City of Cordova

What City of Cordova does

The City of Cordova is a municipal government entity located in Walker County, Alabama, originally settled as "Dent's Place" in 1859 on the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River and renamed by Captain Benjamin M. Long after Cordoba, Mexico. The city was dramatically impacted by an EF-3 and EF-4 tornado on April 27, 2011, and has since been engaged in long-term rebuilding and infrastructure modernization. It is governed by an elected Mayor (Jeremy Pate) and a five-member City Council (with Ed Earp reappointed in February 2025 after a resignation), and operates municipal departments including Police (Chief Harold Cox), Fire (Chief Dean Harbison), Public Works, Children's Programs, and Senior Programs. The city delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within its municipal limits, including public safety, utilities (water, gas, sewer, garbage via the wholly-owned Cordova Water and Gas subsidiary), community recreation, and municipal court operations.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of streams typical of a small municipality: property taxes and municipal fees flowing into the general fund; subscription-style utility fees from Cordova Water and Gas; transactional court fines and fees through the Cordova Municipal Court; one-time business license fees; and grant funding from federal and state sources including a $6,474,935 RAISE Grant (2022) for road infrastructure and ARPA funds for capital projects. Programming revenue is modest — children's summer camp at $400 per child and after-school programming at $25 per week per child. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at City Hall (154 Main Street) and department-specific facilities (Cordova Community Center, Senior Program site at 65 3rd Ave, Cordova Water and Gas at 20 Mill Street), supplemented by self-serve online portals for utility and court fine payments.

The customer base comprises Cordova residents (primary), local businesses (licensed operators), and visitors/tourism participants using parks and events. Marketing and citizen engagement run through the official cordovaal.org website, monthly newsletters, community events organized by the Cordova Events Committee, news media coverage, and a Facebook presence. Education partnerships with Walker County School System and capital improvements (Indian Head Mill Park, planned $12M infrastructure including a Wastewater Treatment Plant groundbreaking scheduled for May 5, 2026) form the core of the city's current strategic posture, with Cordova Economic and Industrial Development Authority (CEIDA) acting as the principal vehicle for economic development initiatives.

Name

City of Cordova

Legal name

City of Cordova

Website

https://cordovaal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Cordova is a municipal government in Walker County, Alabama, founded in 1859, providing public safety, utilities, infrastructure, and community programs to residents and businesses within city limits through departments including police, fire, public works, courts, and economic development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities management
• Community recreation programs
• Public safety services
• Economic development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cordova

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes and Municipal Revenue: General fund revenue from property taxes, business licenses, and municipal fees to support city operations and services.
2. Utility Services (Water, Gas, Sewer): Revenue from Cordova Water and Gas for water, gas, sewer, and garbage services to residents.
3. Municipal Court Fines and Fees: Revenue from traffic tickets, municipal fines, and court fees collected through Cordova Municipal Court.
4. Business Licenses: Fees collected from businesses operating within city limits for business licensing.
5. Federal and State Grants: Grant funding from federal programs including RAISE Grant of $6,474,935 for infrastructure improvements and ARPA funding for projects.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Cordova provides essential municipal government services to its residents and businesses, including public safety (police and fire), public works, utilities (water, gas, sewer, garbage) via Cordova Water and Gas, municipal court services, business and alcohol licensing, parks and recreation, and community programs (Children's Summer Camp, After School Program, and Senior Program). The city also supports economic development through the Cordova Economic and Industrial Development Authority (CEIDA), managing infrastructure projects and community events.

Product overview

The City of Cordova is a municipal government entity, not a technology product company. Its 'offerings' consist of government services including public safety (fire, police), public works, utilities (water, gas, sewer), community programs (children's summer camp, after-school program, senior program), economic development, event planning, and various municipal administrative services such as business licensing, alcohol licensing, zoning, building permits, and court services. These are civic services, not commercial products or technology offerings. No named product brands, modules, or technology products were identified in the source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cordova Water and Gas Utility Services
• Cordova Municipal Court Services
• Children's Summer Camp Program
• After School Program
• Senior Program
• Business and Alcohol Licensing
• Economic and Industrial Development Services
• Police Department Services
• Fire Department Services
• Parks and Recreation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• National Blue Ribbon School recognition for Cordova Elementary School
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cordova Economic and Industrial Development Authority (CEIDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEIDA develops, implements and manages programs and initiatives that enhance quality of life throughout Cordova by addressing infrastructure improvements, parks and playgrounds, economic development, workforce readiness, and homelessness prevention. The Events Committee is a sub-committee of CEIDA.
• Walker County School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city's schools including Cordova Elementary, Bankhead Middle School, and Cordova High School are part of the Walker County School System. The city supports educational initiatives and the school system provides education services to city residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• City of Carbon Hill, Alabama: Small Walker County municipal government offering standard public safety, utility, and public works services. Comparable in scale, funding structure, and rural-Alabama service delivery model.
• City of Dora, Alabama: Adjacent Walker County small city providing the same municipal service portfolio to a comparable population base. Operates in the same labor market and faces the same regional competitive dynamics.
• City of Parrish, Alabama: Small Walker County municipality with comparable municipal service delivery, public works responsibilities, and economic development challenges. Directly relevant peer given shared geography and demographics.
• City of Jasper, Alabama: County seat of Walker County and the largest nearby municipal government. Operates the same mix of utilities, public safety, public works, and economic development services for a similar Walker County population, making it the closest functional peer.
• City of Sumiton, Alabama: Small Walker County municipality offering comparable municipal services (police, fire, water/sewer, business licensing) to a similarly sized population. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and service mix.

Regional players

• City of Winfield, Alabama: Small northwest Alabama municipal government with comparable service delivery profile. Comparable in scale, rural-Alabama demographic context, and reliance on a mix of local tax revenue and grant funding for capital projects.
• City of Adamsville, Alabama: Small Birmingham-area municipality providing the same municipal service portfolio. Comparable in population scale and infrastructure profile, though operating within a different county context.
• City of Pleasant Grove, Alabama: Small Birmingham-area municipal government providing the same core services (public safety, utilities, public works, municipal court). Comparable in scale and operational structure despite different county context.
• City of Hanceville, Alabama: Small Alabama municipal government in Cullman County providing comparable public safety, utilities, and economic development services. Useful peer for benchmarking small-city municipal operations and capital planning.
• City of Warrior, Alabama: Nearby Jefferson County small city on the I-22 corridor. Comparable municipal service mix and population scale, with similar small-city governance and infrastructure challenges in the Birmingham metro periphery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-cordova

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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