Borough Of Zelienople

What Borough Of Zelienople does

Borough of Zelienople is a second-class municipal government entity in Butler County, Pennsylvania, providing statutory municipal services to approximately 4,000+ residents across three voting districts. Founded in 1840 and operated by 22 staff under Borough Manager Andrew C. Spencer, the borough delivers an unusually broad service portfolio for its size, including direct municipal ownership and operation of electric and water utilities (uncommon for small boroughs), public works, code enforcement, planning, parks and recreation, and a separately maintained police department.

The borough's digital service layer consists of a branded Zelienople mobile app (iOS and Android), the Zelie-Harmony Notification System powered by Smart911 for emergency mass notifications, a SeeClickFix-integrated non-emergency reporting portal, and a LogicsHosted online utility billing platform. These are deployed alongside traditional in-person services at the borough office at 111 West New Castle Street and through contracted services including Berkheimer Tax Administrator (EIT/LST collection), the Code Enforcement Agency (building inspections), Harmony Fire District, and Harmony EMS.

Revenue is generated through a combination of taxation and fee-for-service streams: a combined 8.88-mill real estate property tax (1.81 general purpose, 2.0 recreation, 3.00 fire, 1.57 library, 0.50 EMS), a 1% resident Earned Income Tax (0.5% to borough, 0.5% to school district), a $52 Local Services Tax, utility tariffs for electric and water, building and signage permits, recycling bin sales, parks and recreation program fees, and commemorative brick sales. As a government entity, the borough is governed by an elected Borough Council and does not have private shareholders, parent companies, or venture funding.

Name

Borough Of Zelienople

Legal name

Borough of Zelienople

Website

https://zelieboro.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borough of Zelienople is a second-class municipal government in Butler County, Pennsylvania, providing electric and water utilities, public works, code enforcement, parks, recreation, and emergency communications to approximately 4,000+ residents across three voting districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Electric utility services
• Water utility services
• Emergency notification systems
• Community engagement platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Zelienople

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Real estate property tax with multiple millage rates for different purposes: General Purpose (1.81 mills), Recreation (2.0 mills), Fire Department (3.00 mills), Library (1.57 mills), EMS (0.50 mills). Total combined rate of 8.88 mills. Tax bills mailed last week of February with discounts available through April 30.
2. Earned Income Tax (EIT): Resident earned income tax of 1% (0.5% Borough, 0.5% School District). Non-resident EIT is 0.5%. Collected by Berkheimer Tax Administrator.
3. Local Services Tax (LST): Annual tax of $52 per year for residents working in the borough.
4. Utility Services: Borough provides electric and water services to residents and businesses. Residents must sign service agreements at borough office.
5. Permits and Fees: Various permits including building permits, electrical permits, sign permits, fence permits, shed permits, alarm permits, and special event permits with associated fees.
6. Recycling Bins: Blue recycle bins available for purchase at $8.00 each.
7. Recreation Fees: Facility rentals, program fees, and commemorative brick purchases for parks and recreation facilities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Borough of Zelienople is a municipal government entity providing essential local services to residents and businesses within its boundaries. Its core offerings include electric and water utility distribution, public works and infrastructure maintenance, code enforcement and zoning, parks and recreation programs, public safety coordination, emergency notifications, and a portfolio of permits and licenses. Digital service channels include a mobile app, online utility billing, emergency notification system, and non-emergency issue reporting portal.

