Village of Northfield

What Village of Northfield does

The Village of Northfield is an incorporated Ohio municipal corporation located in Summit County, serving residents, local businesses, and senior citizens within its jurisdictional boundaries. The Village operates a traditional council-mayor form of government led by Mayor Jenn Domzalski and delivers core municipal services including police and fire protection (led by Police Chief Brian Zajac and Fire Chief Jason Buss), public works, building and zoning enforcement, recreation, and senior services. Geographic scope is limited to Northfield Village with administrative offices at 10455 Northfield Rd and a Department of Public Service at 199 Ledge Rd. The Village participates in inter-municipal partnerships with Macedonia, Northfield Center, and Sagamore Hills through the Nordonia Hills network, sharing senior center and recreation resources, and is a member of the 16-community Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners.

The Village's service delivery relies on a basic technology stack consisting of a Revize-powered municipal website (northfieldvillage-oh.gov), an eGov online payment portal (northfieldvillage.egovpayments.com), and a MyGov online permitting system (public.mygov.us/northfield_tx). The core technology layer provides citizen access to permit applications, contractor registration, sewer bill payments, public records requests, and community information. Emergency communication is handled through the NIXLE text-alert system. The Village's product portfolio comprises eight core service areas: municipal government operations, building and zoning permits, online payment processing, public records requests, recreation facilities (Huntington Park, Smith Park, Pitluk Preserve), senior services, community programs, and utility/sewer maintenance.

The Village's revenue model is a hybrid municipal tax-and-fee structure. Primary revenue streams include property and income tax distributions routed through the Summit County Fiscal Office, quarterly sewer maintenance fees on residential and commercial properties, one-time building and zoning permit fees, public records request fees at unit-based pricing (e.g., $5 USB, $4 accident reports, $1.25/minute video), and nominal senior service fees ($5 snow plowing application). Commercial and industrial sewer rates were increased effective January 1, 2023. The customer base segments into Village residents (primary), local businesses including MGM Northfield Park, senior residents aged 65+ receiving free trash pickup and snow plowing, and institutional ratepayers such as Lee Eaton Elementary School. Distribution is via walk-in offices, the eGov/MyGov online portals, the NIXLE alert system, a quarterly village newsletter, and partnerships with the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society of Old Northfield.

Name

Village of Northfield

Legal name

Village of Northfield

Website

https://northfieldvillage-oh.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Village of Northfield is an Ohio municipal corporation providing local government services including public safety, building/zoning permitting, sewer utilities, recreation, and senior programs to residents, businesses, and seniors within Northfield Village in Summit County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

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), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Building zoning permits
• Sewer maintenance utilities
• Community recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Northfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property and Income Taxes: Village collects income taxes and receives property tax distributions through Summit County Fiscal Office
2. Sewer Maintenance Fees: Quarterly sewer maintenance fees charged to residential and commercial properties. Rates increased effective January 1, 2023 for commercial, industrial, and Lee Eaton Elementary School
3. Building and Zoning Permits: Fees collected for building permits, zoning permits, inspections, contractor registrations, and property sale/occupancy applications processed through MyGov system
4. Public Records Requests: Fees for public records including $5.00 USB, $4.00 accident reports, $1.25 per minute of video (max $750), $2.00 CD, $0.05 per page
5. Senior Snow Plowing and Trash Services: Free services provided to seniors 65+; $5.00 application fee for snow plowing

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Village of Northfield is a municipal government providing local public services to its residents, including police and fire protection, public works (trash, recycling, snow removal), sewer maintenance, building and zoning permitting, parks and recreation, and senior services. It also administers property and income tax collection, contractor registration, public records requests, and community programs through online portals and in-person offices.

