City of St. Petersburg

What City of St. Petersburg does

The City of St. Petersburg is a Florida municipal government incorporated in 1892 (founded 1876), operating under a strong mayor-council form of government with Kenneth T. Welch serving as the 54th mayor since January 6, 2022. It provides community development, civic administration, and public services to residents, businesses, developers, and visitors across Pinellas County. Core services include utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, sanitation), public safety (fire rescue and police), code enforcement, building permitting, parks and recreation, affordable housing administration, and economic development.

The City operates a digital services portfolio including the SeeClickFix St. Pete civic reporting platform (powered by CivicPlus), city-owned SPTV television and YouTube channel, online permitting and business assistance portals, GIS mapping, and the St. Pete Stat performance metrics dashboard. It also administers the SBE and MWBE certification programs (free 3-year certifications) and operates The Greenhouse as a small business resource center adjacent to City Hall. Code enforcement fines range from $40 to $500 per violation, with per diem fines and lien escalation; foreclosure registry registration is $230 annually; utility billing, business tax receipts, and building permits generate additional fee revenue.

The City's revenue model is tax-and-fee based: property taxes are the primary revenue source, supplemented by subscription-style utility billing, one-time license and permit fees (business tax receipts, building permits), and transaction-based code enforcement fines. The City is pursuing significant capital expansion, including a $545 million five-year resilience investment post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a $233 million FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant across 71 infrastructure projects, a $6.8 billion Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment RFP, Innovation District Hub 2 expansion ($30 million), and a feasibility study on establishing a municipal electric utility to replace Duke Energy Florida upon franchise expiration.

Name

City of St. Petersburg

Legal name

City of St. Petersburg

Website

https://stpete.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The City of St. Petersburg is a Florida municipal government providing utilities, public safety, permitting, code enforcement, and economic development services to residents, businesses, developers, and visitors within its jurisdictional boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control & Compliance (Storage, Separation, Treatment) (EUANAEAG), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Utility services
• Building permitting
• Code enforcement
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Electric Utility (Potential): City is conducting feasibility study on whether to establish its own municipal electric utility to replace Duke Energy Florida as sole electric provider, as Duke Energy's 30-year franchise agreement expires in August
2. Utility Services Revenue: Revenue from water, sewer, stormwater, and sanitation services billed to residents and businesses
3. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source from property taxes collected from residential and commercial properties within city limits
4. Business Tax Certificates: Revenue from business tax receipts and certificates required for operating businesses in the city
5. Building Permits and Fees: Revenue from building permits, planning applications, and development-related fees
6. Code Enforcement Fines: Civil citation fines ranging from $40 to $500 for code violations, with per diem fines and potential liens for non-compliance

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The City of St. Petersburg provides municipal government services including utility services (water, sewer, stormwater, sanitation), public safety (fire rescue and police), code compliance and enforcement, building permits and planning, parks and recreation, affordable housing programs, economic development and small business assistance, and emergency preparedness. The city operates digital service platforms (SeeClickFix, online permitting, utility billing), certification programs for small and minority/women-owned businesses, and manages major waterfront infrastructure including Port St. Pete, Albert Whitted Airport, and the Marina.

