What Stadt Erftstadt does

Stadt Erftstadt is a municipal government entity (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) headquartered in Erftstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1969 through administrative reform that merged 14 former municipalities into a single administrative unit named after the Erft river, the city serves approximately 50,000 residents distributed across 14 districts spanning roughly 120 square kilometers of territory, including the Ville lake district, the Erft river valley, agricultural lands, and historic town centers. It is governed by mayor Carolin Weitzel and operates with approximately 60–62 administrative staff who collectively maintain city operations and digital service delivery.

The city's primary public-facing product is the official city portal at www.erftstadt.de, integrated with a suite of sub-products including the Geoportal (geographic information system for development plans, land use plans, and cadastral data), the Online-Terminvereinbarung (online appointment booking with the citizen's office and other departments), the Kita-Navigator (daycare facility finder and registration portal), the Ratsinformationssystem (council information system for political bodies and meetings), the Vergaben & Ausschreibungen (public procurement portal), the Abfallentsorgung/Abfallberatung (waste management information), the Adressverzeichnis (community address directory with self-service registration), and the Bürgeraccount (citizen account system). Supporting cultural and educational services include the Stadtbücherei (municipal library), the Bernd-Alois-Zimmermann Musikschule (music school offering instrument lessons from age four), and the Volkshochschule Erftstadt (adult education center). The technology stack is built on the InfoSite 6.0 CMS by Sitepark GmbH, hosted by municipal IT provider KDVZ Rhein-Erft-Rur, with Plausible Analytics used for privacy-focused web analytics, ReadSpeaker for text-to-speech accessibility, and integrations with Google Maps and Google Translate.

Stadt Erftstadt does not sell commercial products; revenue is generated through municipal taxes (Grundsteuer/property tax and Gewerbesteuer/business tax), state and federal grants from North Rhine-Westphalia and the federal government for infrastructure and social services, and nominal service fees for documents, permits, and access to recreational facilities such as swimming pools and libraries. Pricing is set by municipal regulations rather than market mechanisms. Citizen outreach operates through a multi-channel approach spanning Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, an email newsletter, news content, and a comprehensive event calendar. The city maintains four sister-city partnerships — Wokingham (UK, since 1977), Viry-Chatillon (France, since 1980), Jelenia Góra (Poland, since 1995), and Ternopil (Ukraine, signed February 10, 2023) — and has been a certified Fairtrade Town since 2017.

Name

Stadt Erftstadt

Legal name

Stadt Erftstadt

Website

https://erftstadt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stadt Erftstadt is a German municipal government entity founded in 1969, serving approximately 50,000 residents across 14 districts in North Rhine-Westphalia. It delivers civil administration, education, and digital citizen services through its official city portal, funded by local taxes and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Other General Government Support (92119), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Citizen services
• Waste management
• Civic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Erftstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Erftstadt generates revenue through municipal taxes including property tax (Grundsteuer) and business tax (Gewerbesteuer). These taxes fund public services, infrastructure, and administrative operations.
2. State and Federal Funding: The city receives operational funding and project grants from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and federal government for infrastructure, social services, and public facilities.
3. Service Fees: Fees collected for various services including registration documents, permits, building permits, and access to recreational facilities like swimming pools and libraries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stadt Erftstadt is a municipal government entity that delivers public administration and civil services to its approximately 50,000 residents across 14 districts. Its core offerings include registration and identification services, building permits and approvals, social services, educational programs through municipal schools and the Bernd-Alois-Zimmermann Musikschule, library services via the Stadtbücherei, adult education at the Volkshochschule, waste management and advisory services, public safety, urban planning via the Geoportal, and recreational facilities including swimming facilities and beaches.

