What Village of Minooka does

The Village of Minooka is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1869 in Grundy County, Illinois, serving a population of over 12,000 residents spread across Grundy, Kendall, and Will Counties. It delivers the full suite of municipal services — water and sewer utilities (4 treatment facilities, 44 miles of water mains, 32 miles of sanitary sewer, a 2.2 MGD wastewater plant), garbage and recycling collection (via partnership with Homewood Disposal Services), street and stormwater maintenance (63 miles of roadways), police and emergency services, building permitting and inspections, business licensing, parks and recreation (21 park facilities, 15 miles of bike trails), and economic development support. Customer-facing services are delivered through a multi-channel model including in-person service at Village Hall (121 E. McEvilly Road), self-serve digital portals (OpenGov for permits and licenses, WaterSmart for water-use monitoring, Community Pass for recreation reservations, GovPayNet and PSN for payments), and the Everbridge mass notification system.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly utility fees (water at $9.00/1,000 gallons, sewer at $6.62/1,000 gallons, a $25.00 GPWC capital-maintenance fee, and $29.47 monthly garbage collection) billed to approximately 4,000 utility accounts, supplemented by one-time permitting and licensing fees, FOIA document charges, and ad valorem property taxes. The village operates with a lean staff of 11–50 employees distributed across Police (26 staff under Chief Justin Meyer), Public Works (13 staff under Director James Gretencord), Finance, Building/Zoning, and Administration, led by Village Administrator Daniel Duffy and elected Village President Ric Offerman. Its technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems.

The village's strategic positioning centers on its location at the crossroads of Interstates 55 and 80 with CSX rail access, a Gold Level CSX Select Site designation, and active recruitment of large commercial and industrial tenants — most notably Equinix's ~310-acre data center campus, plus logistics developments from JLL, Prologis, and Molto, and existing operations from Macy's, Trader Joe's, Grainger, Kellogg, and BMW. The village received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY2027, reflecting institutional financial-management capacity. It is governed by an elected Village President and Board of Trustees and functions as a political subdivision of the State of Illinois with no shareholders or traditional equity ownership.

Name

Village of Minooka

Legal name

Village of Minooka

Website

https://minooka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Minooka is a municipal government serving 12,000+ residents with water, sewer, garbage, public safety, permitting, parks, and economic development services, leveraging its strategic I-55/I-80 location to attract major data center and logistics developments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Wastewater treatment
• Waste collection services
• Building permit services
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minooka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services Revenue: Monthly billing for water, sewer, and garbage services. Water charges at $9.00/1,000 gallons, sewer at $6.62/1,000 gallons based on water usage, plus $25.00 GPWC Capital-Maintenance Fee. Garbage service provided through partnership with Homewood Disposal Services at $29.47 for 65 or 95 gallon tote.
2. Permits and Licenses: Revenue from building permits, business registrations, liquor licenses, tobacco licenses, solicitor permits, raffle licenses, video gaming applications, food vendor permits, and contractor registration. Residential building permits may take up to 7 business days to issue.
3. Garbage Collection Fees: Weekly garbage collection with 65 or 95 gallon totes at $29.47 each. Additional bulk items $5.50 each, white goods $25.00 each. Senior discount of $2.00/month available.
4. FOIA Document Fees: Copy fees for Freedom of Information Act requests including $0.15 per page for B&W copies over 50 pages, $0.07 per page for color copies, $0.50 for CD, $2.00 for DVD

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Village of Minooka is a municipal government providing essential services to its 12,000+ residents, including water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, garbage and recycling collection, building permits and inspections, business licensing, police and public safety, parks and recreation, and economic development support. Services are funded through utility fees, permit and license charges, and tax revenue, delivered through in-person service at Village Hall, online portals, and contracted partners.

