City of Clark Fork

What City of Clark Fork does

The City of Clark Fork is a municipal government entity incorporated on May 11, 1911 in Bonner County, Idaho, operating under a Mayor-Council form of government with an elected Mayor (Russell Schenck, term 2026-2030) and four elected Council members serving staggered four-year terms. The City delivers essential municipal services to residents and property owners, including water utility, fire protection, street maintenance (5.35 miles of asphalted roads), parks and recreation (Veterans Memorial Park and Railroad Park), cemetery, animal control, and planning/zoning administration, with the Mayor and Council acting as the legislative and policy-making body.

The City's core physical infrastructure centers on a municipal water distribution system comprising approximately 44,000 feet of piping, a 120,000 gallon reservoir, pumping capacity of about 500 gpm, ground water rights of 300 gpm from a city well, and surface water rights of over 2,000 gpm from Spring Creek. Day-to-day water operations are contracted to Water Systems Management, Inc. (WSM), which provides licensed operators, regulatory compliance, AMR metering, and backflow testing. The fire department is an all-risk volunteer organization with up to 20 firefighters and three apparatus (1999 F-450 mini rescue, 2008 International water tender, 1992 International engine) operating across a 77 square mile response area extending to the Montana border. A comprehensive Water Facility Plan is in place to address the fact that approximately 72% of the water distribution network requires replacement.

The City generates revenue through a mix of recurring and transactional streams: property and local taxes, monthly water utility billing (with $20 late fees), annual fire subscription fees for properties outside city limits (0.06% of assessed valuation plus $75 base fee plus $1.00 per acre), annual animal licenses, planning and zoning fees, and credit card processing pass-throughs (2.83% + $0.10 for swipe/chip, 3.69% + $0.15 for manual). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through City Hall walk-in, PayClix online portal, phone, and mail channels, supported by an official website (clarkforkidaho.gov) and Facebook page. The City is supported by contracted partners including WSM, Ruen-Yeager & Associates for planning, Silver Valley Law for legal, and mutual-aid fire agreements with neighboring departments. Most recently, the City faced severe water infrastructure damage from historic Lightning Creek flooding in December 2025, prompting a local disaster emergency declaration affirmed by Resolution 3-2025.

Name

City of Clark Fork

Legal name

City of Clark Fork

Website

https://clarkforkidaho.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Clark Fork is an incorporated Idaho municipality (since 1911) providing water utility, volunteer fire protection, streets, parks, cemetery, animal control, and planning/zoning services to city residents, with fire subscription coverage extending across a 77 square mile area to the Montana border.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Water utility
• Fire protection
• Public works
• Land use planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Clark Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property and Local Taxes: City receives tax revenue to fund general operations, infrastructure maintenance, and municipal services.
2. Water Utility Billing: Monthly water bills sent first week of month, due by last day. $20 late fee applied on first day of following month for non-payment. Monthly billing cycle.
3. Fire Subscription Services: Fire coverage for properties outside city limits. Fee is 0.06% of assessed valuation plus $75 annual base fee. $1.00 per acre for land coverage. Insurance premium savings typically offset subscription costs.
4. Animal Licenses: Annual dog licenses required for dogs over 6 months old. Kennel licenses required for more than 3 adult dogs or cats. Impound fees of $25-50 per weekday.
5. Credit Card Processing Fees: City accepts credit cards for payments (fire suppression, dog licenses, etc.). Fees are 2.83% + 10 cents for swipe/chip cards, or 3.69% + 15 cents for manual entry.
6. Planning and Zoning Fees: Fees for annexation, conditional use permits, zone changes, subdivisions, variances, and other planning applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Clark Fork provides essential municipal services to its residents and property owners in Clark Fork, Idaho. Core offerings include water utility distribution and billing, volunteer fire protection with subscription coverage for properties outside city limits, street maintenance and snow plowing, animal control and licensing, parks and recreation facilities, cemetery management, and comprehensive planning and zoning administration. The city operates under a Mayor-Council form of government, delivering these services through City Hall, contracted operators, and an online payment portal.