Product overview

Stadt Erftstadt operates a comprehensive digital citizen services platform centered on its official city portal (www.erftstadt.de), which serves as the primary gateway to municipal services. The platform consists of multiple integrated digital services including the Geoportal for geographic information, online appointment booking, address directory, Kita-Navigator for daycare registration, council information system, procurement portal, waste management services, and citizen account registration. Supporting cultural and educational offerings are provided through the city library, music school (Bernd-Alois-Zimmermann Musikschule), and adult education center (Volkshochschule). The ecosystem is built on the InfoSite 6.0 CMS platform by Sitepark GmbH and hosted by KDVZ Rhein-Erft-Rur, with accessibility tools like ReadSpeaker and privacy-focused analytics via Plausible Analytics integrated for enhanced user experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offizielles Stadtportal www.erftstadt.de (Official City Portal) The official city web portal providing comprehensive municipal services, news, event calendars, citizen services, and information about all 14 city districts. It serves as the primary gateway for residents to access digital municipal services and information.
• Geoportal Geographic information system providing access to development plans (Bebauungspläne), land use plans (Flächennutzungspläne), public cadastre data, educational offerings, mobility information, and waste disposal services.
• Online-Terminvereinbarung (Online Appointment Booking) Digital service allowing citizens to book appointments online with the city administration, including the Bürgerbüro (Citizen's Office) and other municipal departments.
• Adressverzeichnis (Address Directory) Directory of associations, organizations, and facilities in Erftstadt with self-service registration capabilities for entries.
• Kita-Navigator Digital platform for finding and registering children in daycare facilities (Kitas) in Erftstadt.
• Ratsinformationssystem Council information system providing public access to political bodies, factions, meeting schedules, and council information for Stadt Erftstadt.
• Vergaben & Ausschreibungen (Procurement and Tendering) Procurement and tendering portal for municipal contracts and public procurement notices, allowing businesses to view and apply for city contracts.
• Abfallentsorgung & Abfallberatung (Waste Disposal and Advisory Services) Waste disposal information and advisory services including collection schedules and recycling guidance for residents.
• Bürgeraccount / Web-Account (Citizen Account) Citizen account system for registration and access to personalized municipal services and features.
• Stadtbücherei Erftstadt (Municipal Library) Municipal library service with digital resources and physical lending services for residents and visitors.
• Bernd-Alois-Zimmermann Musikschule (Music School) Municipal music school offering instrument lessons for children from age four, youth, and adults.
• Volkshochschule (VHS) Erftstadt (Adult Education Center) Public adult education center offering diverse courses and events across various subject areas for residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 city partnerships with international locations: Wokingham (UK), Viry-Chatillon (France), Jelenia Góra (Poland), Ternopil (Ukraine)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ternopil (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2023Sister city partnership signed on February 10, 2023 in Erftstadt. The city of approximately 220,000 inhabitants is a known pilgrimage site and university town in western Ukraine. This partnership forms a German-Polish-Ukrainian triangle with Jelenia Góra.
• Jelenia Góra (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Sister city partnership since 1995. Formerly known as Hirschberg (approx. 100,000 inhabitants), located about 85 km from the German border in the Polish Lower Silesia region. The Freundeskreis Erftstadt-Jelenia Góra e.V. association supports the partnership.
• Gemeinde Zepernick (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Inter-municipal cooperation established since reunification in 1990. Zepernick belongs to the Amt Panketal in the Barnim district of Brandenburg, near Berlin. The cooperation is characterized by professional exchanges between administrations and fire departments, maintaining a friendly and familiar relationship.
• Viry-Chatillon (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Sister city partnership since 1980. Located approximately 20 km south of Paris on the Seine river. With about 30,000 inhabitants, the city is known for its impressive town hall and over 50 hectares of parks and gardens.
• Wokingham (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Sister city partnership since 1977. Wokingham is located southwest of London and is a historic market town with approximately 40,000 inhabitants. A Förderkreis (support association) maintains the partnership relationship with regular exchanges and activities.
• kdvz Rhein-Erft-RurcoreTechnology or IntegrationMunicipal IT service provider that technically operates the city's website, hosting services, and digital infrastructure. Responsible for technical maintenance and support of www.erftstadt.de.
• Förderkreis Partnerschaft Wokingham-ErftstadtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered association supporting the sister city relationship with Wokingham, organized by citizens to facilitate exchanges and maintain the partnership.
• Freundeskreis Erftstadt-Jelenia Góra (Hirschberg) e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered association supporting the sister city relationship with Jelenia Góra, Poland, facilitating cultural exchanges and maintaining the partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stadt-erftstadt
• Facebookfacebook.com/StadtErftstadt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-erftstadt
• Instagraminstagram.com/stadt_erftstadt

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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