MARCELINE, CITY OF

What MARCELINE, CITY OF does

The City of Marceline, Missouri is a municipal government incorporated on March 6, 1888, serving approximately 2,123 residents across 3.5 square miles spanning Linn and Chariton counties in North Central Missouri. It operates under a Council-Manager form of government adopted in June 1953, with elected council members serving three-year terms and a professional City Manager (Jesse W. Wallis, appointed July 2024) directing daily operations across Police, Fire, Electric, Water, Sewer, and Street departments.

The City's core service platform is municipal utility infrastructure. It owns and operates three 9.375MVA substations (Chicago, Longbranch, Runway), 8MW of backup generation capacity, and electric and water distribution systems. A new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system from Core & Main began deployment in August 2026, with electric meter installation starting August 10 and water meter installation starting August 17, replacing prior manual and partial-AMI infrastructure. Approximately 150 iPERL water meters were already deployed and remain compatible. SCADA systems for remote monitoring are planned. The City maintains reported system reliability of SAIFI below 17%, CAIFI below 12%, SAIDI below 1%, and CAIDI below 1%. Online utility and tax payments are processed via Tyler Technologies' Municipal Online Payments platform with credit card processing by Open Edge (Global Payments).

Revenue is generated through usage-based water rates (first 1,000 gallons at $27.89, overage at $13.13 per 1,000), wastewater rates ($19.08 base plus $8.18 per 1,000 gallons), and tiered electric base rates by customer class ($12.88 residential, $19.32 commercial, $45.20 industrial). Trash collection is a flat $12.00 per month subscription under a 5-year RTS Waste Services contract. Additional revenue comes from property taxes (median household income $25,164), permits and licenses, Walsworth Community Center facility rentals, and the Industrial Development Authority's economic development activities. Utility rates were increased in 2024 (first water/wastewater hike since 2018) and again for January 2026 (water +5%, wastewater +5%, electric base charge +$15). The City also leverages external grant funding, including a $237,484 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for park improvements and 75% Missouri Department of Conservation reimbursement on a $315,000 New Reservoir improvement project.

Name

MARCELINE, CITY OF

Legal name

City of Marceline

Website

https://marcelinemo.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Marceline, Missouri is a municipal government serving 2,123 residents with water, electric, wastewater, and trash utilities, public safety, parks, and economic development. It operates three 9.375MVA substations and is deploying a new AMI smart-meter system beginning August 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services / Public Utilities

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electric distribution
• Water and wastewater
• Public safety services
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marceline, Missouri

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services Revenue: Revenue from water, electric, and wastewater services. Water rates: $27.89 first 1,000 gallons, $13.13 per 1,000 over. Wastewater: $19.08 base + $8.18 per 1,000 gallons. Electric: base rates ranging from $12.88-$45.20 depending on customer class, with recent increases in 2024 and 2025.
2. Trash Collection Services: Revenue from RTS Waste Services contract at $12.00 per customer per month (5-year contract established July 2021).
3. Property and Occupational Licenses: Revenue from various permits and licenses including building permits, demolition permits, ATV/UTV/golf cart permits, occupational licenses, and yard/garage sale permits.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting Walsworth Community Center spaces: conference room $50/day + $150 damage deposit, multipurpose room $250/day or $500/weekend + $150 damage deposit, banquet tables $200 flat fee.
5. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue supporting municipal operations (median household income $25,164, median family income $35,948 per 2020 census).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Marceline is a municipal government that provides essential public services to its 2,123 residents and local businesses. Core services include electric, water, and wastewater utilities, trash collection, public safety (police and fire), street maintenance and snow removal, parks and recreation, and economic development support via the Industrial Development Authority. The city also sells permits and licenses, rents community facilities, and manages cultural attractions tied to its Walt Disney heritage.

