Tittabawassee Township

What Tittabawassee Township does

Tittabawassee Township is a general law township under Michigan law, located in Saginaw County and serving the community of Freeland. As a political subdivision of the State of Michigan, it administers the full suite of municipal services for residents and businesses within its boundaries: public safety (a 24/7 full-time police department and a volunteer fire department with BLS first response), public works (potable water delivery, wastewater treatment, cemetery operations across Pinegrove and Westside cemeteries), parks and recreation (six parks totaling over 110 acres plus a 5.19-mile multi-use pathway system connected to the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail), property tax assessment and collection, planning and zoning, building permitting, business licensing, and election administration across four precincts.

The township's operating technology stack is composed of commercial, off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems. It runs on a Revize-powered public website, processes payments through BS&A Online (supporting credit/debit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and AutoPay), conducts property lookups via the Saginaw Area GIS Authority (SAGA) system, publishes financial transparency data through the Michigan Community Financials dashboard, and tracks public-safety personnel via the CVTRS Dashboard. Service delivery is multi-channel — in-person at three primary locations (Township Hall at 145 S. Second Street, Police/Fire at 355 Church Street, and DPW at 9560 Pierce Road), online, by phone, and via a 24/7 drop box.

Revenue is derived from non-discretionary municipal streams: recurring property tax collections (summer and winter cycles), quarterly water and sewer utility billing (fixed readiness-to-serve plus variable per-1,000-gallons usage fees), an annual $25 business license, dog licenses, cemetery plot and opening fees, park facility rentals, and modest police department fees (reports, fingerprinting, solicitor permits). The township is led by an appointed Township Manager (Brandy Federspiel, since October 2022) under an elected Board of Trustees structure, with statutory officers (Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk) operating independently. Partnerships with Saginaw County, MDNR, Consumers Energy, the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail Alliance, Mid Michigan Waste Authority, and BS&A Online anchor its service-delivery ecosystem.

Name

Tittabawassee Township

Legal name

Tittabawassee Township

Website

https://tittabawassee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tittabawassee Township is a Michigan general law township in Saginaw County that administers municipal services — police, fire, public works, parks, water/sewer utilities, permitting, tax collection, and elections — to residents and businesses of Freeland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Municipal Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Property tax collection
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Township collects summer taxes (billed July 1, due September 14) and winter taxes (billed December 1, due February 14) including State Education Tax. Delinquent real property taxes collected by Saginaw County Treasurer after March 2.
2. Water and Sewer Utility Billing: Quarterly water and sewer billing divided into fixed 'readiness to serve' costs and variable 'usage' costs based on 1,000 gallons consumed. Billed in January, April, July, and October.
3. Business Licenses: Annual business license fee of $25.00, expires every May 1st. Required for all businesses operating in township unless exempt.
4. Dog Licenses: Dog licenses available December 1 to February 28 at Township Office with proof of current rabies vaccination
5. Cemetery Services: Grave site sales ($800 single, $250 infant), grave opening/closing ($400-$800), columbarium niches ($500), and various surcharges
6. Park Facility Rentals: Memorial Park Building rental: $200 deposit, $300 township resident / $500 non-resident rate. Pavilion rentals at Hayes Park available for rent.
7. Police Department Fees: Police reports $5-$10, printed photos $3 each, photos on CD $1 each, fingerprinting $20 for non-residents (free for township residents), solicitor permits $50 per person for 7 days

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tittabawassee Township is a general law township government that delivers municipal services to its residents, including police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities, parks and recreation, property tax collection, assessing, planning and zoning, building permits, business licensing, elections administration, and cemetery services. Service delivery combines in-person office visits, an online payment portal (BS&A Online), telephone support, and a drop box. The township operates under a Board of Trustees with an appointed Township Manager.

