City of Grand Blanc

What City of Grand Blanc does

The City of Grand Blanc is a municipal government entity in Genesee County, Michigan, incorporated under a City Charter adopted on March 4, 1930. It serves approximately 8,276 residents across 4 square miles, providing core municipal services including police protection (CALEA-accredited department with K-9 units and a drone program), fire suppression (ISO Protection Class 3, with a city-run Fire Department created in 2019), water and sewer utilities (independent groundwater wells with reverse-osmosis filtration and daily testing), residential waste collection (contracted to Republic Services), building permits and inspections, planning and zoning administration, property assessment, parks and recreation, and community events.

The city's technology infrastructure is built on a Revize government website platform, with third-party integrations including BS&A Online for utility and tax payments, Invoice Cloud for credit/debit card processing, TextMyGov for SMS-based resident notifications and service requests, and Smart 911 for emergency alerts. In 2024, the city launched a Police Department mobile app enabling vacation property checks, anonymous tips, and real-time public safety alerts. The city maintains two component units: the Downtown Development Authority (established 2006) and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, which together have driven over $2.5M in redevelopment investment and 170+ jobs.

Revenue is generated through property taxes (36.5573 mills homestead, 54.5573 mills non-homestead for 2025), water and sewer fees ($28.38 and $38.09 ready-to-serve plus usage-based charges), garbage collection fees ($38.22 per billing period), and various building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. The city is governed by a Mayor and six City Council members elected at large, with a City Manager overseeing daily operations. Notable recognitions include Michigan Green Communities Gold recognition (2022), eCities 4-STAR Community designation (2024), and SolSmart designation for solar energy initiatives.

Name

City of Grand Blanc

Legal name

City of Grand Blanc

Website

https://cityofgrandblancmi.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City of Grand Blanc is a municipal government in Genesee County, Michigan, serving approximately 8,276 residents across 4 square miles. It provides police, fire, water/sewer, waste collection, building permits, planning/zoning, and parks services, funded primarily through property taxes, utility fees, and permits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Building permits and zoning
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Blanc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: The city collects property taxes through summer and winter billing cycles. Millage rates are 36.5573 for homestead properties and 54.5573 for non-homestead properties (2025 rates).
2. Water and Sewer Fees: Water Ready to Serve Fee $28.38 and Sewer Ready to Serve Fee $38.09 per billing cycle, plus usage charges at $4.53 per 100 cubic feet for water and $4.33 per 100 cubic feet for sewer.
3. Garbage Collection Fees: Residential garbage collection service billed at $38.22 per billing period through Republic Services.
4. Building Permits and Fees: Building permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, mechanical permits, and contractor registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Grand Blanc is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to approximately 8,276 residents across a 4-square-mile area. Core offerings include police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities with reverse-osmosis filtration, waste collection, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning administration, property assessment, parks and recreation, and economic development through its Downtown Development Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

Product overview

The City of Grand Blanc operates as a municipal government providing public services to approximately 8,276 residents across 4 square miles. The city's digital presence consists of a government website (built on the Revize platform) that serves as a unified portal for residents to access city services. The primary service delivery channels include the website platform, a police department mobile app, and the TextMyGov notification system. Services are organized into core municipal functions: public safety (police and fire departments), public works (water/sewer, waste collection, surface water), planning and zoning, building permits, property assessment, and parks and recreation. Online payment and information services are delivered through integrations with BS&A Online and Invoice Cloud.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Municipal police services including patrol, K-9 units (Kash and Ace), detective bureau, drone program, live scan fingerprinting, firearm registrations, and vacation property checks. The department is CALEA accredited and serves approximately 8,000 people across just under 4 square miles.
• Fire Department Services
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Building Permits and Inspection
• Waste Collection Services
• Parks and Recreation
• Planning and Zoning Services
• Property Assessment Services
• Downtown Development Authority Programs
• Grand Blanc City Police Department Mobile App
• TextMyGov Notification Service
• Brownfield Redevelopment Programs
• City of Grand Blanc Website (Online Portal)
• Heritage Museum

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO Protection Class 3 rating for fire department
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Blanc Downtown Development Authority (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2006Established February 2006 to serve existing businesses and encourage new business development in the downtown district. The DDA manages improvement projects, facade improvement loans, tax increment financing, and coordinates with the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
• Brownfield Redevelopment AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated to assist property owners with environmental cleanup of contaminated, blinded, or functionally obsolete properties. Goal is to stimulate economic and community development through brownfield redevelopment, including the successful Grand Saginaw Plaza project.
• Community Foundation of Greater FlintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand community garden programs in Grand Blanc
• Flint River Watershed CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tree planting initiatives along the Flint River watershed
• Michigan Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral resource for small business assistance and development services
• US Small Business Administration (SBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal resource partner providing small business counseling and support through Detroit district office
• Veteran Business Outreach CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner for veteran-owned business development
• I69 International Trade CorridorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic commercial gateway partnership connecting Grand Blanc to regional and international trade networks
• Republic ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste collection company providing residential curbside garbage pickup and recycling services for the City of Grand Blanc
• 67th District CourtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal district court for traffic violations and legal proceedings within police department jurisdiction
• Grand Blanc Township Police DepartmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNeighboring law enforcement agency for jurisdictional coordination
• Metro Police AuthorityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGenesee County metropolitan police authority partnership
• Office of the Genesee County SheriffminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty-level law enforcement coordination
• Genesee County Animal ControlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty animal control services coordination

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandBlancCityGov
• Xx.com/GrandBlancCity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-grand-blanc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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