South Ogden City

What South Ogden City does

South Ogden City is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1936 and located in Weber County, Utah, USA. It administers the full suite of municipal services to city residents and local businesses, including public safety (Police and Fire Departments), public utilities (water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage collection), building inspections, code compliance, planning and zoning, justice court, parks and recreation, animal services, and finance/administration. Governance is provided by an elected Mayor (Russell Porter), a five-member elected City Council (Jeremy Howe, Doug Stephens, Jeanette Smyth, Mike Howard, Clayton Peterson), and a professional City Manager (Matthew J. Dixon), supported by department directors across Public Works, Finance, Planning, and Recreation. The city hall is located at 3950 S Adams Ave in South Ogden and serves as the consolidated administrative center.

The city's technology infrastructure is built around a citizen-facing portal at southogdencity.gov powered by the Revize CMS, with utility billing processed through Xpress Bill Pay (accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and online checks, with auto-pay bank withdrawal on the 25th of each month), permit processing handled through the iWorq portal, and citizen applications (special events, park reservations) submitted via Microsoft Forms. Service distribution is multi-channel: in-person at City Hall, online self-service, a drive-up payment drop box in the City Hall parking lot, auto-pay bank withdrawals, plus community engagement through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, an email newsletter subscription, and periodic community surveys. The city advertises open roles including a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker ($20.12/hour) and a Crossing Guard ($21.14/hour).

Revenue is generated through a diversified municipal funding mix. The primary source is property taxes, with a proposed increase for FY2027 to support general operations. Secondary recurring revenue comes from monthly utility billing to all residents for water/sewer/storm/garbage services (bills due on the last day of each month), annual animal (dog) licensing with discounts for sterilized animals and seniors, and subscription-based park pavilion reservations ($150 residents, $200 non-residents, April 15 to October 15, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Transaction-based revenue includes business licenses, building permits, alarm permits, burn permits, chicken permits, land use permits, special event applications, recreation league fees (youth soccer, tackle football JETS, basketball, adult sports, pickleball), and utility penalty fees ($30 shut-off, $25 after-hours reconnection, $100 unauthorized restoration). FY2027 budget deliberations and a Weber County Notice of Proposed Tax Increase are current activity signals, alongside community programming such as Shakespeare in the Park and a new E-Bike Law effective May 2026.

Name

South Ogden City

Legal name

South Ogden City

Website

https://southogdencity.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Ogden City is a municipal government in Weber County, Utah, incorporated in 1936, administering public safety, utilities, licensing, planning, recreation, and finance services to residents and local businesses through City Hall and online portals.

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 Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), 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), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary municipal revenue source. The city has proposed property tax increases for FY2027 as part of the budget process. Property taxes fund general city operations and services.
2. Utility Services: Monthly billing for water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage services provided to residents. Utilities are billed monthly with bills due on the last day of each month.
3. Utility Fees and Penalties: Fees including $30 shut-off fee for non-payment and $25 additional fee for after-hours reconnection, plus $100 penalty for unauthorized water restoration.
4. Business Licenses and Permits: Revenue from business licenses, building permits, alarm permits, burn permits, chicken permits, land use permits, and special event applications.
5. Recreation Programs: Fees for youth sports programs, adult sports leagues, recreation leagues, and park pavilion reservations.
6. Animal Licensing: Annual dog licensing fees with discounted rates for sterilized animals and senior citizens. Lifetime license option available for dogs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

South Ogden City delivers core municipal government services to residents and businesses within city limits. Its primary service portfolio includes water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage utility billing, police and fire public safety, animal licensing, building and business permitting, parks and recreation programs (youth and adult sports), park pavilion reservations, GRAMA records requests, and limited passport acceptance. Revenue is generated through monthly utility fees, property taxes, permit and license fees, and recreation program charges.