Product overview

The City of Clark Fork operates a traditional municipal government structure providing essential public services to residents. The city's product portfolio centers on its official website as the primary citizen-facing interface, supplemented by online payment processing through PayClix for services including fire suppression fees, dog licenses, and water bills. Core municipal services include fire department operations (with subscription coverage for out-of-city properties), water system management (contracted through Water Systems Management Inc.), street maintenance, animal control, parks and recreation facilities (Veterans Memorial Park and Railroad Park), cemetery services, and planning/zoning administration. Public transparency is maintained through council meeting minutes, quarterly financial reports, road and street reports, and annual audit reports. The city also manages a comprehensive ordinance and resolution repository documenting all municipal policies and regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Services Municipal drinking water system serving residents within city limits, including approximately 44,000 feet of piping, a 120,000-gallon reservoir, and water quality monitoring managed through contracted operator Water Systems Management Inc. Bills are sent monthly with a $20 late fee.
• Fire Department Services All-risk volunteer fire department providing structure and vegetation fire protection, motor vehicle accident response, technical rescue, emergency medical assistance, and general citizen assists to residents within city limits.
• Fire Subscription Services Subscription fire coverage service for property owners located outside jurisdictional fire districts within the 77 square mile response area, with annual fees of 0.06% of assessed property valuation plus a $75 base fee and $1.00 per acre for land coverage.
• Street Maintenance Services Maintenance of approximately 5.35 miles of asphalted road bed, including crack filling, snow plowing, sanding, and alley brush trimming for residents within city limits.
• Animal Control Services Animal control services including annual dog licensing for dogs over 6 months old, kennel licensing for properties with more than 3 adult dogs or cats, and impoundment with weekday and weekend fee structures.
• Parks & Recreation Management of city parks including Veterans Memorial Park and Railroad Park, with facilities available for reservation through permits.
• Cemetery Services Maintenance and management of Clark Fork Cemetery with designated sections and named streets, overseen by a Cemetery Director.
• Planning & Zoning Services Comprehensive plan administration, zoning ordinance enforcement, and land use application processing including annexation, conditional use permits, site plans, zone changes, subdivisions, and variances, supported by contracted planning firm Ruen-Yeager & Associates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safe drinking water tested monthly and confirmed safe for consumption
• +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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Bonner CountymajorOthers · 17 December 2025City Council affirmed local disaster emergency declaration on December 17, 2025 (Resolution 3-2025) following severe water infrastructure damage from historic flooding of Lightning Creek. Coordinates emergency response and recovery efforts.
• Ruen-Yeager & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Contracted planning firm assisting the City with Comprehensive Plan updates, Zoning Ordinance development, and land use planning services. Originally contracted in 2017 to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Map, retained for ongoing zoning ordinance assistance.
• Water Systems Management, Inc. (WSM)coreTechnology or IntegrationContracted by the City of Clark Fork to manage day-to-day operations of the public drinking water system. WSM provides Idaho State licensed operators, consulting services, compliance activities, regulatory correspondence, billing services, accounts receivable/payable, and automatic meter reading equipment. Contact: Bob Hanson, 67 Wild Horse Trail, Sandpoint, ID 83864, (208) 265-4270.
• Silver Valley Law (Benjamin Allen)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAttorney Benjamin Allen from Silver Valley Law handles all City legal matters including ordinance drafting, contract review, and municipal legal guidance.
• Neighboring Fire Departments (Mutual Aid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomatic-aid and mutual-aid agreements with neighboring fire departments. Depending on location, other agencies may arrive on scene first. Part of the 77 square mile response area coverage strategy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Sandpoint, Idaho: Largest Bonner County municipality; provides the same core services as Clark Fork — water utility, fire, streets, parks, planning/zoning — at a larger population scale but in the same regional and regulatory context.
• City of Ponderay, Idaho: Bonner County municipality providing water, fire, streets, and other municipal services; small-city peer in the same regional context as Clark Fork.
• City of Bonners Ferry, Idaho: Boundary County seat in northern Idaho providing comparable small-town municipal services (water, sewer, streets, fire, planning) at a similar population scale and rural-mountain geography.
• City of Hope, Idaho: Very small Bonner County municipality adjacent to Clark Fork on Lake Pend Oreille; provides similar municipal services at small-town scale, useful as a same-size peer.
• City of Dover, Idaho: Small Bonner County municipality near Sandpoint providing comparable municipal services with similar population scale and rural-North-Idaho operating context.
• City of Oldtown, Idaho: Small Idaho municipality in Bonner County near the Washington border; provides similar municipal services at comparable small-town scale and rural operating context.
• City of Priest River, Idaho: Small Bonner County municipality of comparable size to Clark Fork, delivering standard municipal services (water, fire, streets, parks) within the same North Idaho governance context.

Broad incumbents

• Bonner County, Idaho: County-level government that encompasses Clark Fork and provides overlapping public services (roads, planning, emergency management) at a larger geographic scale — a broader regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityofClarkFork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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