City Of Trinity

What City Of Trinity does

City of Trinity is a municipal government entity located in Trinity, Trinity County, Texas, operating under Texas state law with a lean staff of 19 employees. It provides a comprehensive bundle of public services to residents and businesses within its incorporated city limits, including water supply and sewer services, trash collection (subcontracted to Ecowaste Solutions for heavy trash), police protection, animal control, public library services (through the Blanche K. Werner Public Library), community center and annex room rentals, and building/electrical/gas/plumbing permits and inspections. The city also coordinates public transportation access through Brazos Transit District and operates a Genasys Protect emergency alert system.

The business model is that of a traditional municipal government, with revenue derived from utility payments (water/sewer bills with a $10 residential late charge and 10% commercial late charge effective September 2025), permit fees (plumbing and gas at $50, electrical at $75, building permits priced case-by-case), deposits ($220 water service connection deposit), community center rentals ($400-$1,860 depending on configuration and alcohol service), and miscellaneous fees. Grants supplement the budget, including federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA/SLFRF) and state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds. Service distribution occurs through City Hall walk-in service, online payment portals, phone payment systems, and contracted partner channels.

The city is governed by Mayor Billy Goodin (serving since 2022) and a five-member city council, with regular monthly meetings held on the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 101 West Madison Street. Annual financial audits from 2005 through 2024 are publicly available. The operating technology stack is minimal and outsourced: an IONOS-hosted website, third-party payment processors, and basic notification systems. City of Trinity is not a private enterprise and is not a candidate for traditional equity investment; it is a public entity serving a small, geographically defined population.

Name

City Of Trinity

Legal name

City of Trinity

Website

https://cityoftrinity.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City of Trinity is a municipal government in Trinity County, Texas, providing utilities, public safety, permits, and community services to residents and businesses within its city limits, operated by 19 employees under a mayor and city council.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Waste management services
• Public safety services
• Community facility rentals
• Permit inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Trinity

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Payments: Revenue generated from water, sewer, and utility service payments from residents and businesses within the city limits. Includes water bill payments, deposit fees, and late charges.
2. Permits and Fees: Revenue from building permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, gas permits, and various inspection fees. Building permit pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis.
3. Garbage and Trash Services: Revenue from trash collection services with rates effective March 1, 2026. Commercial accounts incur a 10% late charge effective September 1, 2025.
4. Community Center Rental: Rental fees for the Community Center and Annex Room, including deposits and special event fees. Government entities receive fee waivers. 501(c)(3) organizations receive discounted rates.
5. Police Department Services: Revenue from Trinity Police Department ticket payments processed online or by phone.
6. Grant Funding: Federal and state grant funding including Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Trinity is a municipal government that provides essential public services to residents and businesses within its city limits in Trinity, Texas. Core offerings include water and sewer utilities, trash collection, police protection, animal control, transportation coordination, public library access, community center rentals, and building, electrical, gas, and plumbing permit and inspection services. The city also administers online and phone-based payment systems for utility bills, deposits, police tickets, and miscellaneous municipal fees.

Product overview

City of Trinity is a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to residents of Trinity, Texas. The city's offerings include essential utilities (water, sewer, trash collection), public safety (police, animal control), community facilities (library, community center), transportation coordination, permit services, and online payment systems. The city operates various digital portals for water bill payments, permit applications, and miscellaneous fee collections, enabling residents to access municipal services online and by phone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blanche K. Werner Public Library: Public library operated by the City of Trinity at 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity, TX 75862

