The City of Grand Ledge

What The City of Grand Ledge does

The City of Grand Ledge is a municipal government entity incorporated on March 27, 1893, serving residents of Grand Ledge, Michigan, under a seven-member City Council led by Mayor Keith Mulder, with day-to-day operations overseen by a City Manager. The city provides a full suite of public services including water and sewer utilities, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, public works (streets, cemetery, grounds), building and zoning permits, parks and recreation, police, and Abrams Municipal Airport — one of the ten busiest general utility airports in Michigan, averaging over 30 flights per day.

Its utility infrastructure is vertically integrated: municipal wells feed an Iron Removal Plant that oxidizes and filters iron and manganese, after which treated water is distributed through an underground pipe network with fluoride addition. Sanitary sewer flow is collected and treated at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Fitzgerald Park via screening, grit removal, primary settling, activated sludge aeration, secondary settling, filtration, and UV disinfection, achieving greater than 98% pollutant removal before discharge to the Grand River. The city is currently executing a $52.4 million WWTP expansion mandated by the State of Michigan and a replacement of the Iron Removal Plant. Smart meters enable hourly usage monitoring and leak detection.

Revenue is generated through metered water and sewer utility fees (a combination of fixed and variable usage-based rates, with rates effective July 1, 2025) and through property taxes supporting general fund operations. Resident-facing digital services run on CivicPlus CivicEngage (website, agenda center, Notify Me alerts), BSA Online (utility billing and payments), and Smart911-powered GLAlerts (emergency notifications). Customer segments are geographic: city residents as the primary base, and Oneida Township residents receiving water and sewer service under a cooperative development agreement.

Name

The City of Grand Ledge

Legal name

Grand Ledge, MI

Website

https://cityofgrandledge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Grand Ledge is a municipal government incorporated in 1893 that provides water and sewer utilities, wastewater treatment, public works, parks, police, permitting, and Abrams Municipal Airport to Grand Ledge, Michigan residents and Oneida Township under a cooperative service agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAG

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPALAMAA

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Wastewater & Septage Management Services

SECONDARYEUAIAAAF

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Collection & Hauling

Keywords

• Municipal water treatment
• Wastewater treatment services
• Public utilities management
• Municipal government services
• Stormwater management

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Ledge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Water and Sewer Utility Fees: Monthly billing for water and sewer services based on metered usage. Revenue is dedicated solely to water and sewer system expenses. Property taxes do not fund water or sewer systems.
2. Property Tax Revenue: General fund revenues from property taxes supporting municipal operations including police, public works, parks, and general government services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Grand Ledge provides core municipal services to its residents and businesses, including treated drinking water from municipal wells (via its Iron Removal Plant), sanitary sewer collection and wastewater treatment at the Fitzgerald Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, stormwater management, public works (streets, cemetery, grounds, snow removal), parks and recreation, building and zoning permits, police protection, and operations of the Abrams Municipal Airport. Utility billing is performed monthly based on metered usage, while digital resident services (online payments, alerts, agenda center) are delivered through the CivicPlus CivicEngage website platform.

