Village Of Lansing

What Village Of Lansing does

The Village of Lansing is a home-rule municipal government incorporated in 1893 and located in southern Cook County, Illinois, approximately 30 miles from Chicago's Loop. It serves a population of over 28,000 residents through a Board-Administrator form of government led by Mayor Brian Hardy (elected 2025), Village Administrator Dan Podgorski, and Village Clerk Maureen Grady-Perovich (elected 2025), supported by an elected board of trustees. The Village delivers public safety through a 60-officer police department and three fire stations, infrastructure and utility services through Public Works and three wastewater plants, water and sewer utilities billed quarterly, building inspection, and economic development, alongside community programs including the Patti Leach Youth Center and partnerships with the Lan-Oak Park District (20 parks plus the 60,000 sq ft Eisenhower Center). It also operates the Lansing Municipal Airport and is undertaking the Historic Ford Hangar restoration — an Albert Kahn cantilevered structure on the National Register of Historic Places — in partnership with JMA Architects.

Revenue is generated through property taxes, locally imposed taxes and fees, quarterly water and sewer utility billing, annual vehicle sticker fees with tiered pricing, pet license fees, building permits, business licensing, and one-time fees such as garage sale permits ($5 each, capped at 3 per household annually) and water deposits ($100). Pricing is established by village ordinance, with a standard residential garbage rate of $91.20/quarter and a senior rate of $68.40/quarter. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via in-person service at the Municipal Center (3141 Ridge Road), department offices, online self-service portals (EB2Gov for utilities, Green-Pay for vehicle/pet licenses, dacragov for violations), and the CivicReady/AlertSense emergency notification mobile platform.

The technology stack is conventional municipal IT: Revize CMS for the village website, Constant Contact for the Village E-News and "Looking at Lansing" quarterly newsletter, LNN Channel 4 for government access television, and GIS mapping systems supporting operations across the Municipal Center, Police Department, Public Works, three fire stations, Youth Center, and Lansing Municipal Airport. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software product, and no data flywheel mechanics — the technology layer functions as a utility-grade digital infrastructure for resident-facing services and inter-departmental operations.

Name

Village Of Lansing

Legal name

Village of Lansing

Website

https://villageoflansing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Lansing is a home-rule municipal government serving over 28,000 residents in southern Cook County, Illinois, delivering public safety, water/sewer utilities, public works, building inspection, and community programs including youth services and parks partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public safety
• Utility billing
• Waste management
• Community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property and Local Taxes: Primary municipal revenue from property taxes and locally imposed taxes and fees supporting village operations, budget, and services
2. Utility Billing (Water/Sewer): Quarterly water and sewer billing to residents with quarterly payment cycles
3. Vehicle Registration Fees: Annual vehicle sticker fees with tiered pricing based on vehicle type and registration timing
4. Pet Registration Fees: Annual pet license fees for dogs and cats
5. Permit Fees: Garage sale permits at $5 each with limited annual issuances per household
6. Building Permits and Licenses: Permits required for home improvement projects and business licensing through Building Department and Economic Development & Planning

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village of Lansing provides municipal government services to approximately 28,000 residents of Lansing, Illinois, including public safety through its Police and Fire Departments, public works and refuse collection, water and sewer utilities, building permits and inspections, vehicle and pet registration, emergency notifications, and community programs such as the Patti Leach Youth Center. It operates multiple physical facilities, including the Municipal Center, Police headquarters, three fire stations, Public Works facility, Youth Center, Lansing Public Library, and Lansing Municipal Airport, supported by an integrated village website and online payment portals.

Product overview

The Village of Lansing operates as a municipal government providing public services through a combination of physical departments and digital platforms. The core digital offering is the village website (built on Revize CMS), which serves as the central hub for residents to access government services. Key digital products include the CivicReady emergency notification system, online payment portals (EB2Gov for water bills, Green-Pay for vehicle stickers, dacragov for violations), and email newsletter services via Constant Contact. The village maintains physical departments for public safety (Police with 60 officers, Fire Department with multiple stations), public works (waste collection, water/sewer), and community services including the Patti Leach Youth Center. The digital infrastructure is complemented by traditional municipal services, with online systems focused on resident self-service for payments, notifications, and information access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85% of Thornton Fractional South High School graduates pursue higher education

