Village Of Mt Zion

What Village Of Mt Zion does

Village of Mt. Zion is an incorporated municipal government in Macon County, Illinois, serving approximately 6,019 residents (2020 Census). It delivers a full suite of local-government services: water and sewer utilities, solid-waste collection through a franchise agreement with Waste Management, police protection, parks and recreation, public works, building and zoning permits, and economic development programming. Recreational assets include the 24-acre Fletcher Park — site of a planned splash pad funded through an OSLAD grant — and the Mt. Zion Trail network, with an extension toward Spitler Woods State Park underway. Economic development levers include the Route 121 Tax Increment Financing District II and Business Development District No. 1, which together channel incremental sales and property-tax revenue into infrastructure and redevelopment within designated corridors.

The Village's revenue model is multi-stream and characteristic of Illinois municipalities: ad valorem property taxes, water and sewer user fees, solid-waste franchise fees, BDD sales tax, TIF increment capture, building and zoning permit fees, park rentals, and police-service fees. The Municipal Electric Aggregation Program — renewed with Direct Energy at $0.1276/kWh for a 14-month term beginning June 2026 — extends purchasing-power benefits to participating residents and represents a distinct non-tax revenue lever. The Village also operates a partnership with Decatur Public Transit for local mobility access.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a small-to-mid Illinois municipality: an ArcGIS-based GIS platform maintained with MSA Professional Services for infrastructure and parcel data, Everbridge for emergency mass-notification, and Payment Service Network for online utility billing and resident self-service. No AI or advanced analytics capabilities are documented. Service delivery is conducted through the Village Hall, online self-service portals, telephone, and contracted partnerships (Waste Management, Direct Energy, Decatur Public Transit). The local economy is anchored by a narrow set of employers — including Fuyao Glass (~300 employees), Mt. Zion Health & Rehab (~75), and Hagerman (~30) — making the property- and income-tax base sensitive to industrial-cycle shifts within the village limits.

Name

Village Of Mt Zion

Legal name

Village of Mt. Zion

Website

https://mtzion.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Village of Mt. Zion is an incorporated municipal government in Macon County, Illinois, serving approximately 6,019 residents with water/sewer utilities, sanitation, police, parks, permitting, and economic development services funded through property taxes, user fees, and TIF/BDD mechanisms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Public safety services
• Building permits and inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Mt Zion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary municipal revenue source collected from residential and commercial properties within village limits
2. Water and Sewer Utility Fees: Tiered water rates (residential and commercial) plus sewer charges based on water consumption. Water sourced from City of Decatur; sewer processed by Decatur Sanitary District
3. Sanitation and Waste Management Franchise Fees: Exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management for residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste services. Monthly service rates of $28.65 (2025) and $30.10 (2026)
4. Business Development District Sales Tax: Additional locally controlled sales tax applied within designated BDD boundaries to support economic development and infrastructure improvements
5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Revenue: Future increases in property tax revenue reinvested into designated TIF districts to support redevelopment and economic growth
6. Municipal Electric Aggregation: Negotiated electricity supply rates through Direct Energy, with residents automatically enrolled in opt-out program. Village facilitates rate negotiations on behalf of residents
7. Building Permits and Inspection Fees: Fees for building permits, electrical permits, sign permits, land disturbance permits, and certificate of occupancy permits
8. Park Facility Rentals: Rental fees for Fletcher Park facilities including Amphitheater ($350/day for residents), Open Pavilion ($200/day), Recreation Center ($350/Saturday for residents), and Small Pavilions ($50/day)
9. Police Department Services: Fingerprint services ($10 fee), golf cart/off-highway vehicle permits ($100 annual), solicitor permits, and FOIA requests

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Village of Mt. Zion is a municipal government entity that administers core local government services for approximately 6,019 residents in Macon County, Illinois. Its core offerings include police protection (11 sworn officers, 24-hour coverage), water and sewer utilities (purchased from City of Decatur), residential sanitation and curbside recycling through a Waste Management franchise, parks and recreation (Fletcher Park, Goodwin Park, Heritage Park, Lions Park, Dr. Chili Park, and the Mt. Zion Trail), public works infrastructure maintenance, building permits and inspections, economic development programs (Enterprise Zone, Business Development District No. 1, Rt. 121 TIF District II), municipal electric aggregation, and GIS-enabled municipal planning.

