Village Of Yellow Springs

What Village Of Yellow Springs does

Village of Yellow Springs is the municipal government of an incorporated village in Greene County, Ohio, serving approximately 3,600 residents with a full suite of local public services. Its core functional operations include water treatment and distribution, wastewater reclamation, electric distribution, public safety (police and fire), streets and parks maintenance, building permitting and inspections, economic development, and parks and recreation programming (including a Youth Center). The Village operates a Class 1 Water Treatment Plant (commissioned 2016) with 1.0 MGD capacity fed by four production wells near Jacoby Road, supported by two standpipe water towers with 2.0 million gallons of total storage; the system runs at roughly 0.5 MGD average daily demand. Wastewater is handled at a separate Water Reclamation Plant on Grinnell Road.

The Village's technology stack is a conventional municipal e-government platform rather than a differentiated product: the yellowsprings.gov portal is managed by CORE Business Technologies; the YSConnect mobile app provides resident-facing access; iWorQs powers the 'I want to Report an Issue' service-request portal; SmartPayWorks handles online utility billing and payments; and Hyper-Reach delivers emergency notifications. Building plan reviews and inspections are contracted to National Inspection Corporation (NIC), and residential trash and recycling collection is outsourced to Rumpke (collection Mon/Wed/Fri), with billing consolidated through the Village Utility Billing office at the John Bryan Community Center. The Village maintains ~15 staff across police, public works, utilities, planning, and administrative functions.

The Village's revenue model is a mix of recurring and transactional streams typical of Ohio municipal governments: subscription/recurring revenue from electric, water, sewer, stormwater, and trash utility billing, plus property taxes, income taxes, and lodging taxes; transactional revenue from building permits, zoning permits, and license fees; and pass-through capital from state and federal grants (notably a $1.6M ODOT Safety Grant for Active Transportation Plan projects, 2020-2025). It is a private, non-traded government entity — not an investable equity — with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no venture funding. Its go-to-market is direct-to-resident service delivery through in-person service windows, the website, the mobile app, phone, and community facilities, with no external customer acquisition and no expansion beyond its jurisdictional boundaries.

Name

Village Of Yellow Springs

Legal name

Village Of Yellow Springs, Ohio

Website

https://yellowsprings.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Yellow Springs operates the municipal government of an incorporated village in Greene County, Ohio, serving approximately 3,600 residents. It delivers water, wastewater, electric distribution, public safety, parks, building, and utility billing services through a staff of ~15, supported by a Class 1 water treatment plant and standard e-government digital tools.

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), Utilities (221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Electric distribution utility
• Building permits and zoning
• Parks and recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yellow Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services Revenue: Revenue from electric, water, sewer, and stormwater services provided to residential and commercial customers
2. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue supporting general village operations
3. Income Taxes: Village income taxes as documented in Cost of Living information
4. Permit and License Fees: Building permits, zoning permits, and various license fees collected by the Village
5. Trash Collection Fees: Trash and recycling collection services contracted through Rumpke, billed through utility billing office
6. Lodging Tax: Tax revenue from lodging accommodations within the Village

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Yellow Springs operates the municipal government of Yellow Springs, Ohio, delivering core public services to approximately 3,600 residents. Its primary offerings include village-owned water and wastewater treatment (Class 1 Water Treatment Plant with 1.0 MGD capacity), electric distribution, street and sewer maintenance, parks and recreation, building permits and inspections, police and fire services, and utility billing for electric, water, sewer, stormwater, and trash. These services are accessed in person, through the official website (yellowsprings.gov), the YSConnect mobile app, telephone, and community facilities.

Product overview

The Village of Yellow Springs operates a comprehensive e-government platform providing digital access to municipal services. The core offering is the official website at yellowsprings.gov, which serves as a unified portal for residents to access village departments, documents, utility billing, online payments, meeting schedules, and community information. Supporting this platform is the YSConnect mobile app, providing on-the-go access to village services. Key integrated services include the Document Center for forms and public records, the Staff Directory for departmental contacts, an Action Center for service requests and issue reporting via iWorQs, and online utility billing with payment processing through SmartPayWorks. The village also provides traditional services including water/wastewater treatment at its Class 1 Water Treatment Plant (1.0 MGD), public works (electric distribution, streets, parks), building permits administered with National Inspection Corporation, and Active Transportation planning for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Meeting coverage is available through Yellow Springs Community Access Channel 5, and emergency notifications are delivered via Hyper-Reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YSConnect: The Official App of the Village of Yellow Springs