Product overview

South Ogden City operates a municipal government website providing residents access to various city services. The city's service portfolio includes animal licensing through the Police Department, building and land use permits, business licensing, park pavilion reservations, and recreation programs including youth sports (soccer, tackle football, basketball) and adult sports/pickleball. Utilities services encompass water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage collection. Additional services include passport processing, alarm/burn/chicken permits, records requests under GRAMA, and special event applications. Services are accessible through the city website powered by Revize, with online payment options through Xpress Bill Pay and form submissions via Microsoft Forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Services (Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, Garbage) Municipal water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage collection services billed monthly to South Ogden City residents, with bills due on the last day of each month and payment options including Xpress Bill Pay online, auto-pay, and drive-up drop box.
• Animal Licensing Annual dog licensing service offered by the South Ogden Police Department, requiring proof of rabies vaccination and sterilization, with discounted rates for sterilized animals and senior citizens and a lifetime license option for microchipped, spayed/neutered dogs.
• Building Permits Permit processing for construction, renovation, and building projects within South Ogden City limits, available online via the iWorq portal.
• Business Licensing Business license application and issuance for entrepreneurs and businesses operating within South Ogden City.
• Park Pavilion Reservations Pavilion reservation service at select city parks available April 15 through October 15, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with resident fee of $150 and non-resident fee of $200, plus $75 refund if pavilion is left clean.
• Youth Sports Programs Recreation programs including youth soccer, tackle football (JETS), and Weber County Competitive Basketball with age-based divisions.
• Adult Sports Programs Adult recreational sports leagues and pickleball programs offered to South Ogden residents.
• Passport Services Limited passport application acceptance services provided by appointment only at South Ogden City.
• Alarm Permits Residential and commercial alarm system registration and permitting for properties within South Ogden City.
• Records Request (GRAMA) Government Records Access and Management Act request processing for public records held by South Ogden City.
• Special Event Applications Applications for holding special events in city parks and public spaces, submitted via Microsoft Forms.
• Land Use Permits Permits for land use changes, developments, and zoning modifications in South Ogden City.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xpress Bill PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online bill payment processing platform integrated with South Ogden City's utility billing system. Provides residents secure online payment processing for utility bills accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and online checks. Technical support available at 1-800-766-2350.
• Weber County (Non-Emergency Dispatch)coreOthersWeber County dispatch services for after-hours utility emergencies (waterline breaks, sewer issues, no service) at 801-395-8221. Also provides animal services appointments and general non-emergency municipal support.
• Weber State UniversityminorOthersRegional educational institution located near South Ogden City. Mentioned in business development context as part of the Northern Wasatch Front region's educational and job center assets.
• Utah.gov (Public Notice Website)minorOthersState of Utah portal for public notices, used by South Ogden City for legally required public notice postings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clearfield City: Adjacent Davis-Weber area city offering comparable municipal services. Operates utilities, parks and recreation, police and fire, and building permits with a similar governance structure to South Ogden.
• Roy City: Weber County municipality with similar municipal service portfolio including police, fire, utilities, recreation programs, and building inspection. Comparable in governance structure and revenue model (property tax + utility fees).
• Washington Terrace City: Small Weber County municipality offering comparable residential municipal services including utilities, recreation, animal licensing, and building permits. Closely matched in population size and service breadth.
• Layton City: Larger Davis County municipality operating an equivalent municipal service mix. Useful as an upper-bound peer for services, scale, and operational benchmarks within the broader Northern Wasatch Front region.
• Riverdale City: Neighboring Weber County city explicitly mentioned in South Ogden's marketing material (Riverdale Shopping Center). Comparable small-city municipal structure with utilities, planning, recreation, and public safety functions.
• North Ogden City: Adjacent municipality in Weber County, Utah providing the same full suite of municipal services (police, fire, utilities, recreation, planning, building permits) to a similar-sized residential population. Directly comparable in scale, service mix, and operating environment.
• Ogden City: Larger Weber County municipality operating the same municipal service categories (police, fire, utilities, parks, planning, licensing) but at greater scale. Provides a peer benchmark for service delivery and governance model within the same county.

Regional players

• Weber County: County government that provides shared and overlapping services with South Ogden (animal services appointments, non-emergency dispatch, regional planning). Functions as both a service partner and a regional governance peer.

Others

• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal website CMS, agenda/minutes management, and citizen request platforms widely used by small and mid-sized U.S. cities comparable to South Ogden. Operates in the same vendor ecosystem.
• Granicus: Government technology vendor providing civic engagement, records management, and digital service platforms to municipalities comparable in scope to South Ogden. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supporting municipal digital service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/southogdencity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL8zPTBKqxPzIdyXecUt1Yg
• Facebookfacebook.com/southogdencity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-ogden-city

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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