VILLAGE OF CASS CITY

What VILLAGE OF CASS CITY does

The Village of Cass City is a General Law municipal government entity incorporated in 1883 and operating under a Council-Manager form of government in Tuscola County, Michigan. It serves approximately 2,500 residents plus regional visitors and businesses through a single geographic footprint centered on the M-81 corridor in Michigan's Thumb region. Core operations span public safety (a Police Department with 4 full-time and 8 part-time MCOLES-certified officers providing 24/7/365 coverage and mutual-aid agreements with Tuscola County Sheriff and Michigan State Police), public works and utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, weekly trash and recycling, brush/leaf pickup, snow removal), and parks and recreation (80+ acres of municipal park, a saline-system Helen Stevens Memorial Pool & Splash Pad, an 18-hole disc golf course, multiple ball fields, a summer day camp, and a 9-hole golf course).

The village's operating technology stack is conventional municipal infrastructure: an online bill-pay portal via BSA Online (third-party SaaS), a tree inventory and management system administered by DRG, annual water quality reporting under state regulatory frameworks, and a SAFEBuilt-contracted building review workflow. Functional technology differentiators are limited to operational upgrades rather than proprietary IP — notably the 2009 conversion of the pool to a saline-based sanitation system and the DRG-managed tree inventory covering ~2,500 public trees with a 5-year maintenance budget plan.

The revenue model is fundamentally non-commercial: the village is funded by a mix of property taxes, utility fees (water, sewer, stormwater), recreation fees (pool passes, day camp, pavilion rentals), permit and zoning fees, state pass-through funding (Act 51/MDOT reimbursements for M-81 maintenance), and grants (CDBG via MSHDA, Michigan DNR Community Forestry Program via USDA Forest Service, plus local bridge tax). The customer base consists of residents (primary, captive geographic segment), local businesses including Industrial Park tenants (Walbro Engine Management LLC, Millennium Industries, Marshall Distributing Inc.), institutional anchors (Cass City Public Schools, Hills and Dales General Hospital), and regional visitors. Distribution is multi-channel: in-person service at 6506 Main Street, the BSA Online bill-pay portal, downloadable PDF forms submitted by mail or in person, and SAFEBuilt for building permits.

Name

VILLAGE OF CASS CITY

Legal name

Village of Cass City

Website

https://casscity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Village of Cass City is a General Law municipal government in Tuscola County, Michigan, serving ~2,500 residents with police, water/sewer utilities, public works, parks, recreation, and development services under a Council-Manager form of government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAF

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPALAMAA

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Wastewater & Septage Management Services

SECONDARYEUAIAAAF

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Collection & Hauling

SECONDARYBPAIACAD

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities management
• Parks and recreation
• Public safety services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cass City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Street funding is supported by tax revenues among other sources.
2. Utility Fees (Water, Sewer, Storm Water): Residents pay for water, sewer, and storm water services managed by the Department of Public Works.
3. Recreation Fees: Revenue from pool passes, swim lessons, pavilion rentals, and summer day camp programs.
4. Act 51 / MDOT Payments: State funding (Act 51 payments, MDOT reimbursement for M-81 maintenance) and local bridge tax.
5. Permit and Zoning Fees: Fees for zoning permits, building reviews, sign permits, encroachment permits, and other development services.
6. Retirement Contributions: The Village does not offer a Retirement Health Plan or Pension to retirees. Retirement contributions are paid into a 401K Retirement at 10% employer contribution / 4% employee contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village of Cass City is a municipal government entity providing core public services to approximately 2,500 residents in Tuscola County, Michigan. Its offerings include 24/7 police protection, water and sewer utilities, trash and recycling collection, snow removal, street maintenance, parks and recreation (including an 80+ acre municipal park, Helen Stevens Memorial Pool, and summer day camp), and development and zoning services. Online utility bill payment is delivered through the BSA Online portal.