Product overview

The Village of Mt. Zion is a municipal government entity providing a comprehensive range of public services to approximately 6,000 residents. Rather than a unified product platform, the Village offers distinct service categories including public safety (Police Department with 11 sworn officers), utilities (water distribution and sanitary sewer purchased from City of Decatur), parks and recreation (Fletcher Park with splash pad, amphitheater, and trail system), public works, and economic development programs (Enterprise Zone, BDD, TIF districts). Additional services include municipal electric aggregation, GIS mapping, building permits, curbside recycling, and the Decatur Moves microtransit service. The Village operates on a website platform provided by MunicipalImpact.com with no direct technology product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water and Sewer Utilities Water distribution and sanitary sewer services for Village residents. Water is purchased from the City of Decatur, and the Village maintains its own water tower, distribution system, and sanitary sewer pump stations. Tiered water rates and per-1,000-gallon sewer charges apply to residential and commercial customers.
• Mt. Zion Police Department Services Full-service municipal police department with 11 sworn officers providing 24-hour protection and 2 non-sworn dispatchers handling calls and lobby walk-ins 7:00 AM–3:00 PM Monday–Friday. Services include vacation checks, fingerprint services ($10), golf cart/off-highway vehicle permits ($100 annual), bicycle registration, solicitor permits, FOIA requests, and emergency alert notifications.
• Parks & Recreation (Fletcher Park and Facilities) Parks and recreation services including Fletcher Park (24-acre community park with amphitheater, splash pad, recreation center, fishing pond, and 1/2-mile of sidewalks), Goodwin Park, Heritage Park, Lions Park, Dr. Chili Park, and the Mt. Zion Trail (2.7–3.35 miles). Facilities are available for rent by residents and non-residents at differentiated daily and hourly rates.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure maintenance services including street maintenance, storm drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer, park maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, sidewalk installation/repairs, trail maintenance, street sweeping, snow plowing, and building inspections.
• Building Permits & Inspections Permitting and inspection services for residential and commercial construction within Village limits. Handles building permits, electrical permits, sign permits, land disturbance permits, certificates of occupancy, plan review, and coordination with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Curbside Sanitation and Recycling Program Optional single-stream curbside recycling program provided at no additional cost alongside residential refuse collection under an exclusive franchise with Waste Management. Service occurs every Thursday; recyclable materials do not need to be sorted. Yard waste is collected April 1–November 30. Monthly rates are $28.65 (2025) and $30.10 (2026).
• Decatur Moves Microtransit Service Curb-to-curb shared microtransit service operated by Decatur Public Transit System within Mt. Zion. $2 urban rides within Decatur, Mt. Zion, and Forsyth limits; $5 rural rides elsewhere in Macon County. Bookable via app, website, or phone. Operates 7 days/week, 5am–8pm.
• Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Group electricity purchasing program that negotiates rates on behalf of residents and eligible small businesses through a formal RFP process. Current supplier is Direct Energy at $0.1276/kWh for a 14-month term beginning June 2026. Operates as an opt-out program with automatic enrollment.
• Enterprise Zone Benefits Program Economic development incentives delivered through partnership with the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County, providing Illinois Enterprise Zone benefits for qualifying properties within Village limits (contact: Nicole Bateman, President).
• Mt. Zion Business Development District No. 1 Designated area where locally controlled sales tax is applied to support economic development, with funds used to enhance infrastructure and attract new businesses.
• Rt. 121 Tax Increment Financing District II TIF district where future increases in property tax revenue are reinvested back into the district to support redevelopment and economic growth over a lifespan of up to 23 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crime rate 63% below national average; violent crimes 68% lower than national average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Decatur Public Library, Forsyth Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2016Joint partnership offering DemographicsNow: Business & People database providing detailed demographic data on 20M+ businesses and 206M consumers. Available to Mt. Zion library card holders.
• Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village of Mt. Zion participates in the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County, which provides Illinois Enterprise Zone benefits for certain properties in the village. Contact: Nicole Bateman, President, 101 S. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-9520.