Product overview

The Village of Minooka is a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to its residents. The core offerings include water and sewer utilities managed through 4 treatment facilities and a 2.2 MGD wastewater plant, garbage and recycling collection via Homewood Disposal Services, building permits and inspections through OpenGov, business licensing and registration, police and public works services, parks and recreation facilities including 4 community parks, multiple splash pads, and summer camp programs. Additional services include the Everbridge-powered Village Notification System for emergency alerts, economic development support for commercial development, and a Transparency Portal for public access to development project information. Utility billing is consolidated through PSN Utility Payments and GovPayNet, while facility reservations utilize Community Pass. The WaterSmart water monitoring partnership enables residents to track usage and receive leak notifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water and Sewer Services Municipal water treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection services for residents and businesses of the Village of Minooka. Water is sourced from 5 wells and treated at 4 facilities (including 2 cation exchange softening facilities), distributed through 44 miles of water mains to 4,000 accounts; wastewater is treated at a 2.2 MGD plant. Billing is usage-based at $9.00 per 1,000 gallons (water) and $6.62 per 1,000 gallons (sewer), plus a $25.00 monthly GPWC Capital-Maintenance Fee.
• Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection Residential waste management services provided in partnership with Homewood Disposal Services. Weekly garbage collection with 65 or 95 gallon totes at $29.47/month, biweekly recycling pickup, seasonal yard waste service (April 1 - November 30), bulk item pickup ($5.50/item, one free per week), and white goods/appliance pickup ($25.00/item). Includes a $2.00/month Senior Citizen discount.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permit issuance, construction inspections, and contractor registration for residential and commercial projects within the Village. Applications are processed through the OpenGov digital portal; residential permits may take up to 7 business days to issue. Compliance enforced across International Building Code (2018), International Residential Code (2018), International Fire Code (2021), and other adopted construction codes.
• Business Licensing and Registration Business registration, liquor licenses, tobacco licenses, solicitor permits, video gaming licenses, food vendor permits, raffle licenses, and contractor registrations. All applications administered through the OpenGov digital platform for businesses operating within the Village.
• Police Department Services Municipal law enforcement services including emergency response, crime prevention, D.A.R.E. program, child safety seat installation, fingerprinting, golf cart registration, and animal control referrals. The 26-person department serves over 12,000 residents 24 hours a day.
• Public Works Services Municipal infrastructure maintenance including wastewater treatment (2.2 MGD plant), water distribution (44 miles of mains, 1,250 fire hydrants, 850 main line valves), street maintenance (63 miles of roadways, 12 miles of storm sewers), stormwater management, mosquito control, tree planting, and GIS data collection.
• Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Parks, trails, playgrounds, splash pads, pavilion rentals, ball field reservations, and recreational programming for Village residents. Includes summer camp for children ages 5-12, senior fitness classes (Morris Hospital partnership), and event coordination. Reservations managed through the Community Pass online system.
• Village Notification System (Everbridge) Everbridge-powered mass notification system providing free community alerts, emergency information, and time-sensitive event notifications to Village residents via phone call, text message, email, or mobile app.
• Economic Development Services Commercial and industrial site availability, economic incentives (tax abatement, Economic Development Property Tax Abatement, enterprise zones), and business development support for prospective corporate and industrial tenants. Key assets include Gold Level CSX Select Site designation and proximity to I-55/I-80 and Illinois River ports.
• WaterSmart Water Monitoring Service Free residential water use monitoring service allowing Village utility customers to track water consumption in near real time, receive automated leak notifications, and access water conservation tips. Residents sign up at minookail.watersmart.com.
• Transparency Portal Public information portal providing residents access to documents, renderings, studies, and air quality monitoring reports related to major development projects within the Village, including the Equinix data center campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Population growth of 16.8% from 2010 to 2020 indicating community attractiveness
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homewood Disposal ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for household garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection services. Homewood provides weekly garbage collection, biweekly recycling pickup, and seasonal yard waste service (April 1 - November 30). Residents use Homewood-provided 65 or 95 gallon totes for garbage and recycling.
• Surf InternetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSurf Internet is installing high-speed fiber internet infrastructure throughout the Village of Minooka. Village provides information and notifications to residents about construction process. Contact for construction issues: 1-844-445-7873.
• WaterSmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree water use monitoring service partnered with Village to offer residents tools to track water usage in near real time, receive leak notifications, and learn water conservation tips. Residents can sign up at minookail.watersmart.com.
• Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water commission providing water supply and infrastructure. Village pays $25.00 monthly GPWC Capital-Maintenance Fee as part of water service. GPWC announces water conservation challenges and programs.
• Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorris Hospital provides Senior Fitness program for residents 55+ with free low-impact aerobics classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Village Community Room. Class size limited, contact Wellness Manager at (815) 705-7358.
• Three Rivers Public Library DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library district serves Village residents through Minooka Branch at 109 North Wabena Avenue. Village partners with library on community programs and initiatives. Library included in bimonthly Village newsletter distribution.
• Minooka Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent fire protection district providing emergency fire services and non-emergency services from station at 7901 East Minooka Road. Services available 24/7. Administrative offices 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at (815) 467-5637.
• District 201 Art ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage partnered with Minooka Community High School District 201 students and staff to create patriotic mural near Veterans Park in downtown Minooka. Project showcases student creativity and community pride.
• Grundy County Animal ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty animal control services for Village residents. Located at 310 E Dupont Rd, Morris, IL 60450. Phone: (815) 942-9214. Also serves Kendall County (802 John St, Yorkville) and Will County (22452 Cherry Hill Rd, Joliet).
• Hera Property Registry, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party registry administering Village Foreclosure and Vacant Mortgage Property Registration program. Property owners/mortgagees/trustees must register online via Hera Property Registry and pay registration fee. Customer support: [email protected] or (321) 234-5303.
• Grundy/Kendall Community ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility assistance programs available for residents who reside in Grundy/Kendall and Will counties. Links provided to county resources for utility bill assistance.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Village of Romeoville, Illinois: Will County neighbor with a strong industrial/logistics tenant base, municipal water and wastewater operations, and overlapping CSX rail/I-55 logistics positioning. Closely comparable in economic-development strategy.
• Village of Plainfield, Illinois: Adjacent Will County municipality along the I-55 corridor with similar rapid population growth, comparable residential and industrial tax base, and overlapping service profile (water/sewer, public works, police, parks). Closest direct peer in scale and growth trajectory.
• Village of Oswego, Illinois: Kendall County municipality serving a fast-growing Chicago southwest suburb with comparable municipal services, similar population scale, and similar reliance on residential development and commuter demographics.
• Village of Channahon, Illinois: Adjacent Grundy County municipality with overlapping water/sewer service area, similar reliance on industrial tenants, and direct proximity along the I-55 corridor.
• City of Morris, Illinois: Grundy County seat with comparable small-city service profile (water, sewer, public works, police), similar residential/industrial mix, and historical intergovernmental relationships with Minooka (e.g., Morris Hospital partnership).
• Village of Bolingbrook, Illinois: Nearby DuPage/Will County village with a larger but directly comparable service portfolio — own water utility, public works, parks/recreation, and a similarly diverse Fortune 500 corporate base along the I-55 corridor.
• Village of Shorewood, Illinois: Adjacent Grundy/Will County village with comparable I-55 exposure, similar residential/industrial mix, and overlapping water service relationships through the same regional utilities.

Broad incumbents

• City of Joliet, Illinois: Larger nearby municipality operating its own water and wastewater utility, public works, police, and parks services. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint but directly comparable service mix and overlapping regional labor/service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/villageofminooka
• Instagraminstagram.com/villageofminooka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minooka-police-department

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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