Township Of Saginaw

What Township Of Saginaw does

Saginaw Charter Township is a Michigan municipal government entity established in 1831, administering a 26.5 square mile jurisdiction in Saginaw County that serves approximately 40,840 residents across 16,121 property parcels (13,474 residential, 975 commercial, 57 agricultural, 23 industrial). It is the 12th largest township in the State of Michigan by population and one of only two municipalities in Saginaw County showing population growth as of the 2026 State of the Township Address. The township is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees and an appointed professional township manager, with operations spanning police, fire, public services, parks and recreation, water distribution, assessing, community development, fiscal services, refuse and recycling, and clerk/treasurer functions. It employs 162 full-time equivalent staff, including 43 sworn police officers, 6 full-time firefighters supported by 85 professionally trained volunteers, and 3 fire stations.

The township's service delivery relies on a combination of in-house operations and contracted or partnered services. Public-facing digital infrastructure consists of a Revize-powered official website, an online payment portal for property taxes and water bills, and the SAGAGIS property information system. Utility water is sourced from Lake Huron via the City of Saginaw at a 10 MGD design capacity (6 MGD peak). Waste collection is delivered through the Mid Michigan Waste Authority consortium, which contracts Waste Management for curbside service. The Police Department is state-accredited through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Fire Department holds an ISO Protection Rating of 3. The township also participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, providing a 15% flood insurance rate reduction to property owners.

Revenue is generated primarily through property tax assessments across its 16,121 parcels, water service fees on approximately 56,000 annual bills, tax collection services on approximately 30,300 annual bills, and recreation program and facility fees. Property taxes are billed semi-annually, and various municipal fees apply to permits, zoning verification letters, and licenses. The township was recognized as a Business View Management Best Managed Township for Michigan in 2025 and received National School to Watch recognition in 2021 for its community schools. In November 2024, a new Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees were elected, marking a generational leadership transition after Tim Braun's 20-year tenure as Supervisor.

Name

Township Of Saginaw

Legal name

Saginaw Charter Township

Website

https://saginawtownship.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saginaw Charter Township is a Michigan municipal government established in 1831 that administers public safety, water, waste, parks, and administrative services to approximately 40,840 residents across 26.5 square miles through 162 full-time equivalent staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water distribution utility
• Parks and recreation
• Property tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source through property tax assessments on 16,121 parcels of property including 57 Agricultural, 975 Commercial, 23 Industrial, and 13,474 Residential properties.
2. Water Service Fees: Water service billing - approximately 56,000 water bills annually. Water supplied from Lake Huron through City of Saginaw with design capacity of 10 million gallons per day.
3. Tax Collection Services: Treasurer's Office receives payment for approximately 30,300 property tax bills annually and collects all building permit fees.
4. Recreation Program Fees: Fees collected for recreation programs, leagues, activities, pavilion rentals, and Center Courts facilities including pickleball.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saginaw Charter Township is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to its 40,840 residents across 26.5 square miles, including 24/7 police protection, fire suppression and prevention, water distribution, residential waste collection, parks and recreation programming, property assessment and tax collection, planning and zoning, building permits and inspections, and election administration. Services are funded primarily through property taxes on 16,121 parcels, water service fees (approximately 56,000 bills annually), and fees for recreation programs and licenses.

