City of Edgerton, Kansas

What City of Edgerton, Kansas does

The City of Edgerton, Kansas is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1883, serving approximately 1,700 residents in southwest Johnson County within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Operated under a Mayor-Council structure with roughly 20 staff, the City delivers a full suite of municipal services including water and wastewater (via the Big Bull Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, capacity 500,000 gallons/day), trash and recycling collection contracted to Gardner Disposal, public works (55 lane miles of streets), community development, code enforcement, animal control, parks and recreation, and contracted policing through the Johnson County Sheriff's Department. The City's defining economic asset is Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC), a 3,000-acre master-planned industrial complex anchored by BNSF Railway's $250 million intermodal facility (443 acres), which has generated approximately $33 million in community reinvestment since 2013.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring property taxes and PILOT payments from LPKC industrial revenue bonds, monthly utility fees (water, sewer, trash, with trash subsidized to $11/month), one-time business and pet licenses ($5/year and $5–$25/year respectively), development permits, and recreation fees from The Greenspace — a 13,000 sq. ft. community facility opened February 2025 featuring a gymnasium, fitness room, splashpad, and tiered memberships. Technology infrastructure includes Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) for water usage tracking and leak detection, online utility billing through Municipal Online Payments, an online permit portal via Tyler Energov, and a recreation management platform (Rec1). The City is governed under the Envision Edgerton 2050 Comprehensive Plan adopted April 11, 2024, which sets growth strategy across downtown development, housing diversity, business growth, and community facilities.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-resident/municipal: services are delivered through City Hall at 404 East Nelson Street, online portals, a 24/7 phone payment line, and community engagement via monthly newsletters, Facebook, X, public Council meetings (twice monthly), and recurring community events. Distribution is single-country/domestic with no geographic expansion beyond the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The customer base is bifurcated between a highly distributed residential population (~1,700 residents paying modest recurring fees) and a concentrated industrial anchor (BNSF Railway, and increasingly DAMAC Digital Solutions and other LPKC tenants) driving the majority of incremental revenue and capital capacity.

Name

City of Edgerton, Kansas

Legal name

City of Edgerton, Kansas

Website

https://edgertonks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Edgerton, Kansas is a municipal government serving approximately 1,700 residents in southwest Johnson County, delivering utilities, public works, recreation, and community development. Its economy is anchored by Logistics Park Kansas City, a 3,000-acre industrial complex featuring BNSF Railway's intermodal facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Refuse Systems (4953), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water utility services
• Wastewater treatment
• Parks and recreation
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgerton, Kansas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes collected from residents and businesses within city limits, including revenue from Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) development and PILOT payments from industrial revenue bonds.
2. Utility Fees: Water, sewer, and trash services billed monthly to residential and commercial customers.
3. Licenses and Permits: Business licenses ($5/year), building permits, pet licenses, and various development permits.
4. Recreation Services: The Greenspace facility membership fees and room rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Edgerton operates as a municipal government providing core public services to its residents and businesses, including water and sanitary sewer utilities (Big Bull Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, 500,000 gallons/day capacity), trash and recycling collection, public works and street maintenance, parks and recreation programming, animal control, code enforcement, building permits and inspections, and economic development. It also operates The Greenspace, a 13,000 sq. ft. community recreation facility opened in February 2025, and partners with ElevateEdgerton! to drive industrial and commercial growth within Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC).

Product overview

The City of Edgerton, Kansas operates as a municipal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services and digital platforms. The city's offerings are organized into core municipal services (utilities, public works, parks and recreation, community development, animal control, and code enforcement) and digital service platforms (online permit portal, business license portal, pet licensing portal, and utility payment portal). The flagship recreation facility is The Greenspace, a 13,000 sq. ft. community center opened in February 2025. The city also administers financial assistance programs including the H.O.M.E. Improvements Program for home repairs, Residential and Senior Property Tax Rebate Programs, and partners with ElevateEdgerton! for economic development activities. Digital services are primarily delivered through third-party platforms including Municipal Online Payments for utility billing, Rec1 for recreation programming, and Tyler Energov for permits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ElevateEdgerton!: Public-private economic development partnership that serves as the proactive advocate for economic advancement in Edgerton, Kansas.
• Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC)
• The Greenspace
• Envision Edgerton 2050

