Village Of Waterville

What Village Of Waterville does

The City of Waterville (previously "Village of Waterville" prior to its 1882 incorporation; legally operating today as the City of Waterville, Ohio) is a municipal government entity serving residents and businesses within the corporate boundaries of Waterville in Lucas County, Ohio. It was established following the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, with John Pray laying out the original village in 1831; the city adopted its current home-rule charter in 1966 establishing a Council-Manager form of government with a separately elected Mayor (Timothy Pedro) and six at-large Council members, with day-to-day operations managed by Municipal Administrator Jon Gochenour. The city delivers a comprehensive suite of municipal services through a departmental structure: Administration, Finance (Tiffany Bachman, Director), Police (14 full-time officers led by Chief Joe Valvano), Fire (Chief Doug Meyer, Assistant Chief Dave Moore; 500+ annual inspections), Public Works/Utilities (Director Rob Binkley), Zoning, and Parks and Recreation (seven parks totaling approximately 45 acres, plus adjacent Farnsworth Metropark via Metroparks Toledo partnership). Public-safety dispatch is integrated with the Lucas County Regional 911 Office, and technology infrastructure comprises conventional utility billing systems and the Everbridge-powered City of Waterville Alerts notification system operated jointly with Lucas County.

Core services include water and sewer utility delivery (monthly billing with $100 new-account deposit), trash and recycling collection (contracted to ARS), natural gas (Waterville Gas and Oil, supplier since 1888), and electric service via First Energy/Toledo Edison. Public-facing channels include the waterville.org portal, a Facebook page, monthly e-Newsletter, Spectrum TV Channel 1021 broadcasts of council meetings, YouTube livestreams, and in-person services at the Municipal Building at 25 North Second Street (hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). The city's recent milestones include completion of the U.S. Route 24 bypass in 2012 (which reshaped the local traffic and land-use profile), outsourcing income tax administration to the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) effective January 1, 2013, and recognition as a Tree City USA community sustained since 1996, culminating in the city's 250th anniversary commemoration in 2026.

The business model is a tax-and-fee municipal model with three primary revenue streams: (1) a 2% municipal income tax on residents, non-resident employees, and corporations — the primary revenue source — administered by RITA since 2013; (2) recurring monthly water and sewer utility billing; and (3) transactional zoning, building, and sign permit fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer/government-to-resident, with no commercial customers outside the city limits and no parent company, venture capital, or private equity ownership. The city is classified as a non-profit municipal entity under Ohio home-rule, is not publicly traded, and operates as an independent subdivision of the state. Customer concentration is structural to the city limits, with no churn exposure but full dependence on local population and economic base.

Name

Village Of Waterville

Legal name

City of Waterville

Website

https://waterville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City of Waterville is an Ohio municipal government serving residents and local businesses within Waterville's city limits through public safety, water and sewer utilities, zoning, parks and recreation, and 2% municipal income tax administration under a Council-Manager charter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Zoning administration
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterville

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Income Tax: The City of Waterville has a local income tax rate of 2%, levied on the income of residents, non-resident employees, and corporations operating within the City. This is the primary source of revenue for the City and provides financial support for most City departments and programs. Administered by RITA since January 1, 2013.
2. Water and Sewer Utility Services: Monthly water and sewer utility billing. Bills are mailed on the last day of each month and due on the 15th. New residents pay a $100 deposit.
3. Zoning and Permit Fees: Fees collected for zoning permits, building permits, sign permits, and various other permits and licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Waterville is a municipal government operating under a Council-Manager charter that delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. It provides police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities, public works and infrastructure maintenance, zoning and permitting, parks and recreation, trash and recycling collection, and 2% municipal income tax administration. Services are delivered through departments housed in the Municipal Building and supported by online resources, televised council meetings, and an emergency alert system.

