CITY OF FORT ATKINSON

What CITY OF FORT ATKINSON does

The City of Fort Atkinson is a municipal government entity serving residents and businesses within the city limits of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin — the largest city located entirely within Jefferson County. The city operates the full set of statutory municipal functions: water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities; police, fire, and ambulance services; parks and recreation; public works (snow removal, brush collection, leaf pickup, alternate-side parking); building inspection and zoning; municipal court; elections administration; and economic development, with supporting boards and commissions including the Plan Commission, Economic Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Tourism Commission.

The core operational product is a Revize-built municipal website that serves as the digital front door for citizen services, integrating online utility bill payment, an iWorQ portal for building-permit applications, interactive zoning maps, citation payment, and a community services directory linking to departments, the Dwight Foster Public Library, Hoard Historical Museum, Parks and Recreation (via activityreg.com), and the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce. Service delivery is provided through the Municipal Building headquarters at 101 N. Main St., departmental offices, and the online portal.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: recurring property taxes, monthly subscription-based water, wastewater, and stormwater utility fees, one-time building and business license and permit fees, transaction-based municipal-court fines and citations, and contracted garbage and recycling collection delivered in partnership with John's Disposal. Pricing across these streams is set by the city and was actively revised in 2026 — a water rate increase was approved July 10, 2026, and updated Building and Zoning Permit Fees were published for 2026. The customer base comprises all residents and commercial enterprises within city limits, with no exposure to outside-jurisdiction commercial contracts.

Name

CITY OF FORT ATKINSON

Legal name

City of Fort Atkinson

Website

https://fortatkinsonwi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The City of Fort Atkinson is a Wisconsin municipal government providing water, wastewater, stormwater, police, fire, parks, public works, permitting, zoning, and municipal-court services to residents and businesses within its Jefferson County city limits, with online bill pay and permitting via its Revize-built website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Economic Programs (9261)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Atkinson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue collected from residents and businesses within the city limits to fund municipal operations, public safety, and infrastructure.
2. Utility Fees: Water utility, wastewater utility, and stormwater utility fees charged to residents and businesses for municipal utility services.
3. Licenses and Permits: Fees collected for building permits, dog and cat licenses, business licenses, and other municipal permits.
4. Fines and Citations: Revenue from municipal court citations, OWI offenses, and other municipal violations processed through the Municipal Court.
5. Garbage and Recycling Collection: Fees collected through partnership with John's Disposal for garbage and recycling services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Fort Atkinson delivers essential municipal government services to its residents and businesses, including water, wastewater, and stormwater utility services; building permits and zoning administration; municipal police, fire, and ambulance protection; parks and recreation programs; municipal court citation processing; property tax billing; garbage and recycling collection via John's Disposal; and licensing (dog/cat, business). The official website at fortatkinsonwi.gov, built on the Revize platform, provides a centralized portal for online bill pay, permit applications, and city information.

Product overview

The City of Fort Atkinson operates a unified digital platform built on the Revize government website system that provides residents access to municipal services. The core offering is the official website serving as a portal to city government, integrated with department-specific service modules including utility billing and payment processing, building permit applications with zoning information, municipal citation payments, and community services directory. The city also maintains a dedicated projects portal for infrastructure and development initiatives such as the South Main Street Pedestrian Path, Banker Road Neighborhood Plan, and Lorman Project. The platform connects residents to departments including Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Water Utility, and Stormwater Utility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Utility Service Potable water supply and service line management for residents and businesses within Fort Atkinson city limits, including cross connection inspection, final meter reading, and lead service line information. Monthly billing via the Water Utility department.
• Wastewater Utility Service Wastewater collection and treatment services for Fort Atkinson residents and businesses, with published wastewater rates and a public education program on items that should not be flushed.
• Stormwater Utility Service Stormwater management for Fort Atkinson including storm drain protection, low-salt guidance, leaf handling, and pet waste cleanup education, supported by an annual report filed with the DNR.
• Building and Zoning Permits Permitting and inspection services administered by the Department of Neighborhood and Building Services, including building permits via the iWorQ portal, interactive zoning maps, code enforcement, and the Land Division and Development Ordinance for residential and commercial applicants.
• Municipal Police Services Law enforcement, community policing, forms, resources, and annual reporting delivered by the Fort Atkinson Police Department for city residents and businesses.
• Fire and Emergency Services Fire suppression, burning regulations, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide information, fire prevention education, and emergency response delivered by the Fort Atkinson Fire Department.
• Parks and Recreation Programs City parks management and recreational program registration for Fort Atkinson residents, administered through activityreg.com and guided by the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2023-2028).
• Municipal Court and Citation Payment Municipal court handling initial appearances, court procedures, OWI and related offenses, and online citation payments for Fort Atkinson.
• Property Tax Billing and Collection