Products and services

• Water Services Municipal water supply and distribution services provided to residents and businesses within Trinity city limits. Online and phone-based bill payment is available, with deposits of $220.00 for new service connections and $10.00 late charges for residential accounts paid after 5pm on the 15th.
• Sewer Services Municipal sewage collection and treatment services provided within Trinity city limits as part of the city's core public utility offerings.
• Trash Collection Services Curbside trash pickup services with cart placement guidelines for residents and businesses within city limits. Heavy trash pickup is coordinated through subcontractor Ecowaste Solutions (936-622-2973). Rates are effective March 1, 2026, with a 10% late charge on commercial accounts effective September 1, 2025.
• Police Services Trinity Police Department services including law enforcement, public safety, and ticket payment processing for residents and visitors. Ticket payments are accepted online via heartlandpaymentservices.net or by phone at 877-589-8143.
• Animal Control Services Municipal animal control services provided to Trinity residents covering animal-related ordinances, complaints, and enforcement within city limits.
• Transportation Services Public transportation coordination provided through partnership with Brazos Transit District, giving Trinity residents access to affordable transportation to goods and services. Residents can reach BTD at 1-800-272-0039 or www.BTD.org.
• Blanche K. Werner Public Library Public library services located at 203 Prospect Dr., Trinity, TX 75862, including catalog access (via trinity.ploud.net), programs, and community resources. Hours: Mon-Thu 1pm-6pm, Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Sun Closed.
• Community Center Rental Rental facilities including the Community Center with kitchen, Annex Room, and Stewart Park for events and gatherings. Tiered pricing applies based on kitchen access and alcohol consumption (12-hour rental periods), with discounted rates for 501(c)(3) non-profits and fee waivers for government entities.
• Permit Services Building, electrical, gas, and plumbing permit issuance and inspection services within Trinity city limits. Permit fees include $75 for electrical and $50 for plumbing and gas; building permit pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Council meetings held monthly on second Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Brazos Transit DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazos Transit District provides affordable and convenient transportation services and infrastructure to allow the general public access to goods and services. City of Trinity residents can access transportation through BTD by visiting www.BTD.org or calling 1-800-272-0039.
• Genasys ProtectcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency alert and notification system for the City of Trinity. Residents can register for the Genasys Protect Alert System to receive notifications about weather emergencies, public safety alerts, and critical city information.
• Ecowaste SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides heavy trash pickup services for City of Trinity residents. Contact: 936-622-2973. Accepts furniture, toys, yard tools, bundled carpet, fence panels, and additional trash bags.
• U.S. Department of the Treasury (ARPA/SLFRF)coreOthersFederal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) allocated to the City of Trinity for purchasing service trucks and infrastructure improvements.
• Texas General Land Office (GLO)coreOthersState agency administering Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery programs. City of Trinity applied for 2024 Disasters Local Communities Program funding through GLO for community development projects.
• Trinity CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Trinity County for county-wide services and emergency management. Public notices include date information for both City of Trinity and Trinity County.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Lovelady: Neighboring small town in Houston County, Texas with a comparable population size and municipal service model, including water utilities, trash collection, and community facilities.
• City of Groveton: County seat of Trinity County, Texas and the closest peer municipality — a similarly small Texas town providing overlapping municipal services (utilities, public safety, permits) to a comparable rural population.
• City of Riverside (Texas): Small Walker County, Texas municipality offering similar small-town municipal services — water, sewer, and community facilities — and competing for the same regional grant pools.
• City of Onalaska (Texas): Small East Texas lakeside town with a comparable population and municipal service portfolio, including water utilities, trash services, and community center rentals.

Others

• Texas Municipal League: Statewide association supporting small Texas cities like Trinity with legislative advocacy, training, and intergovernmental coordination — a relevant ecosystem participant for benchmarking services and grant access.
• Texas General Land Office (CDBG-DR programs): State agency administering disaster-recovery and community development block grants that the City of Trinity applies for — a key funding-counterparty analogous to a 'funder peer' for capital project planning.
• Ecowaste Solutions: Solid-waste services provider already partnered with Trinity and serving comparable small Texas municipalities, representing an outsourced channel for service delivery.
• Brazos Transit District: Regional transit partner that already delivers a service line for the City of Trinity and serves similar small-town jurisdictions across the Brazos Valley, providing a template for outsourced service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• City of Huntsville (Texas): Larger county seat (Walker County) operating an overlapping set of municipal services at greater scale, useful as an incumbent comparison for utility operations, permitting, and emergency management practices.

Regional players

• City of Trinity's sister cities — small East Texas municipalities: Other similarly sized municipalities in the East Texas region (e.g., Corrigan, Groesbeck, Jewett) that compete for the same GLO-administered CDBG and rural-development grant funding.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bkwernerpublib
• Instagraminstagram.com/bkwernerpublib
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-trinity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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