VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA

What VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA does

Village of Caledonia is a municipal government entity incorporated in 2005–2006 (preceded by the Town of Caledonia established in 1842) under Wisconsin state law, serving approximately 25,373 residents across 45 square miles in northeast Racine County along Lake Michigan. It provides comprehensive municipal services through an integrated platform of departments: Police (44 sworn personnel operating from the Public Safety Building), Fire (three 24/7 fire stations), Utility District (9,900 sanitary sewer customers and 7,650 water distribution customers; 1.42 billion gallons/year wastewater flow and 670 million gallons/year water purchased), Public Works (157 miles of roads), Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Building/Inspections, Parks & Recreation, Finance, Clerk/Treasurer, Municipal Court, and Elections.

Core technology consists of standard municipal IT infrastructure — a Munibit (MembershipWare) website platform, online payment systems, GIS web applications (Racine County), and municipal code compliance — with no proprietary AI or advanced technical differentiation. The Village relies on long-term vendor relationships including Tyler Technologies for assessment (since 1999), John's Disposal for garbage/recycling, and Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. for plan review.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of property taxes, utility rates, license and permit fees (alcohol, dog, cigarette, special event, fireworks, etc.), intergovernmental funds, and charges for services. The Village functions as a regulator and service provider rather than a commercial enterprise: its "customer base" is its resident population plus cross-border utility customers (Village of Wind Point, parts of Mount Pleasant). Recent strategic activity includes the 2019 creation of the Planning & Zoning Department (transitioning functions from Racine County), WILEAG police accreditation, new online payment convenience fees effective December 1, 2025, and positioning around I-94 corridor economic development including adjacency to planned Microsoft development.

Name

VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA

Legal name

Village of Caledonia

Website

https://caledonia-wi.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Village of Caledonia is a Wisconsin municipal government serving approximately 25,373 residents across 45 square miles with public safety, utility, planning, and administrative services. Revenue derives from property taxes, utility rates, licenses, and permits across its captive jurisdictional customer base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), 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 Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility district services
• Waste management services
• Parks and recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Caledonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The Finance Department collects property taxes based on Government Accepted Accounting Principles required by the State. Property taxes are collected at Village Hall from when tax bills are mailed through January 31st. Payments can also be made at select Johnson Bank and Tri City Bank locations. After January 31st, payments are collected by Racine County Treasurer.
2. Licenses and Permits: Revenue from various licenses including alcohol licenses (Class A, B, C retail), animal licenses (dogs, dog fancier's permits, kennel licenses), cigarette/tobacco licenses, special event permits, direct sellers licenses, festival permits, street use permits, fireworks permits, and operator licenses.
3. Utility Services: The Caledonia Utility District provides sanitary sewer service to approximately 9,900 customers and water distribution to approximately 7,650 customers. Sanitary sewer flows are conveyed to Racine Wastewater Treatment Plant and South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (MMSD).
4. Garbage and Recycling Collection: The Village contracts with John's Disposal for garbage (weekly) and recycling (bi-weekly) collection. Residents receive 4 free special pick-ups per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Village of Caledonia is a municipal government in Racine County, Wisconsin, delivering a broad portfolio of public services to approximately 25,373 residents across 45 square miles. Core offerings include police and fire public safety, water and sanitary sewer utility services through the Caledonia Utility District, road and public works maintenance, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, building inspections, municipal court, elections administration, and garbage and recycling collection.