Product overview

The City of Waterville operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive suite of public services through its various departments. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government with services organized into Administration, Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works/Utilities, Trash/Recycling, Zoning, and Parks & Recreation departments. Core municipal services include water/sewer utilities, public safety (fire and police), infrastructure maintenance, zoning permits, income tax collection (2% rate administered by RITA), and recreational facilities. The city provides digital access to government services through its website, including online bill payment, meeting streaming via Spectrum TV and YouTube, and emergency alerts through the Lucas County Alerts partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• City Administration Services
• Finance Department Services
• Fire Department Services
• Police Department Services
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Public Works Services
• Trash and Recycling Collection
• Zoning Department Services
• Parks and Recreation Services
• Municipal Income Tax Collection
• City of Waterville Alerts

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ fire safety inspections conducted annually
• +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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lucas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Waterville partners with Lucas County for the City of Waterville Alerts notification system. Lucas County provides public notifications for emergencies including snow emergencies, tornadoes, and amber alerts through the Everbridge platform. This partnership provides a more efficient and cost-effective system for the County and local communities to keep residents informed.
• Metroparks ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarnsworth Metropark, operated by Metroparks Toledo, is located within the City of Waterville. Other nearby Metroparks include Providence, Blue Creek, and Oak Openings Metroparks. The city promotes these regional park facilities to residents and visitors.
• Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs of January 1, 2013, R.I.T.A. became responsible for the collection and administration of the City of Waterville Income Tax. The City of Waterville has a local income tax rate of 2%. Specific questions can be directed to R.I.T.A. by calling 1-800-860-7482 or visiting ritaohio.com.
• Waterville Area Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe city maintains a link to the Waterville Chamber of Commerce on its Business page. The Chamber provides resources and support for local businesses. Contact: 419-878-5188 or watervillechamber.com.
• Waterville Gas and Oil CompanycoreOthersWaterville Gas and Oil Company has supplied the city of Waterville with natural gas since 1888. The company provides natural gas service to residents and businesses. Visit watervillegas.com for more information.
• First Energy Services / Toledo EdisoncoreOthersElectrical power is provided to the City of Waterville by First Energy Services / Toledo Edison. Customers can pay bills, search for available options, and report power outages through firstenergycorp.com.
• ARS (Advanced Residential Services)coreOthersARS provides trash and recycling services to Waterville residents. The city is working closely with ARS to make the transition of service seamless. Contact: Phone 419-445-5391, Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• Toledo-Lucas County Health DepartmentminorOthersFor health-related questions and inspections, residents are directed to contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100.
• Waterville Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city references the Waterville Historical Society as a resource for learning more about local history. Contact information available at watervillehistory.org.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Maumee, Ohio: Adjacent Lucas County municipality of comparable size operating under Council-Manager government with similar departments (Police, Fire, Public Works, Utilities, Zoning, Parks). Directly comparable in population scale, service portfolio, and revenue mix (income tax + utilities).
• City of Perrysburg, Ohio: Wood County municipality operating a full-service municipal government with police, fire, public works, utilities, and zoning. Comparable population, geographic setting (NW Ohio, Maumee River watershed), and income-tax-based revenue model.
• City of Sylvania, Ohio: Lucas County suburb with similar population size and Council-Manager governance, providing comparable municipal services including utility billing, police, fire, and parks/recreation. Closely matched demographic and economic profile to Waterville.
• Village of Whitehouse, Ohio: Lucas County village with Council-Manager government providing police, fire, public works, and zoning services. Comparable small-municipality scale and proximity (also served by Anthony Wayne Local School District referenced in Waterville customer data).
• City of Oregon, Ohio: Lucas County municipality operating full municipal services (police, fire, public works, utilities, parks) with comparable revenue structure. Similar population tier and Maumee-region economic base as Waterville.
• Village of Holland, Ohio: Lucas County village providing full municipal services including police, fire, zoning, and public works. Comparable small-jurisdiction operating model and proximity to Toledo metro utilities (Toledo Edison, Columbia Gas).
• City of Rossford, Ohio: Wood County municipality on the Maumee River with comparable service portfolio (police, fire, public works, utilities, zoning). Directly comparable in scale and Maumee-region economy.
• Village of Ottawa Hills, Ohio: Small Lucas County municipality with Council-Manager governance providing police, fire, public works, and zoning services. Comparable in jurisdictional scale and resident-service orientation.
• Village of Swanton, Ohio: Lucas/Fulton County village with comparable small-municipality service portfolio including utilities, zoning, police, and fire. Similar income-tax revenue structure and operational scale to Waterville.

Regional players

• City of Napoleon, Ohio: Henry County seat and small NW Ohio city operating a full municipal service portfolio (police, fire, utilities, zoning, public works). Comparable in scale but located in a different county/market, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cityofwatervilleohio9437/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/City-of-Waterville-Ohio/61564734370018
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-waterville

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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