City of Platteville

What City of Platteville does

The City of Platteville is a municipal government entity located in Grant County, Wisconsin, USA, providing statutory public services to city residents, local businesses, visitors, and University of Wisconsin-Platteville students. Service delivery spans public safety (police, fire, parking), public works (water and sewer, garbage and recycling, road maintenance, cemeteries), parks and recreation (including a pool project and campground), community development (zoning, building permits, historic preservation, TIF districts, redevelopment authority), a public bus transit system operating jointly with UW-Platteville, and civic infrastructure (City Hall, library, museum, event center, senior center). Governance is provided by an elected Common Council and an array of boards, commissions, and committees, with a City Manager leading administration.

The city's technology footprint is a Drupal-based municipal services portal (platteville.org) that functions as the unified citizen-facing platform. It integrates the Platteville Places GIS mapping application (ArcGIS-based geospatial tool for zoning, properties, and infrastructure), the CodeRED emergency notification system (OnSolve platform for phone/text/email alerts), an online Boards and Commissions application system, a meeting calendar and agenda management tool, and departmental social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). The site is built on the aha_compass theme via aha consulting, reflecting a conventional small-municipality web architecture rather than a proprietary technology platform.

The operating model is publicly funded through property taxes, state and federal aid, user fees, permits, and licenses—standard municipal revenue mechanics rather than commercial pricing. The city has 72 employees and operates from a single headquarters at 75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI. Strategic partnerships with UW-Platteville, Platteville School District, Southwest Tech, Southwest Health Center, the Platteville Regional Chamber, PBII, PAIDC, GCEDC, and WEDC form an ecosystem for economic development, workforce development, and shared service delivery.

Name

City of Platteville

Legal name

City of Platteville

Website

https://platteville.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Platteville is a municipal government entity in Grant County, Wisconsin, providing public services—including public safety, public works, utilities, parks and recreation, transit, and community development—to its residents, local businesses, visitors, and University of Wisconsin-Platteville students, funded through taxes, fees, and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Economic Programs (926)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Public transportation
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Platteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Platteville delivers municipal government services to residents, businesses, and visitors of Platteville, Wisconsin. Core services include public safety (police and fire), public works (water, sewer, streets, solid waste, recycling, cemeteries), community development (building permits, zoning, planning), parks and recreation, library, museums, public transportation (Platteville Transit), and a CodeRED emergency notification system. These services are funded through property taxes, user fees, state aid, and grants, and delivered through City Hall, the platteville.org website, and on-site department facilities.

