City Of Pataskala

What City Of Pataskala does

The City of Pataskala is a chartered municipal government in Licking County, Ohio, serving approximately 17,886 residents across nearly 30 square miles, roughly 19 miles east of Columbus. It operates under a Mayor-Council-Administrator governance structure with seven City Council members and provides a full suite of municipal services including police protection (with K-9 and detective units), fire protection via the jointly-controlled West Licking Joint Fire District, water and sewer utilities, public works (maintaining approximately 300 lane miles of roadway), planning and zoning, Mayor's Court, and a seven-park recreation system including a municipal pool, youth soccer, and adult softball leagues.

The city's technology backbone is a stack of commercial municipal SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: the website runs on Munibit (membership and government CMS), ArcGIS provides GIS mapping, InvoiceCloud processes utility billing, CivicRec handles recreation registration, and RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) collects municipal income tax. No API, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities are offered. The core digital "product" is the city government website itself, which aggregates online payments, permit applications, court fine payments, and service requests.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of streams: a 1.0% municipal income tax on earned income (yielding $5.7-6.1 million annually and funding Police and Public Service departments), subscription-based water and sewer utility billing, parks and recreation fees (pool memberships, league registrations, shelter rentals), permits and licensing fees, and Mayor's Court fines. Economic development is pursued through Community Reinvestment Areas (CRA) for tax abatement and access to Foreign Trade Zone 138 status via the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, leveraging strategic positioning along the I-70 corridor to attract commercial and industrial tenants to the Pataskala Corporate Park.

Name

City Of Pataskala

Legal name

City of Pataskala

Website

https://cityofpataskalaohio.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Pataskala is a chartered Ohio municipality serving 17,886 residents across nearly 30 square miles east of Columbus, delivering police, fire, utility, public works, parks, and court services funded primarily by a 1.0% municipal income tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Municipal income tax
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pataskala

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Income Tax: The city collects a 1.0% tax on earned income (wages, tips, bonuses, rental income, business profits). Approved by voters in May 2010 to fund Police and Public Service departments. Revenue is collected through RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency). Exemptions include interest/dividend income, retirement income (Social Security, pensions, IRA, 401(k)), military pay, unemployment compensation, alimony/child support, and annuity income.
2. Water and Sewer Utility Services: The city provides water and sewer billing and service to residents within and outside city limits. The Utility Department serves approximately 1,800 residents within city limits and 1,200 outside city limits.
3. Parks and Recreation Fees: Revenue from pool memberships, daily passes, swim lessons, park shelter rentals, athletic field rentals, youth soccer registration, adult softball league fees, and pool party rentals.
4. Permits and Fees: Revenue from various permits including garage sale permits ($5), zoning permits, and other administrative fees.
5. Mayor's Court Fines: Revenue from traffic violations and misdemeanor cases processed through Mayor's Court, including online payments, in-person payments, and mail payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Pataskala delivers core municipal government services to residents and businesses within its corporate limits, including police protection, fire protection (via West Licking Joint Fire District), water and sewer utility services, parks and recreation programming, public works/road maintenance, planning and zoning, Mayor's Court, and permitting. Revenue is generated through a 1.0% municipal income tax collected by RITA, monthly water and sewer billing, recreation fees, permits, and Mayor's Court fines, while a public-facing website powered by Munibit and a recreation site on pataskalaparksandrecreation.com serve as primary digital service channels.

Product overview

The City of Pataskala operates a unified municipal government platform offering residents access to various city services through its official website. The primary digital product is the city government website itself, which serves as a portal for utility billing (water and sewer), parks and recreation programs (including the Pataskala Youth Soccer League, Adult Softball League, and Municipal Pool), permits and zoning services, Mayor's Court, and public safety departments including Police and Fire Protection. The city's revenue includes a 1.0% municipal income tax collected through RITA. The website also provides access to city council information, meeting minutes, job opportunities, and community resources. No commercial SaaS products or technology platforms are offered—the services are purely municipal government functions delivered to residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.0% income tax generated $5.7-6.1 million annually, enabling road projects, new police station, additional officers, and cruisers

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2010RITA is a non-profit Council of Governments that collects the city's 1.0% municipal income tax, provides reporting, and ensures compliance with the city's tax code. RITA charges 2.5-3.0% of amounts collected (approximately $157,000/year average), which is more efficient than in-house collection would require.
• West Licking Joint Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1982, the West Licking Joint Fire District has protected Pataskala and Kirkersville with emergency services including medical services, fire suppression, and emergency prevention education.
• Licking County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Pataskala residents with disease prevention and control, health education, WIC provisions, birth/death certificates, emergency planning, and various health inspections and wellness programs.
• Isaac Wiles Law FirmcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIsaac Wiles Law Firm serves as the contracted Law Firm to represent the City of Pataskala. The firm's Director of Law advises elected officials, commissions, boards, and staff on municipal law matters.
• Columbus Pool Management GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Pool Management Group operates swim lessons at the Pataskala Municipal Pool and provides lifeguard services for pool parties.
• The Montrose GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Montrose Group serves as the city's economic development partner alongside the City Administrator and Planning and Zoning Director to assist developers and attract commercial/industrial investment.
• Columbia GascoreOthersColumbia Gas provides natural gas service to Pataskala residents and is the contact for gas leak emergencies (1-800-344-4077).
• LEADS CenterminorOthersCommunity Action Agency for Licking County that administers the Home Relief Grant program offering utility bill assistance to low-income households.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA partners with the city to provide archery programming as a summer activity, with plans to grow into a year-round program.
• Columbus Regional Airport Authority (FTZ 138)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPataskala businesses can obtain Foreign Trade Zone status as part of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, FTZ 138 region, enabling international trade benefits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Westerville, Ohio: Larger Columbus northern suburb with comparable service portfolio (income tax, utilities, parks, recreation, Mayor's Court) and similar Ohio charter-municipality governance framework.
• City of Granville, Ohio: Nearby Licking County municipality operating the same Ohio municipal governance model with income tax, utilities, and parks services, although smaller in scale and more residential in mix.
• City of Newark, Ohio: County seat of Licking County, Ohio. Comparable municipal government delivering utility, police, recreation, and economic development services to a larger population within the same county and labor market.
• City of Pickerington, Ohio: Fairfield County suburb of similar population size with municipal income tax, parks and recreation programming, and residential growth dynamics driven by Columbus metro spillover.
• City of Hilliard, Ohio: Columbus western suburb of comparable population scale with a similar mix of municipal income tax, utilities, parks and recreation, and CRA-supported economic development programs.
• City of Gahanna, Ohio: Adjacent Columbus suburb offering similar municipal services including income tax, utilities, parks and recreation, and economic development programs along the I-270 corridor.
• City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio: Columbus eastern suburb of comparable size offering similar municipal services including income tax, utilities, parks and recreation, and CRA-style economic development along the I-70 corridor.
• City of Canal Winchester, Ohio: Columbus southeast suburb with comparable municipal services including income tax, utilities, parks and recreation, and CRA-based economic development along a major highway corridor.
• City of Heath, Ohio: Adjacent Licking County municipality with comparable population scale, municipal income tax structure, and similar mix of utility, police, parks, and economic development services.
• City of Groveport, Ohio: Columbus-area suburb operating similar municipal services including income tax collection, water/sewer utilities, parks, and economic development programs targeting industrial corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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