City Of East Palestine

What City Of East Palestine does

The Village of East Palestine is a municipal corporation in Columbiana County, Ohio, operating under a Council-Manager form of government and serving approximately 4,761 residents across 3.15 square miles. It provides the full suite of municipal services through eight departments: police (11 full-time plus 2 part-time officers), fire/EMS (41 members, including 17 firefighters-only, 3 EMS paramedics, 2 advanced EMTs, 18 EMTs, 10 EMS-only, and 18 dual-certified), water and sewer utilities (26–28 miles of lines, five drinking water wells), streets (27 center-line miles plus alleys, 91,020 feet of storm drains, 750 catch basins), parks and recreation (pool, community center, pavilions), cemeteries, building/zoning, and finance. The Communications Division serves as a certified Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP/911) dispatching police, fire, and EMS across three jurisdictions and eight departments, with all dispatchers dual-certified as PST and EMD. Technology includes a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) water filtration system commissioned June 2024 in response to the 2023 train derailment, the MyID cloud-based medical information system accessible via QR code, and an InvoiceCloud online utility billing portal.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of recurring streams: property taxes (administered in part through Community Reinvestment Area exemptions), village income tax (with a 2023 ordinance exempting derailment-related compensation), monthly water and sewer service fees (usage-based with $31.09–$28.14 minimums plus per-1,000-gallon charges), parks and recreation fees (pool admissions, season passes, facility rentals), one-time cemetery and burial fees, and licensing/permit revenue (contractor registration at $50/year, building permits, business grants). The Village recently launched a Business Vibrancy Grant Program offering forgivable loans up to $2,500 with a 50% match. Services are delivered through in-person visits at the 85 North Market St. Municipal Building, online portals, field operations, and a regional 911 dispatch footprint. The Village is actively pursuing economic recovery following the February 2023 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment, formalized through the September 2023 establishment of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and an ongoing Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) proposal with Unity Township.

Name

City Of East Palestine

Legal name

Village of East Palestine

Website

https://eastpalestine-oh.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Village of East Palestine is a municipal government in Columbiana County, Ohio, serving approximately 4,761 residents with public safety, water/sewer utilities, infrastructure, parks, and economic development services, currently focused on post-2023 derailment recovery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAF

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

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAB

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety dispatch
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Building and zoning permits

Headquarters

HQ city

East Palestine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes collected through the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) program which provides tax exemptions on new construction or renovation value for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to encourage economic development.
2. Water and Sewer Service Fees: Monthly utility charges for water and sewer services with minimum charges plus usage-based rates per 1,000 gallons. Includes flat sewer rates and higher rates for outside customers.
3. Village Income Tax: Income taxes collected by the village, with recent exemption for derailment-related compensation payments to residents and businesses.
4. Parks and Recreation Fees: Revenue from pool admissions, season passes, swimming lessons, pool parties, and park facility rentals including the community center, pavilions, gazebo, and scout cabin.
5. Cemetery and Burial Fees: Fees for grave spaces, interments (Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday/Holidays), cremations, and disinterment. Resident and non-resident pricing varies.
6. Licensing and Permit Fees: Revenue from contractor registration ($50 annually), solicitor/vendor licenses, community event permits, and building permits.
7. Business Vibrancy Grant Program: Forgivable loans up to $2,500 for exterior improvements with 50% match requirement. Maximum 12 awards annually for businesses and commercial property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village of East Palestine is a municipal government providing public services to approximately 5,000 residents. Core offerings include police, fire and EMS services (with a 911 dispatch center covering three jurisdictions and eight departments), water and sewer utilities, street and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation (including a community pool), cemetery services, building and zoning permitting, and economic development programs such as tax abatements and matching grants.

Product overview

The Village of East Palestine is a municipal government offering residents a comprehensive suite of public services through its official website portal and direct departmental operations. The core digital product is the official government website (eastpalestine-oh.gov), which serves as the primary interface for accessing Online Water/Sewer Payment System, permit applications, meeting minutes, news alerts, and various forms. Core municipal services include Police Department with Communications Division dispatch services, Fire Department and EMS with the MyID medical information program, Water and Sewer Utilities, Street Department, Parks and Recreation (including pool facilities), Building and Zoning, and Cemeteries. Economic development offerings include the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement program, and Business Vibrancy Grant Program. A Medical Monitoring Program was established following the 2023 train derailment incident.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Law enforcement services including 911 emergency response, non-emergency dispatch, police reports, community policing, and crossing guard services for Village residents and visitors.
• Communications Division (911 Dispatch) Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) providing certified dispatching for police, fire, and EMS across three jurisdictions and eight departments.
• Fire Department and EMS Services Fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, emergency management, and public safety education programs serving the Village and mutual aid areas.
• Water and Sewer Utilities Services Municipal water treatment and wastewater services including 26-28 miles of water and sewer lines, five drinking water wells, the Water Treatment Plant with Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration, and usage-based billing.
• Street Department Services Infrastructure maintenance including 27 center-line miles of streets, storm drains, catch basins, snow removal, street sweeping, forestry, and road repairs.
• Parks and Recreation Services Park management including the East Palestine Park Community Pool, shelters, community center, gazebo, scout cabin, swimming lessons, season passes, and park facility rentals.
• Cemeteries Services Municipal cemetery management at Glenview Cemetery including grave spaces, burial and cremation interments, and cemetery record administration.
• Building and Zoning Services Building permits, zoning compliance, code enforcement, contractor registration, property inspections, unsafe building condemnations, and demolitions.
• Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Program Tax abatement program providing tax exemptions on new construction or renovation value for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to encourage economic development.
• Business Vibrancy Grant Program Forgivable loan program up to $2,500 per business/commercial property owner for exterior improvements with 50% match requirement, with up to 12 awards annually and 2-year compliance term.
• Community Event and Parade Permits Permit processing for community events, parades, contractor registration, and solicitor/vendor licenses within Village parks and public spaces.
• Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation authorized under Ohio Revised Code to drive economic development, negotiate deals, sign contracts, and spearhead revitalization initiatives for the Village.
• Online Water/Sewer Bill Payment System Digital bill payment portal enabling residents to pay water and sewer utility bills online through InvoiceCloud, available 24/7.

