The Village of The City of Clarkston

What The Village of The City of Clarkston does

The City of the Village of Clarkston is a municipal government entity located in Oakland County, Michigan, incorporated as a village in 1842 (with the Clark family homestead dating to 1832). The City provides municipal governance and public services to approximately 900 residents within a 0.5-square-mile jurisdiction, encompassing property tax collection, sewer billing, building permits, elections administration, public works, code enforcement, and coordination of fire/EMS and police services. Governance is provided by a seven-member City Council led by Mayor Sue Wylie, with City Manager Jonathan Smith overseeing day-to-day operations and a small staff of 1-10 employees.

The City's technology platform is built on a Revize CMS website with integrated G2G Cloud payment processing for property taxes, sewer bills, building permit fees, parking citations, and gazebo rentals. Citizen engagement is supported by an E-Notify email/text subscription system and a Community Voice online forum, while service delivery for fire and EMS is contracted to the Independence Fire Department and police services to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Building permits are administered through the Independence Township Building Department rather than in-house. Property taxes are billed semi-annually with differentiated summer millage rates for principal-residence (27.2859 mills) versus non-principal-residence (45.2859 mills) properties, plus a flat winter levy of 8.9760 mills. Sewer billing is $128.00 quarterly per household with an additional $44.00 repair surcharge for a two-year period.

Revenue streams are predominantly tax-based and fee-based, with no commercial product revenue. Pricing for ancillary services includes gazebo rentals ($200 residents, $250 non-residents for two-hour reservations), building permit fees, FOIA request charges, and special event application fees ($25 admin plus $200 banner plus $25/hour DPW labor). The City does not disclose specific revenue or budget figures, operates without funding rounds or external investment, and functions as a non-profit government entity owned by and accountable to its residents through elected representation.

Name

The Village of The City of Clarkston

Legal name

City of the Village of Clarkston

Website

https://villageofclarkston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City of the Village of Clarkston is a municipal government in Oakland County, Michigan, providing property tax collection, sewer billing, building permits, elections administration, and public safety coordination to approximately 900 residents within a half-square-mile jurisdiction.

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

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAB

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAE

Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax collection
• Building permit services
• Public works administration
• Elections administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarkston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The city collects property taxes from residents and property owners within the city limits. Taxes include city operating millage (5.7462 mills), library tax, county parks and recreation, Huron Clinton Metro Authority, zoo authority, art institute, and Oakland transit levies. Summer and winter tax collection with specific due dates.
2. Sewer Billing: Flat rate sewer fees of $128.00 quarterly per household with an additional $44.00 sewer repair charge for two years. Billed quarterly (February, May, August, November) with 45-day payment window.
3. Facilities Rental: Gazebo rental at Depot Park for events - $200 for residents, $250 for non-residents for two-hour reservation periods.
4. Building Permits and Fees: Fees collected for building permits, construction projects, rezoning applications, site plan reviews, and other building department activities. Administered through Independence Township Building Department.
5. FOIA Request Fees: Fees for Freedom of Information Act requests including search, copying, mailing and other miscellaneous expenses.
6. Special Event Permits: Fees for special event applications including $25 admin fee, $200 banner installment, and $25 per hour per worker for DPW assistance. Insurance requirements of $1,000,000 coverage.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of the Village of Clarkston provides municipal governance and public services to approximately 900 residents across one-half square mile in Oakland County, Michigan. Core offerings include property tax collection (summer/winter millage), quarterly sewer billing, building permits and zoning administration, elections administration, FOIA processing, special event permitting, gazebo rental at Depot Park, code enforcement, and public works maintenance. Services are delivered through City Hall and a unified online portal with payment processing and notification capabilities.