Product overview

The City of Grand Ledge operates a comprehensive municipal government offering core public services including drinking water treatment and distribution via the Iron Removal Plant, sanitary sewer collection and wastewater treatment at the Fitzgerald Park facility, stormwater management, public works (streets, cemetery, grounds), building permits, and Abrams Municipal Airport. The city's official website is powered by the CivicPlus CivicEngage content management system, which provides resident-facing digital services including utility billing and online payments (via BSA Online), GLAlerts emergency notifications (via Smart911), the Notify Me subscription service, an Agenda Center for public meeting documents, and an online calendar. The city's water and sewer utilities are currently undergoing major infrastructure improvements including an Iron Removal Plant replacement and a $52.4 million Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion mandated by the State of Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Billing Services Monthly water and sewer billing based on meter usage, with online payment options via the BSA Online platform; revenue is dedicated solely to water and sewer system expenses.
• Municipal Water System Drinking water sourced from municipal wells, treated at the Iron Removal Plant to remove iron and manganese through oxidation, then distributed through the underground water distribution system with fluoride addition for dental health.
• Wastewater Treatment Sanitary sewer collection and treatment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Fitzgerald Park, with treated water discharged into the Grand River meeting stringent Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements and achieving greater than 98% pollutant removal.
• Public Services City services covering water and sewer, wastewater treatment, public works, streets, cemetery, and grounds and facilities maintenance.
• Stormwater Management Stormwater runoff management through the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), delivered in partnership with the Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC) under EGLE oversight and NPDES permitting.
• Abrams Municipal Airport General utility airport averaging over 30 flights per day, one of the ten busiest in Michigan, offering T-hangar rentals and charter flight services.
• Building and Zoning Permits Building, planning, and zoning permits administered through Eaton County for construction and development within the city.
• GLAlerts Emergency Notification System Emergency and informational alert notification system powered by Smart911, allowing residents to receive alerts via text, email, or voice.
• Notify Me Subscription Service Email and text message subscription service for public notices, agendas, minutes, job postings, and the city newsletter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pollutant removal maintained at 98% or greater in wastewater treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city is a member of the GLRC, a guiding body comprised of MS4 communities within the Greater Lansing Region. The committee guides implementation of stormwater programs for communities within Grand River, Red Cedar River, and Looking Glass River watersheds. The city participates in annual reporting and quarterly newsletters through this partnership.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Union & Morley Street Improvements Project involving approximately 0.37 miles of road reconstruction. MDOT cooperation on infrastructure improvements within the city.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency cooperating on Union & Morley Street Improvements Project providing oversight and potential funding for major infrastructure upgrades.
• Michigan Rural Water AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts annual rate analyses to ensure monthly utility rates are reasonable and support both short and long-term goals of water/sewer infrastructure. Provides professional guidance on utility operations.
• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)coreOthersRegulatory agency that mandates wastewater treatment plant expansion and issues NPDES permits for stormwater discharge. Oversees drinking water quality standards.
• Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic development organization providing resources for businesses in the Lansing area including Grand Ledge.
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState economic development agency providing resources and programs for Michigan businesses and communities.
• Capital Area Michigan Works!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional workforce development organization providing employment resources and business support services.
• Eaton CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government providing various shared services including election administration, dog licensing, vital records, and recreation programs.
• Oneida TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative development agreement providing water and sewer services to township residents. Includes utility services agreement and collaborative development planning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Charlotte, Michigan: Eaton County seat and small Michigan municipality providing water, sewer, public works, and general municipal services. Directly comparable scale, geography, and service portfolio to Grand Ledge.
• City of DeWitt, Michigan: Small Michigan municipality in Clinton County administering water/sewer utilities, public works, and general municipal services. Comparable scale and service mix with similar regulatory environment under Michigan EGLE.
• City of Eaton Rapids, Michigan: Small Eaton County, Michigan municipality operating water and wastewater utilities and public works. Directly comparable as a county-neighbor operating similar utility infrastructure under the same state regulatory regime.
• City of Portland, Michigan: Small Michigan municipality operating municipal water and wastewater utilities and general government services. Comparable in scale, regulatory environment, and service portfolio to Grand Ledge.
• City of Lansing, Michigan: Adjacent Michigan municipality operating water/wastewater utilities, public works, parks, police, and general municipal services for residents in the Greater Lansing region. Directly comparable as a municipal government administering the same core utility and public service portfolio in the same regional labor market.
• City of East Lansing, Michigan: Neighboring Michigan municipality providing water distribution, wastewater collection, public works, and parks services to residents. Operates within the same GLRC stormwater partnership and serves an overlapping Lansing-area customer base with comparable utility governance structures.
• City of St. Johns, Michigan: Small Clinton County, Michigan municipality operating water and sewer utilities, public works, and general municipal services. Comparable scale and service portfolio.
• City of Williamston, Michigan: Small Ingham County, Michigan municipality with municipal water and wastewater utilities and general municipal service delivery. Comparable operational scale and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company: Largest publicly traded US water and wastewater utility serving over 14 million people across 14 states. Comparable in regulated water/wastewater utility operations though operates at vastly greater scale across multiple states versus Grand Ledge's single jurisdiction.
• Veolia North America: Large-scale operator of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment services across North America. Comparable in the water/wastewater utility operations domain though it operates at much greater scale and as a commercial contractor to municipalities like Grand Ledge.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityofGrandLedgeGovernment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-grand-ledge

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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