Product overview

Borough Of Zelienople operates a digital services platform consisting of a mobile app for iOS and Android, an emergency notification system (Zelie-Harmony Notification System), a SeeClickFix-based issue reporting portal, and an online utility payment system. These interconnected services enable residents to access municipal services, receive emergency alerts, report non-emergency concerns, and pay utility bills through both web and mobile channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zelienople Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android that provides residents access to community notifications, brush and leaf pick-up requests, parking information, community events discovery, utility bill payments, and non-emergency issue reporting via SeeClickFix integration.
• Zelie-Harmony Notification System Emergency notification service powered by Smart911 that delivers phone calls and emails to registered residents and businesses regarding utility outages, weather emergencies, traffic alerts, and other urgent matters across Zelienople and Harmony boroughs.
• SeeClickFix Reporting Portal Web-based and mobile platform enabling residents to report non-emergency issues to the borough including animal control, property maintenance, code enforcement, potholes, graffiti/vandalism, snow plowing, and tree service requests, with issues routed to appropriate borough departments.
• Online Utility Bill Payment Online portal hosted on LogicsHosted allowing residents to pay electric and water utility bills electronically, accessible through the main website and the Zelienople mobile app.
• Electric Utility Service Direct delivery of electricity to residents and businesses within the borough through borough-owned electric utility infrastructure, with residents required to sign service agreements at the borough office.
• Water Utility Service Direct delivery of water service to residents and businesses within the borough through borough-owned water utility infrastructure, with residents required to sign service agreements at the borough office.
• Permits and Applications Issuance of building permits, electrical permits, sign permits, fence permits, shed permits, alarm permits, and special event permits to property owners and contractors with associated fees.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Facility rentals, program fees, commemorative brick purchases, and access to community amenities including the community pool, Zelienople Memorial Skate Park, and Four Corners Park.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bridge construction on Main St./Rt. 19 scheduled for completion by August 21, 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest Butler Stormwater AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2024Regional collaboration between Evans City Borough, Harmony Borough, Zelienople Borough, and Jackson Township to address stormwater management requirements. As of July 12, 2024, three of four incorporating municipalities had adopted the Articles of Incorporation. The authority will collect stormwater fees and distribute funds to member municipalities for stormwater-related programs and capital improvements.
• Smart911coreTechnology or IntegrationSmart911 provides the technology platform for the Zelie-Harmony Notification System, enabling emergency notifications via phone and email to residents of both Zelienople and Harmony boroughs.
• Zelienople Rotary ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRotary Club manages the Community Event Sign at Four Corners Park and reviews/schedules advertising applications for community events. Applications can be submitted to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 245, Zelienople, PA 16063.
• Berkheimer Tax AdministratorcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party tax administrator handles Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Local Services Tax (LST) collection for the borough.
• Butler County Bureau of ElectionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty agency supervising elections in Zelienople's three voting districts. Voting held in May and November with three polling locations.
• Code Enforcement Agency (CEA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal building inspection and code enforcement agency (866-410-4952) providing building inspection services and plan reviews to ensure construction compliance with regulations.
• Zelienople Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate police department handling law enforcement, alarm permits, and Smart911 registration questions. Located at www.zelienoplepolice.org.
• Harmony Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire protection services provided through Harmony Fire District serving the community.
• Harmony EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency medical services provided through Harmony EMS organization.
• PennDOTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Department of Transportation conducting State Route 19 bridge construction (North Main Street) beginning May 20, 2026, with completion scheduled August 21, 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mars Borough, PA: Small Butler County borough with similar population scale and tax-base profile. Comparable in municipal service delivery model and reliance on regional partners.
• Evans City Borough, PA: Partner borough in the Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority and similarly sized PA borough. Comparable in services delivered, tax structure, and reliance on regional collaborations.
• Jackson Township, Butler County, PA: Co-founding member of the Southwest Butler Stormwater Authority alongside Zelienople. Similar mix of municipal services and infrastructure responsibilities in the same county.
• Harmony Borough, PA: Adjacent second-class borough in Butler County that co-operates the Zelie-Harmony Notification System with Zelienople. Nearly identical scale, governance model, and service mix make it the most directly comparable peer.
• Seven Fields Borough, PA: Small Butler County borough with comparable population and a similar municipal services footprint. Useful benchmark for small-borough governance and operations.

Others

• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal government websites and resident engagement software, including the revize platform that powers zelieboro.org. Relevant as the enabling technology layer for the borough's digital presence.
• Seneca Valley School District: Regional school district spanning nine municipalities that delivers public education services to Zelienople residents. Adjacent public-sector entity closely tied to community services.
• Tyler Technologies (LogicsHosted / govOS): Provider of municipal utility billing and government software, including the LogicsHosted platform Zelienople uses for online utility payments. Relevant as the technology vendor for core revenue collection.

Broad incumbents

• Butler County Government: County-level government that supervises elections, tax administration, and regional services overlapping with Zelienople's responsibilities. Useful broad public-sector benchmark.

Regional players

• Cranberry Township, PA: Larger Butler County municipality providing the same core municipal services but at much greater scale. Useful regional comparison for service delivery and digital engagement maturity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=-DV4ncu8Y8s
• Facebookfacebook.com/zelieboro
• Instagraminstagram.com/zelieboro/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borough-of-zelienople

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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