Village Of Pentwater

What Village Of Pentwater does

The Village of Pentwater is a municipal government entity located in Oceana County, Michigan, operating under the Michigan General Law Village Act and its own Village Charter. It provides a comprehensive suite of municipal services to residents and seasonal visitors, including water and sewer utilities (sourced from a 150,000-gallon tank and three wells, with distribution across the village), garbage and recycling collection (contracted to Republic Services), police and fire protection, public works, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, and a 44-slip public marina on Lake Michigan. The Village is governed by an elected Council (President plus six trustees) and supported by a lean administrative structure including a Village Manager, Clerk/Treasurer, and department heads for DPW, Police, Fire, and Marina. Additional revenue and community services are delivered through the Downtown Development Authority (established 1993) and joint arrangements with Pentwater Township for fire protection, recreation, and shared facilities.

The Village's infrastructure footprint is substantial relative to its size: 12+ miles of locally maintained streets, seven primary sewer lift stations plus approximately 50 secondary lift stations, six managed parks, and an all-volunteer fire department established in 1872. Its technology platform is conventional municipal IT — a website (pentwatervillage.org), BS&A online payment portal, email bulletins, SMS alerts, and a Michigan Community Financials performance dashboard — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of property taxes, quarterly water/sewer/garbage billing, marina slip and launch ramp fees, park and event venue rentals, and intergovernmental cost-sharing. Recent strategic investment is concentrated in water system improvements (FY24 DWSRF lead service line replacement program begun March 2025) and rate structure updates (water/sewer rates effective October 1, 2025), alongside a published multi-year Strategic Plan dated December 8, 2025.

The business model is that of a public-sector utility and service provider rather than a commercial enterprise: there is no equity ownership, no private investors, and no commercial M&A posture. Control rests with elected officials and the resident population. Customers are segmented into Village residents (primary, served by property tax and utility billing), visitors and tourists (secondary, served via marina fees, park rentals, and event venues), and local businesses (served through Downtown Development Authority programs and licensing). Pricing is published and publicly disclosed, with quarterly billing cycles for utilities and seasonal/perpetual license fees for marina services. The Village competes with no other provider for its core monopoly services within its boundaries, making its competitive dynamic fundamentally different from a commercial enterprise.

Name

Village Of Pentwater

Legal name

Village of Pentwater

Website

https://pentwatervillage.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Village of Pentwater is a small Michigan municipal government providing water, sewer, garbage/recycling, police, fire, public works, planning/zoning, marina, and parks services to residents and Lake Michigan visitors within its corporate boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Detention, Retention & Storage Systems (Ponds, Tanks, Vaults) (EUANAEAD), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal water services
• Sewer infrastructure
• Public works maintenance
• Community parks recreation
• Municipal marina operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Pentwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property tax collection and administration through the Clerk/Treasurer office. Participates in preparing the property tax roll and administers the tax collection process including closing, settlement and ongoing collection.
2. Water and Sewer Utility Services: Village provides water and sewer services to residents with quarterly billing in January, April, July, and October. New rate structure effective October 1, 2025.
3. Garbage and Recycling Services: Contract with Republic Services for garbage and recycle services. Service charge per quarter is $45.00 effective 04/1/2025.
4. Marina Fees: Marina operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 2026 fees: Non-Commercial Under 27' $2,792.00, Over 27' $4,610.00; Commercial Under 27' $3,168.00, Over 27' $5,047.00.
5. Launch Ramp Stickers: 2026 Launch Ramp Stickers: Village Resident Seasonal Rate $0.00, Non-Village Resident Seasonal Rate $75.00, Kayak/Dinghy Seasonal Rate $75.00.
6. Park and Facility Rentals: Village parks and facilities available for rent including Channel Lane Park pavilions, Village Green for events, and Park Place Event Center.
7. Water Turn-on/Turn-off Fees: Water turn-ons and turn-offs charged at $75 fee each effective April 1, 2020. Requires 24-48 hours notice.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Pentwater operates as a General Law Village under Michigan state law, providing core municipal services to residents and visitors including water and sewer utilities, public works (street maintenance, snow plowing), police and fire protection, planning and zoning administration, parks and recreation management, and a 44-slip municipal marina on Lake Michigan. Services are funded through property taxes, quarterly utility billing, marina slip rentals, and user fees.

