City of Atlantic Beach

What City of Atlantic Beach does

The City of Atlantic Beach is a municipal government incorporated in 1926 under Florida law, serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Atlantic Beach in Duval County (Northeast Florida). It operates under a Commission-Manager form of government with five elected commissioners (Mayor Curtis Ford and four Commissioners) and an appointed City Manager (Kevin Hogencamp, effective June 8, 2026), supported by approximately 125 full-time and 40 part-time employees organized across 12 departments including City Manager's Office, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Neighborhoods (Building, Parks, Planning, Code Enforcement, Recreation), Police, Public Utilities, and Public Works. Core service delivery includes public safety through its own Police department and through an interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville for fire and rescue ($750,000 annual payment for FY 2025-2026), water and sewer utilities, parks and recreation programming, code enforcement, permitting, and public works for the city's approximately 2 miles of beachfront, 65 acres of parkland, and 19 ocean beach accesses.

The city's technology stack is built on industry-standard municipal platforms: CivicPlus for the website CMS at coab.us, Laserfiche for document and records management, BSA Online for utility billing, Flowbird (transitioning to T2 Systems in 2026) for paid parking, Swagit for live and archived commission meeting video, and Constant Contact for email subscriptions. Key service modules include online utility bill payment, permit processing, parking management with resident free-parking benefits, recreation registration, and a Citizen Request Tracker. Notable infrastructure initiatives underway in 2026 include the $9.6 million Mayport Road Multi-Modal Improvement Project (with FDOT), the Sturdivant/Ahern Multi-Use Path Improvements, the Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Program (reducing ~400 septic tanks in 2000 to ~46 today), and the $2.9 million Aquatic Gardens-Hopkins Creek Stormwater Improvements. The city holds LEED for Cities Gold Certification (achieved November 2022 after LEED Silver in 2019) and Tree City USA designation.

The city's revenue model is tax-and-fee based rather than commercial: primary funding comes from property taxes, water and sewer utility charges, paid parking ($2.50/hour at Beaches Town Center and 18th/19th Street beach access), permits and fees, and dog park memberships ($50/year first dog, $25/year additional). Distribution is direct to residents and businesses through City Hall (800 Seminole Road), the Recreation Division (716 Ocean Blvd), the Atlantic Beach Dog Park (268 Aquatic Drive), and the coab.us self-serve web portal, supplemented by social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and public meetings. Customer segments include City Residents (primary), Local Businesses, Visitors and Tourists, and Neighboring Municipalities (Jacksonville, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach) engaged through interlocal agreements for shared services.

Name

City of Atlantic Beach

Legal name

City of Atlantic Beach

Website

https://coab.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Atlantic Beach is a Florida municipal government incorporated in 1926, serving residents, businesses, and visitors within its approximately 2-mile beachfront jurisdiction with public safety, utilities, parks, recreation, permitting, and community programming through 12 departments and interlocal partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Executive Offices (92111), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities services
• Parks and recreation programs
• Building permit services
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlantic Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue source from property taxes collected from residents and businesses within city limits
2. Parking Fees: Revenue from metered parking at Beaches Town Center ($2.50/hour) and 18th/19th Street beach access areas during seasonal paid parking periods
3. Dog Park Memberships: Annual memberships for dog park access at 268 Aquatic Drive: $50/year first dog plus $25 for each additional dog (up to 3 dogs), plus sales tax
4. Utility Services: Water and sewer services billed to residents through Public Utilities Department
5. Permits and Fees: Building permits, tree removal permits, special event permits, and various development-related fees
6. Fire and Rescue Services Payment: Annual payment from City of Atlantic Beach to City of Jacksonville for fire and rescue services ($750,000 as of FY 2025-2026 per revised agreement)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The City of Atlantic Beach delivers municipal government services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its Duval County, Florida jurisdiction. Core offerings include police protection, water and sewer utilities, public works, parks and recreation programs, building permits and code enforcement, planning and zoning, public parking management, and community cultural events. The city operates through 12 departments under a Commission-Manager form of government, supplemented by interlocal agreements for fire and rescue services.