Product overview

The City of Marceline is a municipal government providing essential public services to approximately 2,123 residents. The city's technology-enabled services include an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system for electric and water utilities (launching August 2026), an online utility and tax payment system powered by Tyler Technologies and Global Payments, and economic development properties including the North Industrial Park and former St. Francis Hospital. Core municipal services encompass electric distribution, water/wastewater management, fire and police protection, street maintenance, and parks/recreation including the Municipal Pool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Services Municipal electricity distribution services delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the city's exclusive service territory, including power delivery, outage prevention, grid reliability, and infrastructure improvements. Base rates vary by customer class (Residential, Commercial, Industrial) with energy charges applied to usage.
• Water and Wastewater Utility Services Municipal water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection/treatment for residential and commercial customers, including annual flushing programs, EPA-mandated lead service line inventory, and reservoir infrastructure upgrades.
• Trash and Refuse Collection Service Residential and commercial trash collection provided by RTS Waste Services under a city contract at $12.00 per customer per month, with additional carts available for $4.00/month per cart.
• Online Utility and Tax Payment System Web-based payment portal allowing residents and businesses to view and pay utility bills (water, electric, wastewater) and city tax accounts online, powered by Tyler Technologies and Open Edge (Global Payments).
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System Smart-meter infrastructure rollout for electric and water utilities, delivering remote meter reading, real-time consumption data, faster leak identification, improved billing accuracy, and enhanced customer service. Includes modern communications network, meter data management software, new meter installation, employee training, and ongoing support from Core & Main.
• Walsworth Community Center Facility Rentals Rental of the Walsworth Community Center spaces (conference room, multipurpose room, and up to 40 round banquet tables) for events, with applicable daily or weekend fees and refundable damage deposit.
• North Industrial Park Lots Sale of commercial, warehouse, heavy manufacturing, and industrial lots in the North Industrial Park at $5,000 per acre, with pricing negotiable based on the number of full-time jobs the purchasing business will provide.
• Former St. Francis Hospital Property Sale Sale of the former St. Francis Hospital facility — a 71,500 square foot building on 5.68+/- acres, originally constructed in 1962, donated to the City in 2002, featuring a large lobby, conference room, and chapel.
• IDA Business Improvement Grant Program Marceline Industrial Development Authority matching grant program providing 50/50 funding up to $1,000 per project for qualifying commercial business improvements in the community.
• Municipal Permits and Licenses Issuance of municipal permits and licenses including building permits, demolition permits, ATV/UTV/golf cart permits, occupational licenses, and yard/garage sale permits.
• Municipal Swimming Pool Public swimming pool originally dedicated in 1956 with Walt Disney in attendance; operated by the City as a recreation facility for residents and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• SAIFI <17%, CAIFI <12%, SAIDI <1%, CAIDI <1% - System performance metrics showing well-maintained electric grid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VEPO MeteringcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 August 2026Subcontractor working on behalf of Core & Main for AMI meter installation. Installation began August 10, 2026 for electric meters and August 17, 2026 for water meters. Project expected 60-90 days. Vehicles display City of Marceline logo magnets; crews wear safety vests and carry ID badges.
• Core & MaincoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Selected as AMI vendor through competitive evaluation process in November 2025. Provides AMI system including communications network, meter data management software, new meter installation, employee training, and ongoing support. Subcontractor VEPO Metering performs installation.
• CoffeeTree GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2021Professional Technology Services Company opened Technical Delivery Center at 121 N. Main Street USA. Projected 50+ employees from Marceline and surrounding region. Expected annual revenues near $10 million. Building purchased through IDA with $200,000+ invested in rehabilitation. Ribbon cutting October 27, 2022 with Governor Mike Parson.
• Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)coreOthers · 1 October 202175/25 grant partnership for New Reservoir improvements. MDC provides 75% reimbursement through Community Assistance Program (CAP) grant. Project cost ~$315,000. Improvements include fishing dock, boat ramp, restrooms, parking lot, and lighting.
• Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)coreOthers · 1 October 2021Federal grant program under National Park Service administered by Missouri Department of Natural Resources. $237,484 project at Ripley Park and Walt Disney Park with $118,742 (49.76%) LWCF funding. Local organizations donated $40,000.
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR)coreOthers · 1 October 2021Administers LWCF grants. Also provides grant funding for lead service line inventory through Bartlett & West engineering firm. EPA requirement for all public water systems to complete lead service line inventory by October 16, 2024.
• Local Organizations (LWCF Matching Donors)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Alpha Nu Beta, Marceline Recreation and Park Board, Marceline Fire Department, White Tails Unlimited, and Marceline Rotary Club donated $40,000 total toward LWCF park improvement project.
• RTS Waste ServicescoreOthers · 1 July 2021RTS Waste Services, LLC provides trash collection service under a 5-year contract starting July 1, 2021 at $12.00 per customer per month. Rate locked for contract period. RTS purchased existing carts and remains sole property owner. Carts relabeled in August 2021.
• City of BrookfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2021Joint annual water main flushing program with City of Brookfield and Public Water Supply District Number 3. Annual change from chloramines to chlorine each spring for system maintenance and sediment removal.
• Public Water Supply District Number 3coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2021Joint annual water main flushing program with City of Marceline and City of Brookfield. Annual change from chloramines to chlorine each spring for system maintenance and sediment removal.
• Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentminorOthers · 1 January 2017State agency involved in CoffeeTree Group location decisions. Collaboration with City Officials, Linn County Commissioners, and IDA brought Technical Delivery Center to Marceline.
• Linn County CommissionersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017County government collaboration with City and IDA on economic development initiatives including CoffeeTree Group location.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• City of Moberly, Missouri: Mid-size North Central Missouri city (~13,000 pop) with municipal electric and water utilities serving a similar rural Missouri customer profile. Larger than Marceline but operates the same integrated municipal utility model and faces comparable regional economic dynamics.
• City of Nevada, Missouri: West Central Missouri city (~8,000 pop) operating municipal electric, water, and wastewater utilities. Comparable municipal utility operator in rural Missouri with similar service-line scope (electric T&D + water/wastewater + public works).
• City of Hannibal, Missouri: Northeast Missouri city (~17,000 pop) operating municipal electric and water utilities. Functions as a regional municipal utility operator with tourism and economic development overlay; larger and geographically separate but materially comparable operating model.
• City of Kirksville, Missouri: North Missouri city (~17,000 pop) operating municipal electric distribution and water/wastewater services. Comparable in providing multi-utility municipal services in a rural Missouri service territory, though at significantly larger scale than Marceline.
• City of Chillicothe, Missouri: North Central Missouri city (~9,000 pop) operating municipal electric and water utilities in the same region as Marceline. Larger scale but functionally comparable: municipal T&D, water/wastewater treatment, public works, and economic development services to a rural customer base.

Direct peers

• City of Brookfield, Missouri: Directly comparable small Missouri municipality (~4,500 pop) that operates its own water utility and is a current joint-flushing partner of Marceline's. Performs the same set of municipal utility, public works, and economic development functions for a similarly-sized rural community in North Central Missouri.
• City of Trenton, Missouri: Small North Central Missouri city (~6,000 pop) that operates its own municipal electric and water utilities. Comparable in scope (municipal electric distribution, water/wastewater, public works) and rural service territory profile, though slightly larger customer base.
• City of Macon, Missouri: Small North Central Missouri city (~5,500 pop) operating its own municipal electric utility. Closely comparable to Marceline on the electric-utility-munis model, rural footprint, and small-city service profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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