Product overview

Saginaw Charter Township is a municipal government entity that provides public services to residents rather than commercial products. The township operates various departments including Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Water Services, Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Treasurer's Office, Community Development, Public Services, and Refuse/Recycle. These are government services funded by taxes and fees, not commercial products or software offerings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Protection Services
• Fire Protection Services
• Water Distribution Service
• Residential Waste Collection and Recycling
• Property Tax Assessment and Collection
• Parks and Recreation Programs
• Community Development and Building Permits
• Election Administration
• Zoning Verification Letters
• Dog Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only two municipalities to show population growth in Saginaw County
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMWA is a public consortium of 34 municipalities providing residential waste collection, disposal, and processing services. Saginaw Township is a member of this consortium which contracts with Waste Management for refuse collection services. MMWA observes major holidays that affect collection schedules.
• Waste ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste Management is the contracted waste collection provider for Saginaw Township's residential waste management program. They provide curbside collection of trash, recyclables, and yard waste for single family and duplex structures within the township.
• Saginaw CountycoreOthersSaginaw County provides various services including road maintenance through the Saginaw County Road Commission, drain maintenance, animal care control, and election administration through the County Clerk. The township's water is purchased from the City of Saginaw.
• City of SaginawcoreOthersThe City of Saginaw supplies water to Saginaw Township from Lake Huron. Design capacity is 10 million gallons per day with peak consumption to date of 6 million gallons per day.
• Consumers EnergycoreOthersConsumers Energy supplies electricity and natural gas to Saginaw Township. Electric capacity is 6.83 million kilowatts and natural gas capacity is 2.8 million mcf per day with no restrictions foreseen for new customers.
• MBS International AirportminorOthersMBS International Airport located 3 miles north of Saginaw Township serves the region with commercial airline service from United, Northwest, Continental, and US Air.
• Saginaw Transit System (STS)minorOthersSaginaw Transit System provides public bus service for portions of Saginaw Township, supporting transportation access for residents.
• Henry Ford HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenry Ford Health has partnered with Covenant Healthcare to build a Neuro Science building directly west of the new Covenant orthopedic center in the Bay-Tittabawassee area of Saginaw Township, representing significant healthcare investment in the community.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clinton Charter Township, Michigan: Macomb County charter township delivering the same portfolio of municipal services — public safety, water/sewer, parks and recreation, planning/zoning, assessing — under the same Michigan Charter Township framework. Comparable population, parcel count, and department structure.
• Monitor Charter Township, Michigan: Bay County charter township in mid-Michigan providing the same full-service municipal functions under Michigan's charter township framework. Comparable population scale and service mix, with overlapping regional economic context.
• Thomas Township, Michigan: Saginaw County charter township offering the same municipal service mix under Michigan Charter Township law. Shares regional economic dynamics, scale, and service-delivery model with Saginaw Charter Township, making it a highly comparable local peer.
• Tittabawassee Township, Michigan: Saginaw County neighbor charter township serving as a directly comparable Michigan township for local government services, parks, public safety, and assessing. Same county geography and similar population scale make it a particularly close regional peer.
• Canton Charter Township, Michigan: Wayne County charter township providing similar full-service municipal functions (police, fire, water, parks, planning, tax collection) to a comparable suburban Michigan population. Same governance structure under Michigan Charter Township Act; directly comparable scale, service mix, and revenue model.
• Commerce Charter Township, Michigan: Oakland County charter township providing parallel municipal services — public safety, water distribution, parks and recreation, planning/zoning, assessing — under the same charter township governance structure. Directly comparable suburban Michigan peer of similar scale.
• Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan: Washtenaw County charter township with comparable municipal service delivery including police, fire, water, parks and recreation, planning, and assessing under Michigan's Charter Township Act. Similar suburban township profile adjacent to a mid-size Michigan city.
• Shelby Charter Township, Michigan: Macomb County charter township with similar municipal service delivery model including water and sewer utility, parks and recreation system, and contracted waste services. Comparable suburban Michigan township of similar size and budget scale.
• Genesee Charter Township, Michigan: Genesee County charter township with same charter township governance and similar municipal service portfolio (public safety, water/sewer, parks, assessing, planning). Geographic and demographic peer in the same lower Michigan region with comparable township-scale operations.
• Waterford Charter Township, Michigan: Oakland County charter township with comparable full-service municipal operations including police, fire, water, parks, recreation, and community development. Operates under identical Michigan Charter Township Act governance with similar parcel base and population profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saginawchartertownshipgovernment
• Xx.com/SaginawTownship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saginaw-charter-township

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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