• Direct EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect Energy provides negotiated electricity supply rates for Mt. Zion residents through the municipal aggregation program. Current rate $0.1276/kWh for 14-month term beginning June 2026. The village facilitated this agreement through a formal RFP process.
• Ameren IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeren Illinois is the natural gas and electric utility provider for Mt. Zion. Village purchases water from City of Decatur (treated by Ameren systems). Street light repairs coordinated through Ameren at 1-800-755-5000.
• Waste ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management through December 31, 2026 for residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste services. Monthly rates: $28.65 (2025), $30.10 (2026). Contact: 1-800-796-9696.
• Decatur Public Transit SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDecatur Moves microtransit service operating in Mt. Zion with $2 urban rides and $5 rural rides. Book via app, website, or phone 217-424-2821. Operates 7 days/week 5am-8pm.
• Macon County Health Department and Macon Mosquito Abatement DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint tire recycling events and mosquito control awareness initiatives. MMAD located at 4170 N. Bearsdale Rd., Decatur. Contact: 217-875-2722.
• Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeals on Wheels delivers to 400+ homebound seniors (60+) each weekday in Decatur and Mt. Zion. Village promotes volunteer opportunities. Contact: Elizabeth, (217) 422-6611.
• Illinois Department of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSLAD (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development) Grant of $374,200 awarded for Splash Pad construction at Fletcher Park. 50% match required from village ($748,400 total project).
• City of DecaturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMt. Zion purchases water from City of Decatur. Sanitary sewer pumped to Decatur Sanitary District. Water supplier: Municipal (City of Decatur), Source: Lake. Decatur Airport: 4 miles from Mt. Zion.
• Community Foundation of Macon CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFletcher Park Fund at The Community Foundation of Macon County accepts donations for future park developments. All donations are tax-deductible.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Village of Morton, Illinois: Central Illinois village of similar size with full municipal services, economic development programs, and parks/recreation facilities. Strong peer for revenue-mix and service-delivery comparison.
• Village of Libertyville, Illinois: Suburban Chicago village of similar population offering police, public works, water/sewer, and parks & recreation. Useful comparable for service quality and resident engagement benchmarks.
• Village of Mahomet, Illinois: Central Illinois village of comparable population offering the same suite of municipal services (police, public works, parks, water). Closely matched peer for benchmarking small-village operating models in Illinois.
• Village of Chatham, Illinois: Springfield-area Illinois village of comparable size and growth profile. Comparable along population scale, residential-growth trajectory, and small-town service mix.
• Village of Forsyth, Illinois: Adjacent Macon County village of similar size serving the same Decatur MSA. Directly comparable in population scale, municipal service mix, and inter-municipal water/sewer partnerships with the City of Decatur.
• Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois: Lake County, Illinois village of comparable population with police, public works, water utilities, and parks & recreation services. Similar scale and full-service municipal operating model.
• Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois: Southwestern Illinois village of similar population and growth profile providing police, public works, parks, and water utilities. Comparable peer for small-village service delivery in a different Illinois region.

Broad incumbents

• Town of Normal, Illinois: Larger central Illinois municipality with full municipal services, municipal aggregation experience, and economic development programs. Relevant as a scaled-up benchmark for what Mt. Zion's service model could evolve toward.
• City of Decatur, Illinois: Larger central Illinois municipality that supplies Mt. Zion's water and processes its sanitary sewer. Operationally intertwined with Mt. Zion as both infrastructure partner and broader regional government benchmark.
• City of Bloomington, Illinois: Larger Twin-Cities municipal operator providing water, sewer, police, parks, and economic development in the same central Illinois region. Useful for benchmarking larger-scale municipal operations near Mt. Zion.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mtzionilpolice

Compliance2 records

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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