Product overview

The City of the Village of Clarkston operates a unified municipal government services portal comprising multiple integrated modules: an online payment system for taxes and fees, a forms center with fillable documents, an E-Notify notification subscription service, a Community Voice civic engagement platform, and dedicated services for elections, building/development permitting, and treasurer/tax administration. All services are accessible through a government website built on the Revize platform, with payments processed via G2G Cloud integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Portal Unified online portal that provides residents and property owners access to the full range of city administrative services including building permits, property tax payments, sewer billing, elections, FOIA requests, code enforcement, public works requests, special event applications, and gazebo rentals. Built on the revize.com platform.
• Property Tax Collection Summer and winter property tax collection services for residents and property owners within Clarkston city limits, including city operating millage (5.7462 mills), library tax, county parks and recreation, Huron Clinton Metro Authority, zoo authority, art institute, and Oakland transit levies. Delinquent taxes are remitted to Oakland County Treasurer.
• Sewer Billing Service Quarterly sewer billing for Clarkston households at a flat rate of $128.00 per quarter plus a $44.00 sewer repair charge for two years, with a 45-day payment window and 5% penalty for unpaid invoices. Billed in February, May, August, and November.
• Building Permits and Development Services Permitting services for construction, renovation, and property development administered through the Independence Township Building Department, including building permits, electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits, site plan reviews, historic district commission approvals, rezoning applications, and zoning board of appeals.
• Elections Administration Elections administration by the City Clerk including voter registration, absentee ballot applications, polling information, early voting, and permanent mail ballot options compliant with Michigan Proposal 2.
• FOIA Request Processing Processing of Freedom of Information Act requests including search, copying, mailing, and other miscellaneous expenses, with responses required within 5 business days (extendable by 10 days) and option for a 50% good-faith deposit.
• Special Event Permits Special event application processing with a $25 administrative fee, $200 banner installment, and $25 per hour per worker for DPW assistance, requiring $1,000,000 minimum insurance coverage.
• Gazebo Rental at Depot Park Two-hour gazebo reservation at Depot Park for events, priced at $200 for residents and $250 for non-residents, with half due at reservation and the remainder two weeks prior.
• Code Enforcement Code enforcement services including investigation and resolution of property maintenance, zoning, and ordinance violations within city limits.
• Public Works Maintenance Public works services including street, sidewalk, tree, park, and snow removal maintenance, as well as citizen service requests for infrastructure repairs and street light outage reporting coordinated with DTE Energy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clarkston graduates earned over $5 million in scholarships
• +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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independence Township Building DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding permits for the City of the Village of Clarkston are administered through the Independence Township Building Department. This partnership provides building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting and inspections services to city residents. Located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive with hours Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm.
• Independence Fire DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the City of the Village of Clarkston are provided by the Independence Fire Department. Emergency: 911, Non-Emergency: 248-625-1924.
• Oakland County Sheriff's OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPolice services for the city are provided by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Independence Township Substation. Located at 6560 Citation Drive. Emergency: 911, Non-Emergency Dispatch: 248-858-4950.
• Oakland County Animal ShelterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDog licensing for city residents is managed through Oakland County Animal Shelter located at 1200 N Telegraph Road Building 42 E, Pontiac, MI 48341. Dogs over four months old are required to be licensed per Michigan law.
• Oakland County TreasurercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelinquent property taxes after March 1st are paid to Oakland County Treasurer's office. Online payment system PayLocalTaxes.com provided through Oakland County for property tax payments.
• Independence Township (Water Supply)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuestions regarding connecting to the municipal water supply are handled through Independence Township website or phone at 248-625-8222. Water services are provided by Independence Township.
• DTE EnergyminorOthersStreet lights in the village are owned by DTE Energy. The City of the Village of Clarkston DPW files repair requests with DTE for burned out street lights. Residents can also report directly at outage.dteenergy.com/outdoor-lights.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Rochester, Michigan: Small city in Oakland County with similar municipal service offerings and population scale. Provides a direct comparison for service delivery and fiscal management in southeast Michigan.
• City of Chelsea, Michigan: Small city in Washtenaw County with similar population size and historic character. Comparable in scale of municipal services and demographic profile.
• City of Milford, Michigan: Small village in Oakland County with similar population size and small-town character. Comparable in scope of municipal services and reliance on shared services with neighboring townships.
• City of Brighton, Michigan: Small city in Livingston County with similar population size and small-town character. Comparable in scope of municipal services offered to residents.
• City of Marshall, Michigan: Small historic city in Calhoun County with strong historic district character. Comparable in municipal scale and historic preservation focus, providing a benchmark for downtown revitalization.
• City of Dexter, Michigan: Small city in Washtenaw County with similar population size and small-town character. Comparable in municipal scale and service offerings.
• City of Saline, Michigan: Small city in Washtenaw County with similar population size and proximity to a metropolitan area. Comparable in municipal services and community character.
• City of Birmingham, Michigan: Affluent small city in Oakland County (same county as Clarkston) with comparable population size and similar premium residential positioning. Comparable in offering municipal services to a small population with high property values.
• City of Northville, Michigan: Small historic city in Wayne County, Michigan with comparable population size and similar small-town character in the Detroit metropolitan area. Provides a benchmark for similar municipal service delivery models and historic downtown preservation.
• City of Plymouth, Michigan: Small historic city in Wayne County with comparable downtown character and similar population. Provides benchmark for municipal service delivery in similar small-town Michigan contexts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityofClarkston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-village-of-the-city-of-clarkston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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