Named customers2 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bricker GraydoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Ohio law firm with specializations including economic development. Partnered with the Village beginning September 2023 to conduct economic development planning process with regional economic development partners. assisting with establishment of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC).
• Regional Economic Development PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple regional economic development partners collaborated with the Village starting September 2023 to conduct economic development planning process and support the establishment of the Community Improvement Corporation.
• Valley PartnersminorOthersSmall business loans provider listed as a resource for small businesses in East Palestine.
• OMEGAminorOthersEconomic development organization providing small business loans. Listed as a resource for East Palestine small businesses.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)minorOthersProvides counseling, classes, business plans, interns, and technology support for small businesses. Listed as a resource for East Palestine small businesses.
• Youngstown Business IncubatorminorOthersBusiness incubator providing support and services for East Palestine businesses. Listed as a resource.
• MAGNETminorOthersManufacturing support and services organization. Listed as a resource for East Palestine manufacturing businesses.
• Mahoning Valley Manufacturing CoalitionminorOthersManufacturing coalition providing support and services. Listed as a resource for East Palestine manufacturing businesses.
• Columbiana County Port AuthorityminorOthersProvides incentive job-creating capital investments for East Palestine area. Listed as a resource for capital investments.
• Lake to RiverminorOthersEconomic development organization providing incentive job-creating capital investments. Listed as a resource for East Palestine.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the Sound the Alarm Campaign providing FREE smoke alarms. Fire department installs alarms for residents living in housing without adequate working smoke alarms (one per each level of home).
• Unity TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent township collaborating with the Village on Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) proposal designed to support economic growth, infrastructure expansion, job creation, and long-term community sustainability. JEDD focused on vacant, agricultural, commercial, and future development properties.
• East Palestine Area Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Chamber of Commerce (eastpalestinechamber.com) supporting business community in East Palestine. Listed as a resource on Village website.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of Minerva: Small Ohio village (~3,700) in neighboring Carroll/Columbiana counties operating standard municipal services under Ohio municipal law. Comparable population, geographic profile, and service delivery scope.
• Village of Sebring: Small Ohio village in Mahoning/Columbiana area with similar population (~4,000), similar Council-Manager governance, and delivery of municipal services (police, fire, water, sewer, streets, parks). Comparable scale and operating model.
• City of Columbiana: Neighboring small Ohio municipality in Columbiana County, similar population size (~6,000), and provides the same core municipal services (police, fire/EMS, water, sewer, streets, parks, zoning) under a Council-Manager form of government. Most directly comparable governance and service-delivery peer.
• Village of Lisbon: Small Columbiana County village adjacent to East Palestine, comparable population (~2,800), also governed as a municipal corporation under Ohio Revised Code and delivering standard local government services. Geographic and demographic peer in the same county.
• Village of Wellsville: Small Ohio village in Columbiana County along the Ohio River providing the standard municipal service suite. Direct peer in terms of scale, geography, and Ohio municipal governance structure.
• City of Salem: Slightly larger Columbiana County municipality (~12,000 residents) operating the same set of municipal services (police, fire, water/sewer, streets, parks, zoning). Useful peer for service-scaling benchmarks and for larger-village comparison.
• City of Leetonia: Small Columbiana County municipality with comparable population (~1,900-2,000) offering police, fire/EMS, water, sewer, and street services. Geographic neighbor and similar small-village operating model.

Regional players

• Village of Struthers: Mahoning County village of similar size (~10,000) offering the same municipal service mix. Regional peer, slightly larger but useful for comparing public-safety dispatch and utility operations at the next tier.
• City of Campbell: Small Mahoning County, Ohio municipality (~8,000) operating similar municipal services. Comparable scale though slightly larger; useful regional benchmark rather than direct one-to-one peer.

Others

• Ohio Municipal League: Ohio statewide association representing municipal governments; not a competing operator but the principal peer organization providing policy advocacy, training, and shared services that East Palestine participates in. Useful ecosystem/association peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 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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