Products and services

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Services Municipal water supply from four production wells, treatment at the Class 1 Water Treatment Plant (1.0 MGD capacity, built 2016) with iron/manganese removal, softening, and sodium hypochlorite disinfection, plus reclamation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (3835 Grinnell Rd). Provided to residents and businesses in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
• Utility Billing and Payment Services Monthly billing for electric, water, sewer, stormwater, and trash services with in-person service at the John Bryan Community Center, online payment via SmartPayWorks, level billing option, and automatic payment withdrawal. Sold to Village residents and businesses.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permit issuance and inspection services ensuring residential and commercial buildings meet safety and health standards, administered in partnership with National Inspection Corporation (NIC). Targeted at property owners, contractors, and developers in Yellow Springs.
• Public Works Services Municipal public works including electric distribution, water distribution, street maintenance, parks and recreation, and sewer services. Provided to Village residents and businesses.
• YSConnect Mobile Application Official mobile application of the Village of Yellow Springs, providing residents with on-the-go access to village services and information.
• iWorQs Issue Reporting Portal Mobile and web-based portal allowing residents to submit service requests and report issues to the Village.
• Hyper-Reach Emergency Notification System Emergency notification system for alerting residents of emergencies and important village announcements.
• Council Meeting Broadcasting Television and online streaming of Village council meetings via Yellow Springs Community Access Channel 5.
• Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Municipal plan and ongoing infrastructure program for developing active transportation including sidewalks, trails, and programs supporting walking and cycling, with ATP Committee oversight. Funded in part by a $1.6 million ODOT Safety Grant (2020-2025) and a $65,000 ODOT Safe Routes to School Grant (2017).

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.6 million in ODOT Safety Grant funding secured for active transportation improvements 2020-2025
• +1 more outcomes

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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sugarcreek TownshipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborating on the RAISE Grant application through U.S. Department of Transportation to fund connector projects to each community's multi-modal path as part of regional active transportation planning.
• City of XeniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborating on the RAISE Grant application through U.S. Department of Transportation to fund connector projects to each community's multi-modal path as part of regional active transportation planning.
• Village of CliftonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborating on the RAISE Grant application through U.S. Department of Transportation to fund connector projects to each community's multi-modal path as part of regional active transportation planning.
• National Inspection Corporation (NIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Village partners with the National Inspection Corporation (NIC) to conduct building plan reviews and building inspections. All building inspections are scheduled through NIC at 937-433-4642, except plumbing inspections which are handled separately.
• RumpkecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRumpke provides residential trash and recycling collection services for the Village. Collection occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Village Utility Billing office handles billing for these services and sells garbage stickers for extra items.
• CORE Business TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationCORE Business Technologies manages the Village website design and content, providing the platform infrastructure for the Village's online presence and e-government services.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODOT has awarded the Village a $1.6 million Safety Grant for ATP projects 2020-2025 and a $65,000 Safe Routes to School Grant in 2017 for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• City of Xenia, OH: Larger adjacent Ohio municipality in Greene County collaborating with Yellow Springs on regional transportation grants. Comparable in geographic setting and Ohio municipal governance structure, but with a meaningfully larger population and budget.
• City of Bellbrook, OH: Nearby Greene County municipality of similar small-city profile. Comparable Ohio municipal service model including utilities, public works, and parks/recreation.
• Sugarcreek Township, OH: Neighboring Greene County township partnering with Yellow Springs on the RAISE multi-modal connector application. Similar Ohio local-government structure and regional active-transportation priorities.

Direct peers

• Village of Waynesville, OH: Small Ohio village with a similar small-staff municipal structure and comparable rural/small-town service portfolio. Like Yellow Springs, it has a distinct tourism-friendly identity.
• Village of Clifton, OH: A small neighboring Ohio village in Greene County that directly partners with Yellow Springs on the RAISE Grant application for active transportation connectors. Operates a similar small-village municipal model with comparable service scope and constraints.
• Village of Cedarville, OH: Small Ohio village in Greene County offering a comparable scope of municipal services to a similarly small population. Comparable structure of small-staff municipal administration, water/wastewater, and parks operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VillageOfYS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtRMdRwlYsXWKn1yV1Zjt9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Village-of-Yellow-Springs/139200606137656
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-yellow-springs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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