a similarly narrow tax base and reliance on contracted municipal services; comparable in scale and operating model.
• City of Cooper City, Florida: Broward County municipality of comparable size and demographics; another small-to-mid Florida municipality serving as a direct structural peer in governance scale.

Others

• Broward County Government: County-level government that shares revenue (transportation surtax, MAP Broward) and provides property appraisal, elections, and emergency management oversight to the Town; ecosystem partner rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• City of Coral Springs, Florida: Larger Broward County municipality that shares regional services and serves as a useful scale comparison for governance, parks infrastructure, and contracting models.
• City of Pembroke Pines, Florida: Larger Broward County municipality where several Southwest Ranches staff previously served; provides a benchmark for municipal career progression and operational scaling.

Regional players

• City of Weston, Florida: Master-planned Broward County municipality serving a comparably-sized residential population with similar master-planned community characteristics and a strong parks/trails focus.
• Town of Jupiter, Florida: Florida coastal town with a similar mix of small-town character preservation, parks/recreation focus, and residential property tax base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SWRGOV
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofswr
• Xx.com/SWR_Gov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-southwest-ranches

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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