Product overview

The Village of Northfield operates as a municipal government providing core public services to residents. The offering consists of traditional government services rather than a unified technology product or platform architecture. Key services include public safety (police and fire departments), building and zoning permitting (administered through MyGov online portal), recreation facilities (Huntington Park, Smith Park, and Pitluk Preserve), senior services (free trash pickup and snow plowing for residents 65+), online payment processing for sewer and permit fees, public records requests, and community programs. The village partners with Macedonia Senior Center for senior services and utilizes NIXLE for emergency alerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Core municipal government operations including public safety (police and fire departments), public service, engineering, and finance departments serving Village of Northfield residents.
• Building and Zoning Permits Building department services including contractor registration, permit applications, inspections, and zoning compliance administration through the MyGov online portal for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Online Payment System Online payment portal for sewer maintenance fees and building/zoning permit payments via northfieldvillage.egovpayments.com, available to residents and businesses.
• Public Records Request Citizen request center for public records requests with a published fee schedule including USB ($5.00), CD ($2.00), accident reports ($4.00), and video requests ($1.25/minute, max $750).
• Recreation Facilities Parks and recreation services including Huntington Park, Smith Park, and Pitluk Preserve, with a recreational board overseeing facilities and community programs.
• Senior Services Senior programs including free trash pickup for residents 65+, snow plowing service with $5.00 application fee, and subsidized programs through the Macedonia Senior Center partnership.
• Utility Services Sewer maintenance and related utility services with quarterly billing for residential and commercial properties; commercial and industrial rates increased effective January 1, 2023.

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tinker's Creek Watershed PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthfield Village is a member community of Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners, participating in watershed protection, stream restoration, water quality monitoring, and environmental education programs. The village is listed among 16 member communities including Aurora, Beachwood, Bedford Heights, Boston Heights, and others working collaboratively on watershed health and stormwater management.
• Summit Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage hosts information and resources from Summit Soil & Water Conservation District, providing stormwater management guidance, riparian protection information, rain barrel workshops, and environmental education to residents. The partnership focuses on protecting sewer systems, healthy streams, and watershed conservation.
• Historical Society of Old NorthfieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage maintains link to Historical Society of Old Northfield (hson.info) which preserves village history and operates the Palmer House. Society holds monthly meetings at Northfield Center Town Hall and conducts community events including the annual Ice Cream Social.
• Nordonia Hills Communities (Macedonia, Northfield Center, Sagamore Hills)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage participates in shared services network with Macedonia, Northfield Center, and Sagamore Hills, jointly funding the Senior Center, Nordonia Hills Athletic Association, and other community resources. Villages share recreation facilities and emergency services coordination.
• Summit County Building DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential new construction, additions, and all commercial work requiring Summit County Building Department review and permits after initial village-level review. Village coordinates building/zoning permits with county for heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing work.
• Summit ReWorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage refers residents to Summit ReWorks for household hazardous waste disposal at the HHW Recycling Center (1201 Graham Road, Stow). Partnership provides proper disposal options for hazardous materials not handled by village services.
• Summit County Animal ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage provides contact information for Summit County Animal Control (250 Opportunity Parkway, Akron) for animal control services, with 24-hour emergency line available. Also references Critter Control and Greg Miller Animal Control for wildlife removal.
• Nordonia Hills School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage uses Lee Eaton Elementary School as voting location and council meeting venue. Coordinates with school district on municipal services and community facility sharing. District includes seven schools serving the Nordonia Hills area.
• Akron-Summit County Public Library (Nordonia Hills Branch)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage references library services at 9458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield Center, operated by Akron-Summit County Public Library system, providing residents access to books, digital resources, and community programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Twinsburg: Larger Summit County municipality adjacent to Nordonia Hills. Offers a broader municipal service portfolio and acts as the regional commercial hub for communities like Northfield.
• City of Aurora: Summit County municipality co-listed in Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners. Larger and more economically diverse, but provides comparable public services in the same watershed.

Direct peers

• Village of Reminderville: Summit County village and fellow Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners member. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and small-municipality service scope.
• Village of Macedonia: Adjacent Summit County municipality and explicit Nordonia Hills partner sharing senior services, recreation, and emergency coordination with Northfield Village. Most directly comparable in services, governance structure, and regional footprint.
• Sagamore Hills Township: Summit County neighbor participating in the same Nordonia Hills shared-services network. Comparable municipal service delivery model and similar small-scale operating profile.
• Village of Boston Heights: Summit County village co-listed in Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners. Similar operating scale and small-municipality service profile.
• Village of Northfield Center: Direct Nordonia Hills partner community sharing senior center and recreation resources. Operates with a similar small-government profile and Summit County service backbone.

Others

• Summit County Government: Upper-tier government entity that administers building department reviews, tax distribution, animal control, and ReWorks for Northfield Village. Critical enabling partner for core municipal functions.

Regional players

• Village of Richfield: Small Summit County village operating comparable municipal services. Same county, similar population scale, and overlapping shared-service and watershed partnerships.
• Village of Silver Lake: Small Summit County village with comparable municipal governance and service scope. Useful proxy for benchmarking Northfield's operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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