Village Of Hicksville

What Village Of Hicksville does

The Village of Hicksville is a chartered municipal government entity organized under Ohio law, founded in 1875, and located in Defiance County, Ohio, with a current population of approximately 3,581 residents. It delivers a comprehensive suite of essential public services through multiple operating departments, including: a Water Department operating a treatment plant (online since 1987) drawing from three wells serving 1,500+ service lines across ~23 miles of water mains and 120 fire hydrants; a Wastewater Treatment Plant (online 2006) using an orbal oxidation ditch and UV disinfection to process sewage across ~25 miles of sewers and 7 lift stations; a Police Department with 8 sworn officers, 2 part-time patrolmen, and a K9 unit; a Fire Department with 24 personnel (10 Level I certified, 2 Level II, 12 volunteers) and a fleet including a 2022 Rosenbauer 3,000-gallon tanker; an EMS/Rescue Squad providing 24/7 coverage across 90 square miles for ~10,000 persons in four townships; a Parks and Recreation system; a Street Department; an Income Tax Department collecting a 1% levy (in effect since 1971) generating approximately $833,000 annually; a Mayor's Court; zoning services; and HIX-TV, a local cable channel reaching 80%+ of cable subscribers. Infrastructure includes a municipal building at 111 South Main Street (headquarters) and a dedicated fire station at 115-117 South Main Street opened in 2007.

The Village's business model is fundamentally that of a tax-and-fee-funded public utility combined with regulatory enforcement authority. Revenue streams include the 1% village income tax on resident and in-village earned income (~$833,000/year), recurring monthly water and wastewater utility billings across 1,500+ connections with $200 deposits and $25 administrative fees, transaction-based EMS billing for transport and treatment, one-time fees for pavilion rentals ($150/day), playing field use ($50/day), bike registration ($1), and trash bag stickers ($1.75), plus Mayor's Court fines and intergovernmental EMS mutual aid contributions. There is no external equity ownership, no venture funding, and no shareholders; governance rests with an elected Mayor (Michael Barth, 2024) and a six-member Village Council elected at large for overlapping four-year terms. Operational leadership includes a Village Administrator (Cory Wann), Fiscal Officer (Cheryl Smith), Police Chief (Mark Denning), Fire Chief (Darrick Crochran, April 2024), Deputy EMS Chief (Bruce Silcott), Water Superintendent (Dalton Gordon), and WWTP Superintendent (Joel Jacob).

Distribution of services occurs through a hybrid physical-digital model: in-person service at the municipal building, an online payment portal (acipayonline.com, jurisdiction code 8409), a drop box and mail channel, and 24/7 field dispatch via the Defiance County Communications Center. Marketing and resident engagement rely on the Village website, department-specific Facebook pages, HIX-TV local cable, the Hyper Reach emergency alert system, and community events such as Hicksville Heritage Days and Christmas in the Village. The Village holds core strategic partnerships with Defiance County Economic Development (for business attraction under a "land for jobs" policy and revolving loan fund), Hicksville Exempted Village Schools (joint facilities including HIX-TV), the Defiance County Communications Center (emergency dispatch), and Dr. William Krebs (EMS medical director).

Name

Village Of Hicksville

Legal name

Village of Hicksville

Website

https://villageofhicksville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Village of Hicksville is a chartered Ohio municipal government, founded 1875, serving approximately 3,581 residents with comprehensive municipal services including water, wastewater, police, fire, EMS, parks, street maintenance, and 1% income tax administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Public safety services
• Emergency medical services
• Local income tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Village Income Tax: 1% tax on incomes and net profits earned in the village or received by Hicksville residents elsewhere. Credit given for taxes paid to other Ohio cities. Revenue approximately $833,000 per year, used for capital projects (water/wastewater plants, street repairs), police, EMS, parks, zoning, cemetery, and debt service.
2. Utility Services: Water and wastewater services billed monthly. Includes deposits ($200), administrative fees ($25), usage-based billing, and various service fees.
3. EMS Billing: Emergency medical services billing for transport and treatment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Hicksville is a municipal government providing essential public services to approximately 3,581 residents of Hicksville, Ohio. Core offerings include water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, 24/7 police and fire protection, emergency medical services, parks and recreation, street maintenance, local income tax administration, zoning and permitting, Mayor's Court, and local cable television (HIX-TV). Services are funded primarily by a 1% village income tax (approximately $833,000 annually) and monthly utility, EMS, and permit fees.