Product overview

The City of Platteville operates a unified municipal services platform that provides residents access to city government functions. The platform encompasses a comprehensive information portal with department directories, an online boards and commissions application system, a public transportation system, meeting and calendar management, GIS mapping tools, and emergency notification services. These services are provided through the Drupal-based website at platteville.org rather than as distinct commercial product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Platteville Transit System Public bus transportation system serving residents and UW-Platteville students in Platteville. Operated jointly with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville through the Public Transportation Committee.
• Water and Sewer Utilities Water and sewer utility services delivered to Platteville residents and businesses through the Public Works department.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Services Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection services for Platteville residents, managed by the Public Works department.
• Police Services Law enforcement, patrol, parking enforcement, and downtown reserved parking services delivered by the Platteville Police Department.
• Fire and Emergency Services Fire suppression and emergency response services delivered by the Platteville Fire Department, including a new fire facility project.
• Parks and Recreation Services Parks, recreation programs, the Platteville Family Aquatic Center, the Mound View Campground, biking and hiking trails, and ATV/UTV routes managed by the Parks and Recreation department.
• Building Permits and Development Approvals Building permits, zoning approvals, development applications, and planning fee schedules administered by the Community Development department for property owners and developers.
• Library Services Public library services and programming provided by the Platteville Public Library for city residents and visitors.
• Museum Services Museum services provided by the City of Platteville including the Mining and Jamison Museum, offering cultural and historical exhibits to residents and visitors.
• City Cemeteries Cemetery services managed by the Public Works department for Platteville residents and families.
• Senior Center (PEAK Program) Senior Center programs and activities under the PEAK program offered by the Parks and Recreation department for older Platteville residents.
• Facility Rentals (Broske Event Center and City Hall Auditorium) Rental of the Broske Event Center and City Hall Auditorium for public events, gatherings, and community functions.
• Platteville Airport Operations and administration of the Platteville Airport for general aviation users and the community.
• Platteville Places GIS Public Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool for exploring city locations, zoning, properties, and infrastructure data.
• CodeRED Emergency Alert System Emergency notification system for delivering critical alerts via phone, text, and email to Platteville residents and subscribers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Platteville Regional ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner supporting local business growth and tourism promotion in the Platteville area. Provides resources for new and existing businesses.
• Platteville Business Incubator (PBII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator supporting entrepreneurship and small business development in Platteville. Provides resources and facilities for startup companies.
• Platteville Area Industrial Development (PAIDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial development organization focused on attracting and developing industrial projects and manufacturing in the Platteville area.
• Grant County WI Economic Development (GCEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level economic development corporation providing resources and support for business development across Grant County including Platteville.
• Wisconsin Small Business CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-wide small business support organization providing counseling, training, and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Wisconsin Women's Business InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-wide organization supporting women entrepreneurs with financing, education, and business development resources.
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency providing incentives, resources, and support for business development and job creation in Wisconsin communities.
• University of Wisconsin-PlattevillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor university partner collaborating on public transportation (Platteville Transit System Joint Committee), joint meetings, and community development initiatives.
• Platteville School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district with representation on the Public Transportation Committee, serving students and families in the community.
• Southwest TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college providing workforce development and educational resources for the Platteville area.
• Southwest Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider with representation on the Public Transportation Committee, serving community healthcare needs.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• City of Dubuque, Iowa: Larger regional city in the same Tri-State region along the Wisconsin-Iowa-Illinois border. Comparable in terms of full-service municipal operations, university-town economic dynamics (Clarke/Loras), and historic/heritagetown tourism positioning.
• City of Beloit, Wisconsin: Mid-sized Wisconsin city of comparable service scope but larger scale. Useful comparable for understanding how a Wisconsin city of slightly larger population administers economic development, TIF, and industrial attraction — directly relevant pathways Platteville is pursuing.

Broad incumbents

• OpenGov: Government financial management, budgeting, and transparency software provider serving U.S. cities. Comparable to the budgeting, finance, and transparency functions Platteville performs through its finance office and document portal.
• Tyler Technologies: Major govtech vendor providing ERP, permitting, citizen engagement, and public-records software to thousands of U.S. municipalities. Comparable in that the platform layer underpinning Platteville's service delivery is largely supplied by firms like Tyler; relevant for understanding the competitive govtech ecosystem.
• CivicPlus: Leading provider of municipal government websites, content management, and civic engagement software for small and mid-sized U.S. cities. Directly comparable to the digital citizen-engagement function Platteville delivers through its Drupal portal.
• Granicus: Govtech vendor specializing in legislative management, public meeting agendas/minutes, and citizen communication workflows for municipalities. Comparable to Platteville's agenda/minutes portal and email-subscription communication stack.

Others

• ESRI (ArcGIS): Provider of the ArcGIS platform underlying Platteville Places GIS. Comparable as the GIS infrastructure layer supporting property mapping, zoning, and infrastructure visualization — a core digital capability of modern municipal operations.
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC): State-level economic development agency that is a Core partner of Platteville. Comparable as a coordinating entity for business attraction/retention incentives and grants flowing into the city, shaping its industrial development trajectory.
• OnSolve (CodeRED): Vendor of the CodeRED emergency mass-notification system used by Platteville. Comparable as the critical-communications infrastructure partner for public-safety alerting across small and mid-sized U.S. municipalities.

Direct peers

• City of Lancaster, Wisconsin: Neighboring small Wisconsin city in Grant County of similar size and rural service profile. Directly comparable in terms of municipal service delivery scale, UW-Platteville-adjacent demographic footprint, and small-city fiscal structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PlattevilleWISC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PlattevilleWISC
• Facebookfacebook.com/The-City-of-Platteville-Wisconsin-191209780996741
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-platteville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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