Product overview

The Village of Cass City operates as a General Law Village with a Council-Manager form of government, providing residents a comprehensive suite of municipal services. The core offerings include government administration, public safety (police department providing 24/7 coverage), public utilities (water, sewer, trash collection), and parks and recreation facilities. Key recreational amenities include the Helen Stevens Memorial Pool & Splash Pad, an 80+ acre Municipal Park with diverse athletic facilities, and a Summer Day Camp program. The village also offers online bill payment services through BSA Online, development and zoning services through its Planning Department, and maintains extensive digital forms for resident interactions. The municipality partners with SAFEBuilt for building inspections, Emterra Environmental for recycling, and has achieved Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Administration Core municipal governance including Village Council, Village Manager, Clerk/Treasurer, council meetings, public notices, ordinances, forms, and FOIA services for village residents and businesses.
• Public Safety and Police Services 24/7, 365-day-per-year police protection with 4 full-time and 8 part-time MCOLES-certified officers, school crossing guard services, and mutual aid with Tuscola County Sheriff, Michigan State Police, and local departments.
• Public Utilities (Water, Sewer, Storm Water) Municipal water, sewer, and storm water services including arsenic removal, water quality reporting, and infrastructure maintenance provided by the Department of Public Works and Waste Water Treatment Plant.
• Trash and Recycling Collection Weekly curbside trash pickup (Thursday), recycling services, brush and leaf pickup, and snow removal delivered through a contract with Emterra Environmental USA.
• Online Bill Payment (BSA Online) Online utility bill payment and direct payment enrollment for residents to pay water, sewer, and other municipal fees 24/7.
• Helen Stevens Memorial Pool and Splash Pad Outdoor junior Olympic-size swimming pool and splash pad offering swim lessons, open swim, water aerobics, and pool rentals. Converted to a saline-based water sanitation system in 2009.
• Summer Day Camp Program Summer day camp for children ages 6-12 operated Monday through Thursday from 8am-3pm, including swim days, field trips, and themed activities.
• Municipal Park Facilities 80+ acre recreational park system with baseball and softball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, disc golf, splash pad, pavilions, playgrounds, soccer fields, and sand volleyball courts, plus the Cass City Bark Park.
• Development and Zoning Services Planning, zoning, permits, and economic development services including pre-application conferences, site plan review, zoning permits, sign permits, encroachment permits, rental registration, and redevelopment opportunities as a Redevelopment Ready Community certified by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
• Village Forms and Applications Digital and downloadable village forms including pool passes, council packets, FOIA requests, fee schedules, zoning applications, special event permits, and the Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Interest Form.
• Urban Forestry and Tree Management Public tree inventory and prioritized maintenance program for approximately 2,500 public trees managed by Cass City Public Works through a funded plan with the Michigan DNR Community Forestry Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Cass City High School graduates enter post-secondary education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEDC supports the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification program for Cass City. MEDC also offers economic development programs and incentives that Cass City connects applicants with, including commercial and industrial abatement programs and other development incentives.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDOT provides Act 51 funding and reimburses Cass City for M-81 maintenance. Through the Safe Routes to School program, MDOT has supported sidewalk and street lighting improvements. MDOT is also involved in the annual street improvement program.
• Tuscola County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCass City works closely with the Tuscola County EDC to support economic development initiatives. The EDC offers development incentives and connects the village with state-level resources. Joint DDA/EDC meetings are held monthly with published minutes.
• SAFEBuiltcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAFEBuilt handles all building reviews and permits for the village by contract with Tuscola County. Contact: Phone (989) 262-4546 or [email protected]. A Cass City Zoning Permit must be issued before beginning the building review process.
• Charter CommunicationsminorOthersCharter Communications offers up to 7G cable internet speeds in the Cass City area as part of the village's high-speed internet accessibility partnership.
• Air AdvantageminorOthersAir Advantage provides wireless internet connections at various speeds to Cass City residents as part of the village's high-speed internet accessibility partnership.
• Emterra Environmental USAminorOthersEmterra Environmental USA provides trash pickup (Thursday) and recycling services to Cass City residents. Recycling bins are available at the village office free of charge. Contact: Huron Landfill Corp., 4151 S McMillian Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413, Telephone: 989-658-2594.
• Frankenmuth Credit Union FoundationminorOthersFrankenmuth Credit Union Foundation provided funding for the community mural installed at the Municipal Building in honor of America's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary), created by local volunteers painting individual tiles.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• City of Marlette, Michigan: Small Sanilac County city in Michigan's Thumb with similar police, utility, and recreation services. Comparable as a regional peer serving a similarly scaled population and economy.
• Village of Blissfield, Michigan: A General Law Village in Michigan's southeast region of similar size, providing police, water/sewer utilities, parks, and recreation services to residents. Directly comparable as a small Michigan municipal government with utility operations and recreational amenities.
• City of Bad Axe, Michigan: Huron County seat serving the Thumb region with similar utility, public safety, and parks services. Comparable as a small Thumb-region municipality operating an in-house wastewater and water system.
• City of Caro, Michigan: Tuscola County seat and the closest larger municipal neighbor, offering the same core services (police, DPW, utilities, parks). Comparable as a Michigan Thumb region municipality with overlapping service portfolios and shared regional economic factors.
• Village of Clinton, Michigan: Small General Law Village in Michigan (Lenawee County) with comparable municipal services including police, utilities, and parks. Useful peer for size, governance form, and service portfolio comparison.
• City of Vassar, Michigan: Tuscola County-adjacent small city with comparable municipal services (police, utilities, public works, parks). Directly comparable as a small Michigan municipality with utility operations and a similar tax/fee revenue mix.
• Village of Reese, Michigan: Small Michigan General Law Village providing police, water/sewer, DPW, and parks services. Comparable as a peer small-municipality in the Thumb region with similar service delivery model and population scale.
• Village of Capac, Michigan: Small Michigan village providing police, water/sewer utilities, and park services to a similarly sized population. Comparable as a peer General Law Village with overlapping municipal service delivery.

Others

• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): State-level economic development agency that grants Redevelopment Ready Community certification and economic development incentives to municipalities like Cass City. Comparable as an ecosystem partner rather than direct peer, but the framework of RRC communities serves as the relevant peer set.
• Michigan Municipal League: Statewide association representing Michigan's villages and cities, providing advocacy, training, and shared services. Comparable as an ecosystem/peer organization rather than a competitor, but relevant for benchmarking best practices among Michigan villages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064448089666
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-cass-city

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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