City of Gering

What City of Gering does

City of Gering is a municipal government entity serving approximately 8,500 residents in Gering, Nebraska (Scotts Bluff County), founded in 1887 and operating under Nebraska state law with an elected Mayor (Kent Ewing, sworn in December 2022) and an eight-member City Council across four wards. The city delivers the full statutory portfolio of municipal services through dedicated departments: Public Safety (Police Department led by Chief George Holthus; Fire & Rescue Department led by Chief Nathan Flowers with ~45 volunteer responders providing regionally certified high-angle rope rescue and dive capabilities), Utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, electric distributed via Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, and sanitation/recycling), Public Works and Streets, Engineering & Planning (with HomeBase GIS and 2018 International Building Codes), Parks & Recreation (operating 68-acre Oregon Trail Park, 15-acre Robidoux RV Park, 15-acre Northfield Arboretum, Monument Shadows Golf Course, Five Rocks Amphitheater with 1,500-seat capacity, and the seasonal Gering Swimming Pool), and the Gering Public Library.

The technology stack is composed of commercial vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems: CentralSquare provides the countywide community engagement portal shared with Scotts Bluff County and Scottsbluff Police Department; Flock Safety and Axon support the police ALPR and evidence management functions; Municipal Online Payments handles utility billing; Campspot powers RV park reservations; and HomeBase GIS serves engineering and planning. The city distributes services through in-person City Hall transactions, online self-service portals, phone support, and digital permit applications.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: property taxes funding general operations, recurring monthly utility service fees (water, wastewater, sanitation, electric), transaction-based permit fees (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, demolition, fireworks, special event), recreation and facility user fees (swimming pool passes, golf, RV park rentals, park shelter rentals), and occupation tax on lodging. The customer base consists of city residents, local businesses, regional emergency response service area residents (for fire), and visitors/tourists — with the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce (~500 businesses) and Twin Cities Development Association as long-standing regional economic development partners.

Name

City of Gering

Legal name

City of Gering, Nebraska

Website

https://gering.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City of Gering is a municipal government in western Nebraska serving approximately 8,500 residents with comprehensive services including public safety, utilities (water, wastewater, electric, sanitation), parks and recreation, permitting, and library services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities management
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Building permits and licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gering

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property taxes and other municipal tax revenues fund general city operations and services.
2. Utility Service Fees: Monthly utility bills for water, wastewater, sanitation, and electric services provided to residents and businesses.
3. Occupation Tax on Lodging: Fees collected from lodging establishments within city limits.
4. Permit Fees: Revenue from various permits including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, fireworks, and special event permits.
5. Recreation Fees: User fees for recreational facilities including swimming pool passes, golf course, RV park, and park shelter rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City of Gering is a municipal government providing essential public services to approximately 8,500 residents of Gering, Nebraska. Core offerings include public safety (fire & rescue, police), municipal utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, electric, sanitation), parks and recreation (pool, golf course, RV park, amphitheater), street maintenance, engineering and planning, building permits and code enforcement, and library services.

Product overview

The City of Gering is a municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services rather than commercial products. Core municipal services include public safety (fire/rescue, police), utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, electric, sanitation), infrastructure (streets, engineering/planning), parks & recreation (parks, swimming pool, golf course, RV park, amphitheater), library services, and online permitting. The city provides digital access to services through online utility payments, permit applications, and a minor crime reporting portal. Services are delivered through dedicated departments including Administration, Police, Fire & Rescue, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Electric Department, Street Department, and the Library.

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Products and services

• Fire & Rescue Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, wildland fire management, hazardous materials response, dive rescue, and high-angle rope rescue for the City of Gering and surrounding rural fire districts.
• Police Services Law enforcement services including patrol, criminal investigation, community policing, student resource officers in local schools, automated license plate recognition (ALPR), and minor crime online reporting.
• Water Department Municipal water supply, distribution, and quality management including water conservation programs, cross-connection control, and lead service line information.
• Wastewater Services Sewer collection, treatment, and maintenance services for residential and commercial customers within the City of Gering service area.
• Stormwater Management NPDES stormwater permit compliance, stormwater pollution prevention, construction site stormwater management, and drainage services.
• Electric Department Municipal electrical utility services including power distribution, electrical interconnection standards, and rates management. Supplied through Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN).
• Sanitation Services Residential and commercial waste collection, recycling programs, and landfill services operated by the Environmental Services department.
• Utility Billing & Services Consolidated utility billing for electricity, water, wastewater, and garbage services with online payment options, service start/stop requests, and financial assistance program referrals.
• Parks & Recreation City parks maintenance and recreational facilities including 68-acre Oregon Trail Park, Five Rocks Amphitheater (1,500-seat), Gering Swimming Pool, Monument Shadows Golf Course (18-hole), Robidoux RV Park (42-site), and Westlawn Cemetery.
• Street Department City street maintenance, snow removal on emergency snow routes, truck route management, and transportation infrastructure services.
• Engineering & Planning Survey/GIS mapping, design, project management, building inspections, and zoning administration. Adopts International Building Codes (2018 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, NEC, IGC, IEC, ISC).
• Gering Public Library Public library services including collections, programs, and community resources at 1055 P St. Open Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
• Online Permits & Licensing Digital permit applications and licensing services including building permits, fence permits, plumbing/mechanical permits, roofing permits, demolition permits, special event permits, burn permits, and contractor licenses.
• Code Enforcement Property maintenance enforcement including weed/vegetation control (8-inch height limit), abandoned vehicles, trash accumulation, and quality of life issue reporting.
• Minor Crime Online Reporting Online platform for reporting non-emergency minor crimes including theft under $5,000, criminal mischief, parking complaints, littering, trespassing, graffiti, and scam reports to the Police Department.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Twin Cities Development Association, Inc. (TCD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985Economic development organization for the Scottsbluff/Gering area formed in 1985 to work with prospective and existing industries to stimulate new investments and create new payrolls in the community. Primary economic development partner for the City of Gering.
• Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary partnership of businesses and professionals working together to build a healthy economy. Front door to the community and voice for business, represented by nearly 500 businesses.
• Scottsbluff Mutual Aid AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mutual aid association where fire departments assist western Nebraska agencies when requested. Gering Fire Department participates and receives mutual aid support from neighboring agencies.
• Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electrical interconnect standards, procedures, agreements, and energy efficiency programs. Partner for municipal electrical services and energy programs.
• Black Hills EnergycoreOthersNatural gas provider serving Gering residents and businesses.
• CenturyLinkminorOthersLandline phone service provider for the Gering/Scottsbluff area.
• Allo CommunicationsminorOthersPhone, cable, and internet service provider with local office in Gering.
• CentralSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Countywide Community Engagement Portal with Scottsbluff Police Department, Scotts Bluff County and Gering Police Department. Enables public access to inmates, warrants, sex offenders, tip submission, extra patrol requests, and citizen feedback.
• Panhandle AlertcoreOthersOfficial emergency notification system used to communicate with community residents during emergencies via text, email, and voice message.
• Scottsbluff CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner for shared services including detention center, community engagement portal, and regional emergency management.
• Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing firefighter training and certification. Gering firefighters serve as part-time instructors for the division.
• Western Nebraska Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partner where Gering EMTs support the EMS program as instructors.
• Gering Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library operating as a city department providing library services to residents.
• Panhandle Area Development District (PADD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development district providing economic development resources and coordination for the Nebraska panhandle.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/geringpd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-gering

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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