Products and services

• Utility Services (Water and Sanitary Sewer) City-provided water and sanitary sewer service for residential and commercial customers in Edgerton. Sourced primarily from Hillsdale Reservoir and treated at the Big Bull Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (500,000 gallons/day capacity). Includes Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) for usage tracking and leak detection.
• Trash and Recycling Collection Contracted residential solid waste and recycling collection through Gardner Disposal, including weekly trash and recycling pickup, yard waste collection, and bulk item pickup. Monthly rate of $22.00 per customer, subsidized by the City to $11.00 per month.
• The Greenspace Community Center 13,000 sq. ft. community recreation facility at 303 E. Nelson Street in downtown Edgerton offering gymnasium sports, fitness room, community rooms, outdoor splashpad, and event space rentals. Membership and rental fees vary by resident status.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure planning, design and construction; maintenance of 55 lane miles of streets and alleys; stormwater management; snow removal; and brush disposal services for city residents.
• Code Enforcement Enforcement of city ordinances regarding property maintenance, weeds, junk vehicles, and property standards to maintain community quality of life.
• Animal Control Services Animal licensing (dogs, cats, chickens), enforcement of leash laws, animal bite reporting, and regulation of urban chickens and large animals. Operated by the Community Development Department.
• H.O.M.E. Improvements Program Grant program encouraging residential exterior improvements. Eligible homeowners can receive 50% reimbursement up to $2,500 for facade renovations, weatherization, accessibility projects, and landscaping.
• Envision Edgerton 2050 Comprehensive Plan Official comprehensive planning document adopted April 11, 2024 providing guidelines for future growth across four pillars: Downtown Edgerton, Housing Diversity, Business Growth, and Community Facilities & Infrastructure.
• ElevateEdgerton! Economic Development Partnership Public-private economic development partnership that assists developers with development proposals, processes, timelines, and fees, serving as a proactive advocate for economic advancement in Edgerton.
• Business License Program City-issued annual business license required for all businesses operating within city limits, including home-based businesses and contractors. Annual fee of $5 per business, with online application and renewal portal.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permit application, plan review, and inspection services for new construction, renovations, and additions within Edgerton city limits. Online portal launched in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wastewater treatment capacity of 500,000 gallons per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Anchor tenant of Logistics Park Kansas City; $250 million state-of-the-art intermodal facility opened in 2013; 443-acre facility spurring economic development and creating thousands of new jobs
• ElevateEdgerton!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private economic development partnership serving as proactive advocate for economic advancement; assists developers with development process, timeline, and fees
• Gardner DisposalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted provider of residential trash collection services; provides one trash and one recycling cart to each residence; collects on Wednesdays
• Johnson County Fire District #1coreOthersServes Edgerton and surrounding community; fire station located at 3rd Street and Nelson Road; relocating headquarters and administration building to Edgerton at 191st Street near Homestead Lane
• Johnson County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreOthersContracted policing services; added 'power shift' with dedicated officer in residential community for 40 hours per week since 2020; non-emergency dispatch at 913.782.0720
• EvergycoreOthersElectricity provider for Edgerton residents; offers programs for residents having trouble paying electric bills
• Kansas Gas ServicecoreOthersNatural gas services provider; offers Share the Warmth assistance program for residents struggling with bills
• Johnson County Rural Water District 7coreOthersPartnership for water supply sourcing; majority of Edgerton's water sourced from Hillsdale Reservoir
• Miami County Rural Water District 2coreOthersPartnership for water supply sourcing
• Baldwin CitycoreOthersPartnership for water supply sourcing
• Gardner-Edgerton USD 231coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district serving Edgerton; Edgerton Elementary School (K-4) located in Edgerton; recognized leader in Kansas with Challenge Award, Standard of Excellence Award, and Governor's Achievement Award
• DAMAC Digital SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData center project at 31800 West 196th Street in Logistics Park Kansas City; using closed-loop cooling system; purchasing existing building with 10-year abatement expiring 2027; no new tax abatements requested
• Hillsdale Watershed CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity is major contributor; treats approximately 2,500 acres to remove chemicals and reduce sedimentation in area lakes and streams

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• City of Ankeny, Iowa: Des Moines suburb that transformed from a small town into a logistics and data center hub, mirroring Edgerton's LPKC trajectory. Comparable in industrial-led municipal growth, but with a larger population and broader tax base.
• City of Wilmer, Texas: Dallas County logistics hub municipality anchored by major rail/intermodal tenants. Comparable in industrial-tenant-driven growth model and revenue concentration, but operates in a different state regulatory environment.

Direct peers

• City of Basehor, Kansas: Leavenworth County small city with parallel growth profile and similar municipal service portfolio. Comparable in council-manager governance, small staff, and residential annexation dynamics.
• City of Bonner Springs, Kansas: Nearby Kansas City metro city with similar mix of municipal utilities, parks/recreation, and small industrial tenants. Comparable in revenue model (property tax + utility fees) and infrastructure investment approach.
• City of Spring Hill, Kansas: Nearby Johnson/Miami County city with similar small-city municipal service structure and rapid residential growth. Comparable in water/sewer utility model, parks & recreation offerings, and small-city administrative capacity.
• City of De Soto, Kansas: Small Johnson County municipality with water/wastewater utilities, parks, and community development focus. Comparable in population scale (~6,000), administrative lean operations, and tax base composition.
• City of Gardner, Kansas: Adjacent Johnson County municipality of comparable and rapidly growing residential/industrial profile. Provides contracted trash services to Edgerton and shares the same regional labor shed and county governance. Highly comparable in service mix, population scale, and growth trajectory.
• City of Tonganoxie, Kansas: Leavenworth County small city with active industrial recruitment and similar parks & recreation investments. Comparable in budget scale, comprehensive planning approach, and reliance on county services.
• City of Baldwin City, Kansas: Existing water-supply partner to Edgerton and similarly sized small Kansas city. Comparable in municipal utility operations, small-town governance model, and reliance on county-level services for policing and fire.

Broad incumbents

• City of Olathe, Kansas: Larger Johnson County city with mature municipal services, water utility, and parks system. Comparable in service portfolio and integrated utility delivery, but with substantially larger scale and more diversified tax base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cityofedgerton
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofedgertonks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-edgerton-kansas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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