Product overview

The City of Atlantic Beach operates a CivicPlus-based municipal website serving as the primary digital portal for city services. The product portfolio centers on the official city website (coab.us) as the core platform, supplemented by integrated service modules including utility bill payment (via BSA Online), public parking management (via Flowbird/T2 Systems), recreation programs, parks reservations, permit processing, and community events. The city also provides specialized accessibility services including beach wheelchairs and ADA access. Infrastructure initiatives such as the Mayport Road Multi-Modal Improvements and Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Program represent major municipal projects. Community engagement features include live meeting streaming via Swagit and email subscriptions via Constant Contact. The Recreation Division offers diverse programming including fitness classes, youth sports, and cultural events like Acoustic Nights and Songwriters Concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water and Sewer Utility Services Subscription-based municipal water and sewer service billed to residents through the Public Utilities Department, accessible online via BSA Online payment integration on the official city website.
• Public Parking Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced septic tanks from ~400 to ~46 since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Neptune BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025North Beaches Parking Program partnership. Neptune Beach operates the parking program at Beaches Town Center. Atlantic Beach residents register with Neptune Beach Police for free parking benefits (4 hours at BTC, 3 hours at 18th/19th St beach access). New parking portal established December 2025. Transitioning to T2 Systems vendor in 2026.
• City of JacksonvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Long-standing interlocal agreement for fire and rescue services. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department provides 24-hour Advanced Life Support services to Atlantic Beach. Agreement extended for two years on June 1, 2024, with annual payment (revised to $750,000 for FY 2025-2026). Also includes 9-1-1 services, general interlocal cooperation (1982 agreement, amended 1996) for shared services including property appraiser, tax collector, courts, libraries, jails, and road maintenance.
• City of JacksonvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for joint operation of Dutton Island Preserve between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville.
• City of JacksonvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlocal agreement for Sea and Sky Spectacular air show event among Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and U.S. Naval Station Mayport/Jacksonville.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead agency for Mayport Road (State Road A1A) Multi-Modal Improvement Project - $9.6 million infrastructure initiative. FDOT managing the project with City of Atlantic Beach as local partner. Contractor: J.B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc. Project runs from Atlantic Boulevard to Dutton Island Road and includes lane optimization, shared-use paths, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements.
• U.S. Naval Station MayportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sea and Sky Spectacular air show event along with Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach.
• Cities of Jacksonville Beach and Neptune BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-city cooperation on beach-related services, shared government services under 1982 Interlocal Agreement (amended 1996), and special events like Sea and Sky Spectacular.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Town of Palm Beach: Small barrier-island Florida municipality delivering high-touch resident services, beach access management, and dedicated utility operations through a comparable council-manager structure with a constrained geographic footprint.
• City of St. Augustine Beach: Small Florida coastal city with similar beach access, parking programs, and stormwater/infrastructure challenges; comparable population and tax-base profile.
• City of Jacksonville Beach: Adjacent 'Beaches' municipality sharing the 1982 Interlocal Agreement, fire/rescue coordination and tri-city cooperation; comparable population, coastal exposure, and small-city municipal service profile.
• City of Dunedin: Pinhellas County small Florida city of comparable population with active parks, recreation, environmental, and waterfront infrastructure programs analogous to Atlantic Beach's portfolio.
• City of Safety Harbor: Small Florida municipality that has participated in the LEED for Cities program and comparable in scale and service mix; provides a usable peer on sustainability-driven municipal governance.
• City of Fernandina Beach: Small Northeast Florida coastal city with comparable municipal functions, beachfront management, historic preservation emphasis, and a similar Commission-Manager governance structure.
• City of Neptune Beach: Immediately adjacent Northeast Florida beach city of similar size; operates the North Beaches Parking Program in partnership with Atlantic Beach and shares the 1982 Interlocal Agreement framework, making it the closest operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• City of Key West: Larger barrier-island Florida municipality facing similar coastal-resilience, stormwater, and shared-service-with-county challenges, though operating at a much larger scale than Atlantic Beach.
• City of Jacksonville: The anchoring Duval County consolidated government that provides fire/rescue, 9-1-1, and other shared services to Atlantic Beach under the 1982 Interlocal Agreement; a much larger municipality but the de facto regional service partner.

Others

• CivicPlus: Vendor that provides the CivicPlus content management system underpinning coab.us; included as a relevant ecosystem participant shaping the city's primary digital service delivery channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityOfAtlanticBeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-atlantic-beach-fla
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofatlanticbeach

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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