Product overview

Tittabawassee Township operates as a Michigan local government entity offering a comprehensive portfolio of municipal services through its various departments. The township provides core government services including public safety (fire and police departments), public works (water, sewer, and cemetery maintenance), parks and recreation (six parks totaling over 110 acres plus a 5.19-mile pathway system), assessing, planning and zoning, elections, treasury/tax services, building permits, and business licensing. Online service delivery is enabled through BS&A Online for payments and the township website for permit applications, FOIA requests, and information access. The township has 4 voting precincts and operates under a Board of Trustees structure with appointed manager.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services 24/7 police protection for township residents and businesses, including patrol, investigations, fingerprinting, solicitor permits, and house watch services. Staffed by a Chief of Police, 6 full-time Patrol Officers, an Office Manager, 2 part-time Patrol Officers, and contracted MBS Airport security officers.
• Fire Department Services Volunteer fire department providing fire prevention, safety education, Basic Life Support (BLS) first response, and fire protection services to township residents, neighbors, and businesses. Led by a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, 2 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, Safety Officer, and Fire Prevention Officer.
• Public Works / Water and Sewer Utilities Provides high-quality potable water delivery, wastewater collection and treatment, and operation of Pinegrove and Westside cemeteries (record keeping and burials). Also maintains township parks and pathways. Staffed by a DPW Director, Foreman, Office Manager, Wastewater Plant Operator, parks personnel, and DPW workers.
• Parks and Recreation Services Manages township park facilities including Hayes Park (70 acres with disc golf, ball diamonds, pavilions), Memorial Park (2 acres with building rental), Festival Park (30 acres with river access), Beechwood Nature Trails (8 acres), and Village Park (0.2 acres). Offers pavilion and building rentals to residents and non-residents.
• Township Pathway System Non-motorized multi-use pathway totaling 5.19 miles across two phases. Phase 1 (2017) is 2.5 miles along M-47 built by the Michigan Department of Transportation; Phase 2 (2020) is 2.69 miles extending to Hospital Road and connecting to the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail.
• Property Assessing Services Establishes assessments of taxable property in accordance with Michigan's General Property Tax Act, maintains ownership records, processes personal property statements and exemptions, and conducts property inspections. Linked to the Saginaw Area GIS Authority (SAGA) property search system.
• Building and Permits Issues building permits, contractor licenses, residential construction permits, fence and shed permits, and conducts inspections for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for residents and contractors operating in the township.
• Business Licensing Annual business license registration required for all businesses operating in the township (except home occupations, political/religious establishments, and agricultural operations). Annual fee is $25; expires May 1st each year.
• Elections and Voting Administration Conducts federal, state, and local elections with 4 precincts located at Freeland SportsZone (5690 Midland Road). Handles voter registration, absentee ballots, and coordinates with Saginaw County for early voting under Proposal 22-2.
• Planning and Zoning Site plan review, special use permits, rezoning requests, zoning board of appeals applications, and code enforcement for residents, developers, and businesses. Planning Commission meets third Monday of each month at 5pm.
• Property Tax Collection Collects summer property taxes (billed July 1, due September 14) and winter property taxes (billed December 1, due February 14) including State Education Tax. Handles tax deferments for qualifying seniors and issues dog licenses December through February. Delinquent real property taxes are collected by the Saginaw County Treasurer after March 2.
• Water and Sewer Utility Billing Quarterly water and sewer billing for township residents, with fixed readiness-to-serve fees based on meter size plus usage charges per 1,000 gallons consumed. Bills mailed in January, April, July, and October. Payments accepted with a 2.95% credit card processing fee or ACH/EFT fee.
• Cemetery Services Sale of grave plots ($800 single, $250 infant), grave opening/closing ($400-$800 depending on day/time), columbarium niches ($500), disinterment ($1,200), and various surcharges. Serves families arranging burials in Pinegrove and Westside cemeteries.
• Online Payment Portal BS&A Online payment portal accepting credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH/EFT for property taxes, utility bills, and permits. Supports AutoPay recurring payment enrollment. Credit card processing fee 2.80-2.95%.
• FOIA Request Processing Freedom of Information Act request processing for public records access, with forms available for initial requests, denial appeals, and excess fee appeals. FOIA Coordinator is the Township Clerk.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.19 miles of multi-use pathway completed in two phases connecting to regional trail system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saginaw CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In Summer 2023, Tittabawassee Township and Saginaw County entered into an agreement where the County hosts an early voting center on behalf of the township and all townships within Saginaw County for every election going forward under Proposal 22-2.
• Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaborative partnership for regional trail development. Phase 2 of the township pathway (2.69 miles) was funded in part by the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail Alliance and connects to the greater Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail system.
• BS&A OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online payment processing service provider for property taxes, utility billing, and permit payments. Accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH transfers. Supports recurring auto-pay enrollment.
• Mid Michigan Waste AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMid Michigan Waste Authority handles refuse, recycling, and yard waste pickup for township residents. Coordinates bulk item pickup, brush collection, and Christmas tree recycling.
• Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority (SASWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority managing storm water for the Saginaw area. Township participates in storm water management programs and provides related information to residents.
• Consumers EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility company. Partners with township on pathway programs, providing wildlife track identification guides for educational nature walks along township trails.
• Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency for voter registration. Residents may register to vote at any Secretary of State branch office. Michigan law requires driver's license address to match voter registration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midland Charter Township: Midland Charter Township is a charter township in adjacent Midland County providing a comparable full suite of municipal services — police, fire, water/sewer utilities, parks and recreation, planning/zoning, and tax collection — to a similar residential and commercial population. Direct peer along service portfolio and Michigan township governance.
• Thomas Township, Michigan: Thomas Township is a Saginaw County, Michigan general-law township that delivers the same core municipal services — public safety, public works, parks, planning, tax collection, and elections — to a residential population of similar scale. Comparable in service breadth, staffing model, and Michigan township governance framework.
• Kochville Township, Michigan: Kochville Township is a Saginaw County, Michigan general-law township providing police, fire, water/sewer, parks, and administrative services to a comparable-sized residential community. Direct peer given shared county, similar service portfolio, and Michigan township legal framework.
• Frankenlust Township, Michigan: Frankenlust Township is a Saginaw County, Michigan general-law township offering municipal services including police, fire, public works, and tax administration to a similar small residential population. Comparable along service scope, governance structure, and geographic scale.
• Saginaw Charter Township: Saginaw Charter Township is a neighboring general-law township within Saginaw County, Michigan providing a very similar suite of municipal services — police, fire, water/sewer, parks, planning/zoning, tax collection, and elections — to its own residents. It is the most directly comparable peer given shared county, service portfolio, and governance structure.

Regional players

• City of Saginaw, Michigan: The City of Saginaw is the county seat and largest municipal government in Saginaw County, providing police, fire, water/sewer utilities, parks, planning, and tax collection. Comparable along service portfolio but a much larger urban jurisdiction with overlapping service territory in the same region.
• City of Midland, Michigan: The City of Midland operates a full municipal government providing police, fire, water/sewer utilities, parks, planning, and tax collection within the adjacent Midland County market. Comparable service portfolio but a larger urban jurisdiction, making it a broader regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Saginaw County Government: Saginaw County is the parent county government for Tittabawassee Township, providing overlapping services such as elections administration (early voting under Proposal 22-2), tax collection for delinquent properties, GIS, and environmental/stormwater coordination through SASWA. Broader incumbent operating at a larger geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tittabawasseetwp
• Instagraminstagram.com/tittabawasseetwp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tittabawassee-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tittabawassee Township