Product overview

The Village of Caledonia is a municipal government entity providing comprehensive public services to its residents. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected departmental services rather than a single unified product. Core service departments include Police (law enforcement, investigations, community engagement), Fire (emergency response, fire prevention, safety education), and Utility District (sanitary sewer, water distribution, storm water management). Supporting services include Finance (accounting, tax collection), Engineering (infrastructure planning, permits), Parks & Recreation (facility management, programs), Clerk/Treasurer (elections, records), Planning & Zoning (land use), Building/Inspections (construction permits), Elections (voting administration), Garbage/Recycling (waste management), and Municipal Court (judicial proceedings). The various departments operate independently while sharing common infrastructure and administrative systems.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services 24/7 professional law enforcement services including patrol, investigations, community engagement, and emergency response for Caledonia residents and businesses. The department has 44 sworn personnel and operates from the Public Safety Building at 5045 Chester Lane.
• Fire Department Services Fire protection, emergency medical response, and fire safety education for the community, operated from three fire stations each staffed 24/7. Free smoke alarm installation is provided for residences.
• Utility District Services (Water and Sanitary Sewer) Sanitary sewer service to approximately 9,900 customers and drinking water distribution to approximately 7,650 customers, including parts of Mount Pleasant, the Village of Wind Point, Caddy Vista area, and Southern I-94 corridor. Sources 75% from Racine Water Utility and 25% from Oak Creek Water Utility; conveys sewer flow to Racine Wastewater Treatment Plant and South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (MMSD).
• Finance Department Services Daily accounting and treasurer duties under Government Accepted Accounting Principles, including general accounting, budgeting and forecasting, property tax collection, State and Federal required reporting, and capital project financial oversight.
• Engineering Department Services Engineering support for public works projects including new developments, residential permits, traffic issues, drainage problems, and administration of public infrastructure improvements.
• Parks and Recreation Services Leisure-time facilities including park reservations and maintenance of Chapla Park, Crawford Park, Gorney Park, Linwood Park, Maple Park, and Nicholson Wildlife Refuge.
• Village Clerk/Treasurer Services Administers elections, licenses and permits, meeting agendas and minutes, property tax collection, and acts as Records Custodian for the Village.
• Planning and Zoning Services Defines and achieves long-term community vision through land use planning. Handles rezoning, conditional uses, variances, and coordinates development proposals for the Village.
• Building/Inspections Services Permit issuance and inspections for commercial and residential construction projects, including building, electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling systems. Plan review is required for commercial, industrial, and public buildings 25,000 cubic feet or larger under Wisconsin Statute §101.12.
• Election Services Manages voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, polling locations, and election administration for Village elections.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Weekly garbage and bi-weekly recycling collection contracted through John's Disposal. Includes four free special pick-ups per year per resident, e-waste collection, and hardship programs.
• Municipal Court Services Judicial jurisdiction over traffic and non-traffic ordinances, including ticket payment, court hearings, OWI cases, and resources for defendants.
• Animal Licenses (Dog, Dog Fancier, Kennel) Annual licensing of dogs ($25 unaltered / $15 spayed-neutered), dog fancier's permits ($50/year, up to 5 dogs on 1+ acre parcels), and kennel licenses ($100/year, up to 12 dogs on non-residential parcels). Late fee of $5 applies from April 1.
• Alcohol, Cigarette and Tobacco, Direct Sellers, and Special Event Licenses Retail alcohol licenses (Class A, B, C), alcohol operator licenses ($40/year including record check), temporary alcohol beverage licenses ($10 plus record check), cigarette and tobacco licenses ($100 plus record check), direct sellers licenses ($50 including record check and ID badge), and special event permits ($150 minimum, $300 max annual).
• Keeping of Hens, Festival, Street Use, Firework, and Amplifying Device Permits Keeping of Hens Permit ($100 new / $50 renewal), Festival Permit for events of 750+ people ($100), Street Use Permit for event street closures requiring 60% resident approval ($25), Firework Sales Permit ($50) and Fireworks Display Permit ($200), and Amplifying Device Permit (no fee).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Tyler Technologies (formerly Cole-Layer-Trumble Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Provides assessment services for the Village. Tyler Technologies is an independent, nationwide company providing assessing services and related products.
• Racine Wastewater Treatment PlantcoreOthersReceives approximately 96% of Caledonia's sanitary sewer flow for treatment. This is a critical partnership for the Utility District's wastewater management operations.