Product overview

City of St. Petersburg offers a unified portfolio of business development and community services through its city government portal. The core offerings include the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and Minority & Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program, both administered by the Office of Supplier Development for procurement and contracting opportunities. The G.R.O.W. Program serves as a 9-week technical assistance module supporting these certification programs. The Greenhouse operates as a front-door resource center for small business assistance. SeeClickFix St. Pete provides the citizen-facing service request and issue reporting platform. These products work together to support the city's economic development, supplier diversity, and community service objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Services City-provided water, sewer, stormwater, and sanitation services billed to residential and commercial customers within city limits. Includes residential trash and recycling, composting, and water conservation programs.
• SeeClickFix St. Pete Online and mobile service request system powered by CivicPlus that allows St. Pete residents to report non-emergency issues and code violations 24/7. Reports are forwarded electronically to Codes Technicians who open cases in the City's tracking database.
• Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program Free 3-year certification program coordinated by the Office of Supplier Development that fosters small business growth and provides opportunities for participation in city construction projects and procurement of goods and services. Covers a 5-county area (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, Polk Counties) and provides 1–15% bid discounts.
• Minority & Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program Free 3-year empowering certification program that promotes business and economic development for minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises in St. Pete, administered by the Office of Supplier Development. Provides inclusive opportunities, networking, collaboration, and business development support. Exclusive to eligible Pinellas County businesses.
• G.R.O.W. Program Guidance & Resources for Opportunity & Workforce Development — a 9-week technical assistance program offered in collaboration with the Office of Supplier Development and The Greenhouse that prepares small, minority, and women-owned businesses to pursue subcontracting and government contracting opportunities.
• The Greenhouse St. Pete's front door to small business assistance, located next to City Hall. Provides education, resources, and assistance necessary to help businesses thrive in the local economy, partnering with the Office of Supplier Development to deliver business assistance programs.
• Business Assistance Portal Comprehensive city resource portal providing information and services for new, existing, and small business owners including business tax certificates, commercial trash, grants, loans, incentives, and workforce training.
• Codes Compliance and Enforcement City department enforcing municipal codes including civil citations ($40–$500), foreclosure property registration ($230/year), graffiti abatement, sanitation, and rodent control. Processes 20,000+ cases annually and operates through the Codes Compliance Assistance Department.
• Building and Permitting Services Building permits, planning applications, food service permits, special event permits, and street closure permits. Online scheduling via Qmatic and digital forms/applications.
• Parks and Recreation Services Recreation centers, parks, golf courses, dog parks, trails, youth camps/programs, and community facilities throughout the city, with special event permitting support.
• Public Safety Services Fire Rescue and Police services, hurricane and flooding response, recreational water quality monitoring, red tide advisories, and public works alerts for residents.
• SPTV City Television and Streaming City-owned television station and YouTube channel broadcasting city meetings, news, and public information for residents and the broader community.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• The GreenhousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022St. Pete's front door to small business located next to City Hall. The Greenhouse provides education, resources and assistance necessary for businesses to thrive in the local economy. It partners with the city's Office of Supplier Development to deliver business assistance programs.
• Office of Supplier DevelopmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinates the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program within the City's Procurement and Supplier Management Department. Administers certification, training, and contracting opportunities for small businesses.
• South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4,777-acre South St. Petersburg CRA is the largest in the City, established in 2014. Encompasses or borders over 20 neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Planning Program supports eligible neighborhoods within the CRA in planning and revitalization activities.
• St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelebrated 10th anniversary. Planning expansion including Hub 2 facility called the Center for Coastal Resilience at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. Approximately 50,000-square-foot expansion would include port access with three large bays and office space.
• Maritime and Defense Technology HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation district facility being expanded with Hub 2 project. Potential funding includes $18 million from U.S. Economic Development Administration and $10 million from Florida Ports Council.
• HP Capital GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of Fairfield Avenue Apartments, a 264-unit affordable and workforce housing community valued at approximately $94.2 million, funded through city, county, and federal sources including HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan.
• Pinellas County Housing AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWill own and manage the Fairfield Avenue Apartments property held in a county land trust to ensure affordability for 99 years. Project approved under Florida's House Bill 1339.
• Gravel Road PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington D.C.-based affordable housing developer reviving Sixty90 project in west St. Pete with $6.71 million in county funding. Will build 204 apartments with 60% designated as affordable housing.
• ARK Investment ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of historic $6.8 billion proposal to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District surrounding Tropicana Field.
• Ellison DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of historic $6.8 billion proposal to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District surrounding Tropicana Field.
• Horus ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of historic $6.8 billion proposal to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District surrounding Tropicana Field.
• Moffatt & NicholstrategicTechnology or IntegrationEngineering firm that proposed a mixed-use waterfront vision for Port St. Petersburg including cruise facilities, recreational boating, and an MRO/innovation hub.
• Duke Energy FloridastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent sole electric provider. City is studying feasibility of establishing municipal electric utility as Duke Energy's 30-year franchise agreement expires in August. No purchase option in current agreement makes transition legally and financially complex.
• Pinellas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partnership for hurricane preparedness, hazard mitigation funding, mosquito control, housing initiatives, and regional services. County Housing Authority partners on affordable housing developments.
• Pinellas County Office of Human RightsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHandles fair housing complaints submitted by St. Petersburg residents under federal and state fair housing laws.
• Sister Cities & International RelationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange and relationship program through the St. Petersburg city government.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Jacksonville: Large Florida municipal government with consolidated city-county governance, operating municipal utilities (JEA), port and airport facilities (JAXPORT, Jacksonville Aviation Authority), and affordable housing programs. Most directly comparable on the utility-owned utility model relevant to St. Petersburg's electric municipalization study.
• City of Fort Lauderdale: Florida coastal city of similar scale facing comparable climate adaptation, sea level rise, and affordable housing challenges. Operates municipal services including water utilities and code enforcement with similar digital civic engagement infrastructure. Useful peer on coastal resilience benchmarking.
• City of Orlando: Florida mid-size municipal government operating under mayor-council structure with comparable scope of utility services, permitting, code enforcement, housing programs, and economic development. Comparable scale of digital civic services and budget exposure to tourism and property tax cycles.
• City of Tampa: Adjacent Florida Gulf Coast municipality sharing the Tampa Bay metro region, similar population scale, and overlapping municipal service portfolios including water utilities, port operations, code enforcement, and major redevelopment initiatives. Most directly comparable peer given geographic proximity and shared regional infrastructure.
• City of Miami: Major Florida coastal municipality facing parallel climate resilience, sea level rise, and hurricane recovery challenges. Comparable on affordable housing initiatives, port and airport operations, and storm water management investments. Useful peer for benchmarking climate adaptation strategy and infrastructure financing.

Regional players

• City of Clearwater: Immediate Pinellas County neighbor operating municipal water/wastewater utilities, code enforcement, and similar coastal resilience investments. Comparable on shared county services (mosquito control, housing authority, FEMA grant administration) and joint infrastructure projects.
• City of Sarasota: Florida Gulf Coast city comparable in coastal exposure and municipal service delivery model. Relevant peer on resilience planning, code enforcement, and small business development programs. Smaller scale limits direct comparability but useful for benchmarking best practices.
• Hillsborough County Government: Tampa Bay regional county government providing overlapping utility, housing, and emergency management services. Comparable on affordable housing authority operations and regional hazard mitigation grant administration. Useful peer for understanding regional cooperation dynamics.
• City of Tallahassee: Florida capital city operating under city commission governance with municipal electric utility (Talquin Electric equivalent services), water utilities, and comparable code enforcement and permitting functions. Useful benchmark for the municipal electric utility feasibility study St. Petersburg is conducting.

Others

• Pinellas County Government: County-level government that partners with St. Petersburg on hurricane preparedness, hazard mitigation funding, affordable housing through the Pinellas County Housing Authority, and mosquito control. Direct partner rather than competitor, but materially comparable in service scope and revenue structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StPeteFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/StPetersburgFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/StPeteFL
• Instagraminstagram.com/stpetefl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-st--petersburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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