City of Oak Park

What City of Oak Park does

The City of Oak Park is a municipal government entity located in Oakland County, Michigan, operating under a council-manager form of government with a Mayor (Marian McClellan), four elected Council Members, a City Manager (Erik Tungate), and two Deputy City Managers overseeing Community Services and Public Works. Founded with the establishment of its public library in June 1958, the City serves residents, businesses, and visitors within Oak Park city limits in the heart of Metro Detroit, minutes from major highways. Its stated vision is to lead the region as the most dynamic city in Metropolitan Detroit, serving as a destination for vibrant, cutting-edge community life.

The City delivers a comprehensive suite of municipal services organized across more than a dozen departments: Public Safety (cross-trained police/fire/EMT officers under Director Steve Cooper), Public Works (Director/Deputy City Manager David DeCoster), Municipal Services including Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, and Economic Development & Planning (Director Kimberly Marrone), Finance (Director Saundra Crawford, encompassing Accounting, Assessing, Treasury, and Utility Billing & Collections), Human Resources (Director Carla Allen), Information Technology (Director Ricardo Singson), Communications (Director Brittany Toth), Recreation (Director Laurie Stasiak), and the Oak Park Public Library (Director Kimberly Schaaf). Core service products include utility billing (water, sewer, stormwater, infrastructure charges, rubbish, industrial waste control), online bill payment, building permits and inspections, business licensing, economic development and planning review, public works maintenance, recreation programming, and digital library services. The City recently launched a 4,200-square-foot Event Hub in June 2026 managed by Erin Foley, expanding its event-venue product surface.

Revenue is generated through property taxation (annual millage set by City Council), usage-based utility billing (water at $5.69/unit, sewer at $6.13/unit, rubbish at $12.91/month, infrastructure fees tied to meter size), annual business licensing, building permits, code violation and court fines (45th District Court via GovPayNow PLC#2248), and recreation program fees. Online payments are processed through BS&A and Point & Pay (the latter charging a 3% processing fee, minimum $1.50). The technology backbone runs on EvoGov CMS for the website, with integrations to BS&A, Point & Pay, GovPayNow, accessmygov, ArcGIS Experience Builder (project mapping), ContentDM/OCLC (digital photo archive), and the Great Lakes Water Authority (regional water supply). Customer-facing channels include oakparkmi.gov, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, in-person City Hall services, phone support, automatic bill debit, and community facilities. The City has been recognized as a Redevelopment Ready Certified Community (State of Michigan, 2018), One-Stop-Ready Community (Oakland County, 2015), Top Performing eCities Community (University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2015), and holds Main Street Oakland County Allied Level status.

Name

City of Oak Park

Legal name

City of Oak Park

Website

https://oakparkmi.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Oak Park is a municipal government in Oakland County, Michigan serving its residents and businesses with public safety, utilities, building permits, recreation, library, public works, and economic development services under a council-manager structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility billing and collections
• Building permits and inspections
• Recreation and library programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Park, Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Real and personal property taxes form a primary revenue stream for municipal operations, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.
2. Utility Billing Services: Water, sewer, stormwater runoff, infrastructure charges, rubbish collection, and industrial waste control billing and collection services.
3. Permits and Licenses: Building permits, business licenses, animal licenses, special event licenses, and various construction-related permits and fees.
4. Fine Revenue: 45th District Court fees, law enforcement tickets, code violation fines, and other municipal penalty revenues.
5. Recreation Programs: Recreation department programs including summer day camp, athletic leagues, day trips, and facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Oak Park provides municipal government services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction in Oakland County, Michigan. Core services include water, sewer, stormwater, and rubbish utility billing and collections; building permits, inspections, and code enforcement; public safety delivered by cross-trained police/firefighter/emergency medical officers; public works and infrastructure maintenance; recreation programs, athletic leagues, and facility rentals; public library services including digital lending; business licensing; and economic development and planning support.

Product overview

The City of Oak Park operates as a municipal government providing a comprehensive suite of public services organized into distinct departments. The city's core service portfolio includes: Utility Billing and Collections (water, sewer, stormwater, rubbish), Online Bill Payment Services (multiple payment portals via BS&A, Point & Pay, and GovPayNow), Building Division Services (permits and inspections), Public Safety (cross-trained officers), Public Works (infrastructure maintenance), Recreation Programs, Library Digital Services (eBooks, streaming), Economic Development and Planning, and Business Licensing. The city recently launched the Event Hub (June 2026) as a new 4,200 sq ft all-season event facility. The city's technology infrastructure includes ArcGIS for project mapping, ContentDM for digital archives, and integrates with Great Lakes Water Authority for water services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oak Park Public Library: Public library services providing materials, information, and community programs
• Oak Park Department of Public Safety
• Oak Park Event Hub
• Corridor Improvement Authority
• 45th District Court