• South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (MMSD)coreOthersReceives approximately 4% of Caledonia's sanitary sewer flow. Partnership with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for wastewater treatment.
• Racine Water Utility (RWU)coreOthersWholesale water provider supplying approximately 75% of Caledonia's water. Source water is Lake Michigan.
• Oak Creek Water Utility (OCWU)coreOthersWholesale water provider supplying approximately 25% of Caledonia's water. Source water is Lake Michigan.
• John's DisposalcoreOthersContracted provider for garbage (weekly) and recycling (bi-weekly) collection services. Also handles e-waste collection. Contact: 262-473-4700.
• Johnson BanksecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected bank location where property tax payments can be made in person.
• Tri City BanksecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected bank location where property tax payments can be made in person.
• Racine County Communications CentercoreOthersLocated in Ives Grove, provides dispatch services for Caledonia Police Department and most other Racine County police and fire departments.
• Payne & DolancoreOthersOwns and operates the active limestone quarry in Caledonia along 3 Mile Road. Operates under Conditional Use Permit and Nonmetallic Mining Permit/Explosive Use Permit with the Village.
• Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. (FSCI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAll Fire Protection plan reviews must be submitted electronically through the goPost portal. FSCI reviews plans and fees the project. Contact: 224-769-7724.
• Racine County GISsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRacine County's Geographic Information System (GIS) web application is available to the public for plans related to the Village of Caledonia.
• Vulcan Materials CompanyminorOthersLocated at the former Ives Station stone crushing operation site along the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.
• Miller CompressingminorOthersAccepts and pays for scrap metal at two Racine locations. Non-ferrous materials at 3056 Hamilton Avenue, ferrous materials at 1339 17th Street.
• College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk & Moving ServicesminorOthersJunk removal service recommended for residents. Contact: 262-218-4302.
• Wisconsin E-CycleminorOthersState program for electronics recycling. John's Disposal is a registered collector of electronics for Wisconsin.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Village of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Largest village in Waukesha County and one of Wisconsin's largest villages by population; comparable as a large-village municipal government operating utility, police, and fire services in the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
• City of Cudahy, Wisconsin: Milwaukee County lakeside city of comparable population scale operating a full municipal service platform with utility operations; comparable as a Wisconsin lakeside community providing water, sewer, and public safety services.
• City of Kenosha, Wisconsin: City of comparable scale on Lake Michigan at the Wisconsin-Illinois border; comparable as a southeastern Wisconsin lakeside municipality providing water, sewer, and full municipal services to a similarly-sized population.
• City of Sturtevant, Wisconsin: Small Racine County municipality situated between Caledonia and the Village of Mount Pleasant along I-94; comparable as a small Wisconsin municipality offering standard general government services.
• Village of Germantown, Wisconsin: Washington County village of similar population (~20,000 residents) operating as a full-service municipality with its own utility, police, and public works in the Milwaukee metro area.
• City of Racine, Wisconsin: County seat of Racine County and the larger urban neighbor adjacent to the Caledonia/Mount Pleasant corridor. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakeside municipality hosting Racine Wastewater Utility, which receives approximately 96% of Caledonia's sanitary sewer flow.
• City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin: City of similar scale located along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee's south suburbs; Oak Creek Water Utility supplies approximately 25% of Caledonia's wholesale water. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakeside community providing utility and public safety services.
• Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin: Adjacent Racine County municipality sharing the I-94 corridor; Mount Pleasant is also the planned home of Microsoft's data center development, and Caledonia's Utility District already serves approximately 600 Mount Pleasant sewer customers, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Village of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin: Large Kenosha County village of comparable population scale along the I-94 corridor south of Caledonia; both serve as commercial/industrial growth villages adjacent to the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor.
• Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin: Small Racine County lakeside village that receives its entire sanitary sewer service from the Caledonia Utility District. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakefront village government providing public safety and public works services to residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VillageofCaledoniaWI
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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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