City of Beech Grove

What City of Beech Grove does

The City of Beech Grove is a third-class municipal government in Marion County, Indiana, established in 1906 that serves approximately 15,000 residents within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. As an "excluded city" under Indiana law, it operates independently from the Indianapolis-Marion County consolidated government and provides core municipal services including police, EMS, public works, sanitation, sewer, stormwater, parks, code enforcement, and senior services through a Mayor-Council form of government headed by Mayor James W. Coffman (sworn in January 1, 2024) and a seven-member Common Council.

The city's operating model is funded through diversified municipal revenue streams: monthly utility fees (sewer $46.75/month, stormwater $5.25/month), property taxes administered at the county level, building permits and contractor licenses, parks and recreation fees, and intergovernmental partnerships. Core technology systems include the Invoice Cloud utility billing platform, an MS4 stormwater management program operating under IDEM permit INR040023, code enforcement systems, and a citizen reporting/issue system. The city's corporate bank balance stood at $7.1 million in 2024, up from $4.4 million in 2020.

The city delivers services through multiple departments (Police, EMS, Public Works, Sewage Works, Stormwater Utility, Parks, Compliance, Building Commissioner, Senior Center, Clerk-Treasurer) and infrastructure including City Hall, the police station, EMS Station 57, four parks totaling 3.3 miles of trails, the senior center, and the community center. Customers are residents and local businesses who interact via in-person visits, phone, email, online forms, and community events. Major operational milestones include the December 25, 2021 merger of the Beech Grove Fire Department into the Indianapolis Fire Department, the opening of the Hornet Greenway in 2026, and the swearing in of new executive leadership in 2024.

Name

City of Beech Grove

Legal name

City of Beech Grove

Website

https://beechgrove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City of Beech Grove is a third-class Indiana municipal government established in 1906 serving approximately 15,000 residents in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, providing police, EMS, public works, sewer, stormwater, parks, and community services as an excluded city.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Utility billing services
• Code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Beech Grove, Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Fees: Monthly sewer, stormwater, and trash collection fees charged to residents and businesses. Sewer rate is $46.75/month (increased from $37), stormwater is $5.25/month (increased from $3.75).
2. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue collected through the city budget process, administered at county level.
3. Permits and Licenses: Building permits, contractor licenses (General Contractors require $10,000 bond, Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing require $5,000 bond), and various municipal permits.
4. Sanitation Services: Included in monthly utility bill, covers trash pickup four days per week (Tuesdays through Fridays) and heavy trash pickup.
5. Parks and Recreation Fees: Dog park registration ($35 per dog + $10 entry key), fitness center memberships at Hornet Park Community Center, shelter rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Beech Grove provides comprehensive municipal government services to its approximately 15,000 residents through city departments covering public safety (Police Department and EMS Department), infrastructure and utilities (Department of Public Works, Beech Grove Sewage Works, Stormwater Utility), community facilities (Parks Department with four parks and multiple trails, Elton Geshwiler Senior Center, Hornet Park Community Center), administrative and regulatory services (Clerk-Treasurer's Office, Building Commissioner & Permits, Compliance Department), and community programming. Services are delivered directly to residents and local businesses under the executive authority of an elected Mayor and legislative authority of a seven-member Common Council.

Product overview

City of Beech Grove is a third-class Indiana municipality providing comprehensive municipal government services to approximately 15,000 residents. The city's service portfolio consists of core public safety services (Police Department, EMS Department), infrastructure and utilities (Department of Public Works, Sewage Works, Stormwater Utility), community facilities (Parks Department with 4 parks and multiple trails including Franciscan Trail and Hornet Greenway, Elton Geshwiler Senior Center, Hornet Park Community Center), administrative services (Clerk-Treasurer's Office, Building Commissioner & Permits), and regulatory enforcement (Compliance Department). These services operate through city departments, boards, and commissions under the executive leadership of the Mayor and legislative authority of the Common Council.

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Products and services

• Beech Grove Police Department Municipal police department providing law enforcement services to Beech Grove residents and businesses, including neighborhood crime watch, unattended house programs, Shop With a Cop, the DARE program, and police officer hiring.
• Beech Grove EMS Department Emergency Medical Services station providing emergency response, paramedic services, emergency planning, and community safety education for Beech Grove residents; operates as a separate agency from Indianapolis Fire Department following the 2021 fire-department merger.
• Parks Department Municipal parks service managing four parks (Sarah T. Bolton Park, Hartman Park, Don Challis Park, Hornet Park), the Franciscan Trail with 5 trailheads and 4 bridges, the Paw Patch Dog Park, and the Hornet Greenway walking and biking trail.
• Elton Geshwiler Senior Center Senior citizen center established in 1974 providing transportation, information and referral, health and recreation programs, and outreach education for residents aged 55 and older.
• Department of Public Works Municipal public works department providing trash and recycling pickup (4-day weekly system), stormwater utility management, street sweeping, and maintenance services including heavy trash pickup.
• Building Commissioner & Permits Building permits and contractor licensing services including general contractor licenses ($10,000 bond), electrical/HVAC/plumbing licenses ($5,000 bond), and plan review for new structures.
• Clerk-Treasurer's Office City fiscal office managing budgets, financial reports, salary ordinances, and serving as secretary for various boards; also handles city records requests and utility bill management.
• Beech Grove Sewage Works Municipal sewer utility providing wastewater treatment coordination through Citizens Energy Group, stormwater management, and garbage services; currently transitioning from flat rate to potential usage-based billing.
• Compliance Department Code enforcement office handling nuisance ordinances, with compliance officers available daily 8am-9am; coordinates enforcement of city codes and regulations and updated its nuisance ordinance in 2024.
• Stormwater Utility MS4 stormwater program managing stormwater infrastructure, pollution prevention, public education on water quality, and illicit discharge detection as mandated by IDEM permit INR040023.
• Hornet Park Community Center Community center facility adjacent to Beech Grove High School offering meeting and banquet rooms, fitness equipment, and connecting to the elementary school; membership and shelter rental fees apply.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 2021On December 25, 2021, the Beech Grove Fire Department merged with Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD). EMS Division remains a separate agency from IFD while fire services are now provided by IFD.
• Citizens Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizens Energy Group processes wastewater for Beech Grove through a service agreement. Citizens crews handle sanitary sewer maintenance and emergency response for blocked public sewers (24/7 service at 317-924-3311).
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEM designated Beech Grove as a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) requiring compliance with stormwater permit INR040023. City implements MS4 program under IDEM oversight with annual reporting requirements.
• Beech Grove Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Mayor's Clean City Recycling Days events, helping with quarterly drive-up recycling programs.
• Beech Grove Drug Free CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Mayor's Clean City Recycling Days events.
• Hanna's Wrecker ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Mayor's Clean City Recycling Days events.
• Eco ShredminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for Mayor's Clean City Recycling Days events, providing document shredding services.
• InBiz IndianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState of Indiana business registration portal (inbiz.in.gov) - city directs new businesses to register through this state website.
• Franciscan HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with city for the Franciscan Health Farmers Market (Tuesdays 10am-1pm, May-September) and health-related community engagement activities.
• CLEAN Community ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity participates in the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's CLEAN Community Challenge program, which includes the medication disposal program at the police department.
• Greater Beech Grove Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of commerce referenced in business section of city website, supporting local business development and networking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CityofBeechGrove
• Facebookfacebook.com/beechgrovecity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-beech-grove

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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