Products and services

• Utility Billing and Collections

Quantifiable outcome

• Event Hub: 4,200 square feet of event space with all-season capabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)coreOthersRegional governing body overseeing water and sewer operations for Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, City of Detroit, and outlying communities. GLWA manages regional water and wastewater services. The City of Detroit supplies water to Oak Park through this authority.
• Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed partnership encouraging cooperation across 466-square-mile Rouge River service area. The City of Oak Park participates in stormwater management and river restoration efforts as part of this watershed-wide initiative.
• Friends of the RougeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986 to restore and protect the Rouge River through stewardship, education, and collaboration. City supports volunteer activities, Rouge River Watch, and community education programs.
• Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner's OfficecoreOthersCounty-level water resource management partnership providing quality water supply, drainage systems, and sewage disposal. Handles water and sewer emergencies (24-hour hotline: 248-624-6366).
• Oakland ThriveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness support partner offering coaching, business navigation services, and small business guidance to Oak Park entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• SCORE SE MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness mentoring organization providing experienced business professionals for mentoring, workshops, templates, and business tools for Oak Park businesses.
• Michigan Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level business development resource offering no-cost consulting for business planning, market research, feasibility analysis, and financial modeling.
• Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerator providing hard-tech startups and small-to-medium manufacturers access to product development services and tailored funding solutions.
• BizBox by Metro Community DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall business education program offering 360-degree small business education, funding, and technical assistance for entrepreneurs.
• Oak Park Career Center (Michigan Works)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development services connecting job seekers and employers with job placement assistance, career counseling, and training resources.
• Oakland County Michigan Works - Business ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty workforce development support for employers with talent solutions including recruitment, workforce training, and economic development services.
• Oakland Community College - Economic & Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership delivering customized workforce training and professional development programs for local businesses.
• Lawrence Technological University - Innovation and Entrepreneurship CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity center promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through education, research opportunities, and industry collaboration.
• Oakland University - Business IncubatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity business incubator providing startups and entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and support services to launch and grow businesses.
• Michigan Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState's primary economic development agency offering funding, incentives, capital access, redevelopment tools, workforce support, export assistance, and gap financing for eligible projects.
• Pure Michigan Business ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network connecting businesses to buyers, suppliers, and service providers with options for discounted or pro-bono services.
• CEED LendingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicroloan provider offering financing for startups and growing businesses for equipment, inventory, or working capital.
• Oakland County Business CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty business development resources providing tools and advisors to help entrepreneurs start, refine, or grow businesses.
• Automation AlleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology and manufacturing resource organization supporting innovation-driven companies.
• Michigan Manufacturing Technology CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing assistance organization providing operational excellence, leadership development, process improvement, and growth strategies.
• Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment contracting assistance provided at Schoolcraft College offering guidance on registration, bid identification, compliance, and post-award support.
• U.S. Small Business AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal small business development agency providing resources, loans, and support for small businesses.
• Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning partnership serving 4.8 million people in seven-county southeast Michigan working to enhance quality of life.
• Michigan Economic Development Association (MEDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization empowering economic developers with knowledge, advocacy, resources, and collaborative opportunities.
• The Library Network (TLN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest library cooperative in Michigan. Oak Park Public Library participates in reciprocal borrowing with other TLN member libraries statewide.
• Giffels WebstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanning firm partnered with City for ongoing Master Plan update incorporating new data, trends, and community input through engagement portal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• City of Ferndale, Michigan: Small Oakland County suburb adjacent to Oak Park with overlapping resident demographics, similar council-manager governance, and a comparable menu of municipal services including public safety, DPW, and recreation.
• City of Southfield, Michigan: Adjacent Oakland County inner-ring suburb of similar size, demographics, and Metro Detroit location; delivers the same core municipal services (public safety, utilities, permitting, recreation) and competes directly for residents and businesses.
• City of Madison Heights, Michigan: Neighboring Oakland County suburb of comparable population and landlocked geography; operates analogous police, fire, DPW, water/sewer billing, and recreation functions and competes in the same residential and retail markets.
• City of Royal Oak, Michigan: Larger Oakland County suburb in the same labor and housing market; runs similar municipal service lines (public safety, water/sewer, recreation, library) and competes for residents, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
• City of Berkley, Michigan: Small neighboring Oakland County suburb with overlapping resident base, comparable municipal service portfolio (DPW, recreation, public safety, water billing), and similar competitive dynamics.
• City of Lathrup Village, Michigan: Tiny Oakland County residential community of comparable size and built environment; offers the same core municipal services (police, DPW, water billing, recreation) and faces the same structural constraints as Oak Park.

Broad incumbents

• City of Birmingham, Michigan: Affluent nearby Oakland County municipality competing for upscale retail, dining, and event bookings; operates comparable services including a high-end event venue (the Community House) similar in concept to Oak Park's Event Hub.
• City of Troy, Michigan: Larger, more affluent Oakland County city that competes for corporate investment and retail with Oak Park; offers the full spectrum of municipal services and sets the regional benchmark for development review.
• City of Detroit, Michigan: Larger regional anchor and wholesale water supplier to Oak Park via GLWA; provides overlapping capabilities (public safety, utilities, planning, recreation) at much greater scale and defines the regional regulatory and economic context.

Others

• Oakland County Government: County-level government that shares the Rouge River watershed, water-resource management, CLEMIS public-safety records, and economic-development programs with Oak Park; an upstream governance layer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/CityOfOakPark
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityofOakPark
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofoakpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cityofoakpark

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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