Product overview

The Village of Hicksville is a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to approximately 3,581 residents. The village operates as a unified municipal services organization with distinct departments delivering water utilities, wastewater treatment, police and fire/EMS emergency services, parks and recreation, street maintenance, income tax collection, zoning, Mayor's Court, and local cable television (HIX-TV). The core infrastructure includes water wells and treatment facilities serving over 1,500 service lines, wastewater treatment with 25 miles of sewers, and emergency services covering a 90 square mile area. Revenue from the 1% village income tax (approximately $833,000 annually) funds capital projects including water treatment, wastewater treatment plants, street repairs, and equipment purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Utilities Drinking water supply from three alternating wells at 139–183 foot depth with treatment (aeration, chlorination, four pressure filters), storage in 400,000-gallon and 250,000-gallon elevated tanks, and distribution through approximately 23 miles of water mains serving 1,500+ service lines, 900 meter pits and vaults, 400+ curb stops, 120 fire hydrants, and 250+ main valves. Available to residential and commercial customers within the Village.
• Wastewater Treatment Collection and treatment of wastewater and sewage for residential and industrial customers. Uses an Orbal oxidation ditch, two clarifiers, alum treatment, and UV disinfection; returns clean water to Mill Creek. Maintains approximately 25 miles of storm, sanitary, and combined sewers and 7 lift stations.
• Police Protection Services Round-the-clock police services covering 2.465 square miles and 23.75 miles of streets, comprising eight commissioned sworn police officers, two commissioned part-time patrolmen, and two civilian office employees. Includes a K-9 unit (Echo) trained for finding lost children, drugs, guns, and dangerous contraband, and online accident report purchasing via Lexis Nexis (BuyCrash).
• Emergency Medical Services 24-hour emergency medical care staffed by full-time, part-time, and volunteer EMTs. Covers the Village of Hicksville, Hicksville Township, Milford Township, and portions of Farmer and Mark Townships — a 90-square-mile area serving approximately 10,000 persons. Includes EMS billing for transport and treatment services, with oversight from Medical Director Dr. William Krebs.
• Fire Protection and Rescue Services Fire suppression and rescue services delivered by 24 firefighters including 10 Firefighter Level I certified, 2 Level II Firefighters, and 12 Volunteer Firefighters. Fleet includes a 2002 Elite Power Primary Pumper, 1991 Pierce Secondary Pumper, 2022 Rosenbauer 3,000-gallon Tanker, 2014 Ford Super Duty grass unit, 1981 Sutphen 100-foot Aerial Ladder Tower, an air fill trailer for SCBAs, and an Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Parks and recreational facilities including ball diamonds, basketball courts, disc golf, skate park, splash pad, tennis courts, soccer fields, and pavilion rentals (Rotary Pavilion $150 first day / $110 additional days; playing fields $50 per day). Available May to September.
• Street Maintenance Services Street maintenance services including snow removal, leaf collection, mosquito spraying, road repairs, street sweeping, and traffic marking maintenance.
• Village Income Tax Administration 1% income tax on incomes and net profits earned in the village or received by Hicksville residents elsewhere. Annual revenue approximately $833,000 used for capital projects (water/wastewater plants, street repairs), police, EMS, parks, zoning, cemetery, and debt service. Credit given for taxes paid to other Ohio cities.
• HIX-TV Local Cable Channel Local cable television channel broadcasting Village Council meetings, school sports, community events, religious programming, and local music, with hands-on video production training. Reaches 80%+ cable viewership with 60%+ watching Village Council content.
• Mayor's Court Judicial proceedings for village ordinance violations and traffic violations occurring within corporate limits, held on the first and third Mondays.
• Zoning and Building Permits Building and zoning code enforcement, permit issuance, and inspection services to maintain infrastructure integrity for homes and businesses within the Village.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clean water delivered via 23 miles of water mains, 1,500+ service lines, and 120 fire hydrants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Defiance County Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Defiance County Economic Development for attracting industry and business to Hicksville. Village offers revolving loan fund and industrial park with free building sites under land for jobs policy.
• Hicksville Exempted Village SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint facilities including HIX-TV located in school building. Community uses school for sports facilities and educational programs.
• Defiance County Communications CentercoreOthersEmergency and non-emergency calls received and dispatched through county center in Defiance, Ohio.
• Ohio Municipal LeagueminorOthersVillage Administrator is a member providing access to resources, advocacy, and best practices for municipal management.
• Ohio City/County Managers AssociationminorOthersVillage Administrator membership providing professional development and networking for municipal management.
• Black Swamp CouncilminorOthersVillage Administrator represents Village at Black Swamp Council regional organization.
• Dr. William KrebscoreOthersMedical director providing oversight and guidance for Hicksville Rescue Squad EMS operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of Archbold: Small Northwest Ohio village of comparable size providing similar full-service municipal operations (water, wastewater, police, fire, EMS, streets, parks, tax). Directly comparable in scale, service portfolio, and regional geography (Fulton/Defiance County area).
• Village of Holgate: Small Henry County, Ohio village with similar full-service municipal operations. Comparable in population, governance structure, and rural service-area economics.
• Village of Spencerville: Allen County, Ohio village providing utilities, police, fire/EMS, parks, and tax services. Comparable service breadth and rural small-village operating model.
• Village of Antwerp: Small Northwest Ohio (Paulding County) village delivering the same bundle of municipal services. Highly comparable in population scale, governance model, and rural service-area profile.
• Village of Payne: Small Northwest Ohio (Paulding County) village with comparable municipal service mix and similar population scale. Operates as a peer in regional rural Ohio municipal governance.
• Village of Ottoville: Small Putnam County, Ohio village operating water, wastewater, and other municipal services. Comparable in size and rural Ohio service delivery model.
• Village of Paulding: County-seat village in adjacent Paulding County, Ohio offering similar municipal services (utilities, police, EMS, tax collection) to a small population. Comparable in regulatory structure under Ohio village governance and service breadth.
• Village of Edgerton: Small Williams County, Ohio village operating water, wastewater, police, fire, and EMS services. Similar in size and service portfolio to Hicksville.
• Village of Continental: Small Putnam County, Ohio village offering municipal services including utilities, police, EMS, and tax collection. Directly comparable in scale and service model.

Broad incumbents

• City of Defiance: Larger municipal government serving as the Defiance County seat, operating utilities, police, fire, EMS, parks, and tax services. Functions as the regional hub whose larger scale provides a reference point for service standards and shared emergency-dispatch coordination with Hicksville.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HIXTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/HicksvilleFireDepartment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-hicksville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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