Named customers2 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

Integration8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homewood DisposalcoreOthersHomewood Disposal provides refuse collection services for the Village of Lansing. The partnership includes garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection through a toters program where each single-family residence receives three refuse toters. Collection follows a weekly schedule with holiday delays.
• ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)minorOthersComEd provides energy efficiency programs, rebates, and resources to help Lansing residents reduce energy use and lower utility costs through their Energy Efficiency Program Guide.
• Metra (South Shore Line)minorOthersSouth Shore commuter train service available at nearby Hegewisch station providing Lansing residents transit access to Chicago.
• PACE BusminorOthersPACE bus service available to Lansing residents for regional transportation connectivity.
• Lan-Oak Park DistrictcoreOthersLan-Oak Park District maintains 20 parks throughout the community including the Eisenhower Center, a 60,000 square foot community center with gymnasium and recreational facilities. Co-sponsors Farmer's Market at Park Plaza.
• Lansing Old TimersminorOthersCommunity sports organization providing Babe Ruth Baseball, Little League Baseball, Girls Softball, and Volleyball leagues for Lansing youth.
• JMA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMA Architects is designing the renovation plans for the Historic Ford Hangar's 100th anniversary restoration project. The project involves adaptive reuse restoration designed to preserve Albert Kahn's original cantilevered structure while integrating modern mechanical and safety systems.
• Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization representing 63 south and southwest suburbs of Chicago, coordinating destination marketing for leisure visitors, meetings, conventions, and group tours.
• Thornton TownshipminorOthersThornton Township provides senior services at multiple locations including senior transportation, lawn care, luncheon programs, and health screenings for Lansing seniors.
• Bloom TownshipminorOthersBloom Township provides senior services including annual picnic, health programs, senior lunch, trips, benefit access, and SHIP insurance counseling.
• Lansing Country ClubminorOthersGolf and fishing club with 175 acres and lakes, featuring an 18-hole golf course with water on 15 holes and two large stocked fishing lakes.
• Lansing Meals on WheelsminorOthersOperated through First United Methodist Church, provides home-delivered meals to seniors, individuals recovering from illness, and homebound residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Next Move Community ServicesminorOthersProvides workforce development, educational resources, youth employment, career development, and violence prevention programs for South Suburb residents.
• Wheels for WishesminorOthersVehicle donation program supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of South Holland: Adjacent south suburban village operating comparable municipal departments including own police, fire, public works, and water utilities. Direct peer for shared regional service benchmarking.
• City of Markham: Neighboring south suburban Chicago municipality operating full municipal service departments including water utility. Direct regional peer for shared services and infrastructure comparison.
• Village of Orland Park: Large south suburban Chicago village (~60,000 residents) operating police, fire, public works, water/sewer utility, and active economic development programs — directly comparable service portfolio and similar Home Rule municipal structure.
• Village of Park Forest: South suburban Chicago village of similar population operating comparable municipal departments and water/sewer utility operations. Peer for shared service and infrastructure benchmarking.
• Village of Homewood: Adjacent south suburban village that already partners with Lansing via Homewood Disposal for refuse collection. Operates the same municipal departments and provides direct comparability on shared service delivery models.
• City of Harvey: Adjacent south suburban Chicago municipality (city status) operating own police, fire, and water infrastructure. Direct neighbor serving overlapping regional catchment.
• Village of Calumet City: Neighboring south suburban Chicago village of similar population (~37,000) operating full police, fire, public works, and water/sewer services. Direct neighbor competing for the same regional retail and commercial activity.
• Village of Tinley Park: Adjacent south suburban Chicago village of comparable population (~56,000) operating the same municipal service mix including police, fire, public works, water/sewer utilities, and own airport. Directly competes for residents and commercial tax base.
• Village of Dolton: Neighboring south suburban Chicago village of similar population size operating full municipal services including water/sewer utility and public safety departments. Direct regional competitor for residential and commercial tax base.
• Village of Richton Park: Neighboring south suburban village operating its own police, public works, and water/sewer services with Home Rule governance. Comparable service delivery scale to Lansing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VillageLansing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/VillageofLansingIllinoisLNN
• Facebookfacebook.com/VillageofLansing
• Instagraminstagram.com/villageoflansing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-lansing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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