Product overview

The Village of Pentwater operates as a General Law Village governed by the Michigan General Law Village Act and its own Village Charter. The municipality provides a comprehensive suite of civic services through its website, including a Staff Directory for contacting Village Hall, Clerk/Treasurer, DPW, Marina, Police, and Fire departments. Core operational services encompass Online Payments for utility bills and taxes; Finance and Transparency Portal with budgets, audits, and performance dashboards; Clerk Services for official records and FOIA requests; Planning and Zoning Services with permit applications and meeting minutes; and Department of Public Works managing water/sewer systems, streets, and parks. The Community Center, Parks and Recreation department oversees multiple parks and the Park Place Event Center. The Municipal Marina offers 44 slips for seasonal and transient boaters. Construction Updates inform residents of infrastructure projects. Village Council pages provide meeting agendas and minutes. This is a service-based municipal operation, not a commercial technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Supply System Village-operated water utility serving residents through a 150,000 gallon water tank, three wells, and two separate filtration systems. Operations require D-3 and S-3 certification licenses. Quarterly billing issued in January, April, July, and October.
• Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Sewer collection and treatment services maintained by the Department of Public Works, including seven primary lift stations (four in Village, three in Township) and approximately 50 secondary lift stations, plus operation of the Clean Water Plant.
• Pentwater Municipal Marina 44-slip public marina on Lake Michigan with 17 seasonal slips, 22 transient slips, and five charter boat slips, accommodating boats up to 45 feet. Operates Memorial Day through Labor Day with pump-out services, fish cleaning stations, and reservations via the Michigan State Park Reservation System.
• Police Department Services Full-service law enforcement providing emergency response, non-emergency contact, school resource officer, code enforcement, and police report access via Lexis Nexis.
• Fire Department Services All-volunteer fire department established March 4, 1872, providing fire suppression and emergency response services.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Residential solid waste and recycling pickup contracted through Republic Services. Includes 90-gallon garbage totes, weekly trash pickup on Mondays, and recycling pickup every 4 weeks (Oct-May) or every 2 weeks (June-Sept). Quarterly service charge of $45.00 effective 04/1/2025.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Management of Village Green, North End Park with pickleball courts, Channel Lane Park, Bridge Street Park, Chester Street Park, Fourth Street Park, and the Park Place Event Center for rent. Hosts craft shows, seasonal festivals, band concerts, farmers markets, and wedding ceremonies.
• Planning and Zoning Administration Zoning ordinance interpretation and enforcement, zoning permit issuance, staff support to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Planning documents cover 2018-2025.
• Village Manager Administration Chief administrative officer overseeing all Village departments, public property management, budget preparation and administration, strategic planning, and intergovernmental coordination.
• Property Tax Administration Property tax collection and administration through the Clerk/Treasurer office, including preparation of the property tax roll, closing, settlement, and ongoing collection.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pentwater Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPentwater Yacht Club has installed a camera with a view of the Channel, providing public access to real-time water conditions for boaters and visitors.
• Adams Marine ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor that completed the New Dock at the Boat Launch on Lake Street.
• Gustafson HDD, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor working on FY24 DWSRF Water System Improvements - Contract 3. Conducting lead service line investigation and replacements throughout the Village beginning March 2025.
• F&V (Engineering Firm)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm involved in lead service line replacement project oversight and coordination with residents.
• MISS DIGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore digging on property, residents are required to call MISS DIG at 248-370-6400 or 1-800-482-7171 to alert utility companies to mark locations of utilities to prevent damage.
• Republic ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepublic Services has a contract with the Village for garbage and recycle services. They deliver 90-gallon garbage totes and provide weekly trash pickup (Mondays) and recycling pickup (every 4 weeks Oct-May, every 2 weeks June-Sept).
• Pentwater TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint services including fire protection (1994 millage), shared recreation planning, transfer station access, and joint facilities such as Community Hall at 327 South Hancock Street.
• Pentwater Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in the Pentwater Parks and Rec Board to work on the 5-Year Parks and Rec Plan, along with school forest and community facility sharing.
• Oceana CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government services including Transfer Station access, road maintenance coordination, and various county-level services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pentwater Township: Immediately adjacent township that shares fire service (1994 millage), sewer lift stations, and recreation planning with the Village — directly comparable and operationally intertwined peer.
• City of Montague: Adjacent White Lake/Muskegon area small city with comparable municipal service delivery, water/sewer utilities, and proximity to Lake Michigan shoreline — strong peer for cost-to-serve benchmarking.
• Village of Spring Lake: Small Michigan lakeside village operating its own water, sewer, DPW, and parks services to a comparable residential population — directly comparable General Law Village operating model.
• City of Saugatuck: Small Lake Michigan waterfront Michigan city with municipal water/sewer, marina-adjacent tourism, and a comparable resident + visitor revenue base supported by a Downtown Development Authority equivalent.
• City of Whitehall: Neighboring Muskegon County lakeside city with similar municipal structure, water/sewer DPW, marina-like waterfront assets, and a small-staff operating model.
• Village of Douglas: Adjacent to Saugatuck on Lake Kalamazoo; small Michigan village with municipal water/sewer, marina operations, and tourism-driven revenue profile similar to Pentwater.
• Village of Suttons Bay: Small Michigan lakeside village providing water, sewer, marina, and planning/zoning services to a similar population scale — directly comparable service portfolio and governance size.
• City of Ludington: Sister Lake Michigan coastal municipality in Mason County, similar population size, also operates a municipal marina, water/sewer utilities, and seasonal tourism-driven revenue mix — closest functional peer to Pentwater.

Broad incumbents

• Oceana County: County-level government overseeing Pentwater, providing broader-scale public services including Transfer Station access and road maintenance — broader incumbent peer in the same geography.
• City of Muskegon: Larger nearby Michigan lakeside city operating full water, sewer, marina, and public works services — provides a scaled reference for municipal operating benchmarks and infrastructure management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Pentwater-Police-Department-277875387187
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-pentwater

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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