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Compost Site PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026The City of Fort Atkinson announced a new Compost Site partnership on June 22, 2026, expanding community waste management and environmental services for residents.
• John's DisposalcoreOthersPartnership with John's Disposal for garbage and recycling collection services for Fort Atkinson residents. Located under Community section of the city website.
• Fort Atkinson Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce partnership for economic development, business support, and community promotion. Referenced throughout the city website under Community and Government sections.
• Fort Atkinson School DistrictminorOthersSchool district partnership for community services and Safe Routes to School program initiatives in Fort Atkinson.
• Dwight Foster Public LibrarycoreOthersPublic library services under the Library Board. Referenced as a linked resource and part of the city's community services infrastructure.
• Hoard Historical MuseumminorOthersHistorical museum partnership under the Historical Society Board, preserving and promoting Fort Atkinson's history and cultural heritage.
• Fort Atkinson Parks and RecreationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParks and Recreation department providing recreational programs and facilities. Referenced through the website with registration through activityreg.com platform.
• Jefferson CountycoreOthersJefferson County partnership for regional services including elections, DMV services, and housing studies. Jefferson County awarded FEMA Declaration for Severe Weather in April 2026 affecting Fort Atkinson.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation DMVminorOthersWisconsin DMV services accessible in Fort Atkinson through trust.dot.state.wi.us for vehicle registration and driver services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Lake Mills, WI: Small Jefferson County-adjacent Wisconsin city delivering comparable municipal services including water and wastewater utilities, building/zoning, public works, and parks. Highly comparable peer for benchmarking service delivery and revenue model.
• City of Watertown, WI: Nearby Wisconsin city of broadly similar size operating comparable municipal services including water utility, wastewater, public works, police/fire, and parks. Directly comparable as a small Wisconsin municipality delivering the same core service portfolio.
• City of Beaver Dam, WI: Small Wisconsin city providing the same combination of municipal water, wastewater, public safety, public works, and parks services funded through property taxes and utility fees. Closely matched in service scope and scale.
• City of Stoughton, WI: Wisconsin city of comparable scale operating municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, public safety, and parks and recreation services. Directly comparable as a small Wisconsin full-service municipality.
• City of Whitewater, WI: Similar-scale Wisconsin city operating water utility, wastewater, public works, police, fire, and parks and recreation. Comparable operating model and revenue mix through property taxes, utilities, and permits.
• City of Oconomowoc, WI: Comparable small Wisconsin city with municipal water/wastewater utilities, public works, parks and recreation, and a similar mix of property tax and utility fee revenue streams. Operates as a full-service municipal government in the same regional market context.
• City of Jefferson, WI: Jefferson County seat with overlapping service area to Fort Atkinson, providing the same municipal service portfolio. Closest geographic and demographic peer for Fort Atkinson's operations.

Regional players

• Village of Johnson Creek, WI: Smaller neighboring Jefferson County community operating municipal utilities and public works. Comparable in core service functions though at a slightly smaller scale than Fort Atkinson.

Others

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: State regulator that oversees Fort Atkinson's stormwater MS4 permit (referenced via the city's Stormwater Annual Report submission to DNR). Not a competitor but a key compliance counterparty shaping operational requirements and capital planning.
• Jefferson County, WI: County government that partners with Fort Atkinson on elections, DMV services, housing studies, and disaster declarations (including the April 2026 FEMA severe weather declaration). Functions as a structural partner shaping Fort Atkinson's service delivery footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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