CITY OF WELINGTON, KS

What CITY OF WELINGTON, KS does

The City of Wellington, Kansas is a municipal government entity founded in 1871 and located in south central Kansas, serving as the county seat and largest community in Sumner County. It provides a comprehensive suite of public services to approximately 7,715 residents across 8.19 square miles, including city-owned utilities (electric distribution and production, water distribution and production, wastewater treatment, and sanitation), public safety (Police and Fire/EMS), municipal court, building/codes/zoning, recreation (aquatic center, municipal golf course, parks, lake recreation area, fitness center), municipal airport operations, cemetery services, and transit (WALT).

The city's technology footprint is modest, centered on a cloud-based Online Permit Portal (iworq.net platform) for permitting and inspections, online utility billing and payment systems, an E-Notifications subscription service, and a Document Center hosted on the MunicipalCMS platform. Fire/EMS operates with 20 full-time personnel providing Type 1-Advanced Life Support across 442 square miles serving approximately 24,000 persons, with additional coverage of 26 miles of Kansas Turnpike/I-35 and an ISO Class 3 fire rating. The local economy is anchored by agriculture (Sumner County designated as "Wheat Capital of the World") and aerospace manufacturing (GKN Aerospace, Triumph Accessory Services) due to proximity to Wichita.

Revenue is generated through diversified streams: monthly utility billing, sales tax (Health Care Authority, 2015-2025), building and contractor licenses, permits, municipal court fines, recreation fees, airport operations, and cemetery services. The city is governed by a Mayor and City Council with a City Manager (Jeff Porter) as chief executive, and the City Clerk/Finance Director (Heidi Theurer) handling administrative, accounting, and licensing functions. The operating model is direct-to-citizen service delivery with no traditional revenue concentration risk, though annual budget figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CITY OF WELINGTON, KS

Legal name

City of Wellington, Kansas

Website

https://cityofwellington.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The City of Wellington, Kansas is a municipal government founded in 1871 that provides utilities, public safety, recreation, airport, and administrative services to approximately 7,715 residents across 8.19 square miles as the largest community and county seat in Sumner County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Utilities (22), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Police Protection (922120), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• Public safety
• Building permits
• Recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services: Revenue from electric distribution, electric production, water distribution, water production, wastewater treatment, and sanitation services provided to residents and businesses.
2. Municipal Sales Tax: Sales tax administered by Health Care Authority, authorized April 1, 2015, ending April 1, 2025, for health care services and debt.
3. Licenses and Permits: Revenue from building permits, contractor licenses (electrical, mechanical, plumbing), cereal malt beverage licenses, dog licenses, drinking establishment licenses, occupational licenses, pest control licenses, mobile home park licenses, and fireworks sales licenses.
4. Municipal Airport Operations: Revenue from Wellington Municipal Airport operations, located north of city on US-81 with 5,200 feet runway.
5. Recreation Services: Revenue from Municipal Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Lake Recreation Area, and other recreational facilities.
6. Municipal Court Fines: Revenue from municipal court operations and fines.
7. Cemetery Services: Revenue from cemetery lot sales and records management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Wellington operates as a municipal government providing public utilities (electric distribution and production, water distribution and production, wastewater treatment, and sanitation/trash collection), public safety (Police and Fire/EMS with ISO 3 rating covering 442 square miles), permitting and code enforcement (adopted 2015 I-Codes and 2014 NEC), recreation facilities (aquatic center, municipal golf course, parks, lake recreation area, disc golf, skate park, fitness center), municipal airport operations, public transit (WALT), and municipal court services to residents and businesses of Wellington, Kansas and surrounding Sumner County.

Product overview

The City of Wellington, Kansas operates a comprehensive municipal government providing public services through a cloud-based digital platform. The city's technology offerings center on citizen-facing online portals including the Online Permit Portal (cloud-based software for permit applications, inspections, and document management), Utility Billing/Online Payments system, Ambulance Payment Portal, E-Notifications subscription service, and Document Center. These digital services complement core municipal operations including Fire/EMS (with ISO rating 3), Police with Community Crime Map, Public Utilities (electric, water, wastewater), Public Works, Building/Codes/Zoning, Wellington Area Local Transit (WALT), Municipal Airport (5,200 ft runway), Recreation Facilities (Aquatic Center, Parks, Golf Course), and Wellington Land Bank. The city uses the MunicipalCMS platform for its website infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Permit Portal A cloud-based software portal that provides contractors and citizens with tools to submit permit forms, manage applications, review permit status, request inspections, and upload documents and images. It offers two-way communication with built-in messaging connected to each user's account and automated email notifications.
• Utility Billing and Online Payments Online portal for residents to view and pay utility bills, offering various payment options including the Average Monthly Payment (AMP) plan for budgeting convenience.
• Ambulance Payment Portal Online portal for Fire/EMS ambulance service payment processing for residents of Wellington and surrounding Sumner County communities.
• Fire/EMS Services Professional fire suppression, emergency medical services (Type 1-Advanced Life Support), hazardous materials management, technical rescue, and swift water rescue services covering the City of Wellington, two Sumner County fire districts, and 26 miles of Kansas Turnpike/I-35. Department carries an ISO 3 rating.
• Public Utilities Services Municipal services including electric distribution and production, water distribution and production, and wastewater treatment provided to city residents and businesses.
• Building/Codes/Zoning Services Permitting, contractor licensing, code compliance, and building inspections for both residential and commercial construction. The city has adopted the 2015 I-Codes and 2014 NEC.
• Community Crime Map Online interactive map tool provided by the Police Department for community members to view crime data and statistics in the Wellington area.
• Wellington Area Local Transit (WALT) Public transportation service for the Wellington area, providing transit options for residents and visitors.
• Municipal Golf Course Municipal golf course offering a challenging game of links on an excellent course for residents and visitors.
• Recreation Facilities Various recreational facilities including Aquatic Center, Parks, Lake Recreation Area, Municipal Golf Course, Disc Golf Course, Skate Park, and Fitness Center through Wellington Recreation Commission.
• Wellington Land Bank Program for managing and revitalizing properties in the city, providing information on available properties and operating policies.
• Wellington Municipal Airport Municipal airport located north of the city on US-81, providing a 5,200 feet runway for smaller airplanes and private jets.
• E-Notifications System Email notification service allowing residents to subscribe and receive updates on city news, agendas, and announcements.
• Document Center Online repository of city documents including budget reports, financial statements, strategic plans, and official forms.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO rating 3 for fire protection (structures within 5 miles of fire station and 1000 feet of hydrant)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cowley College - Sumner CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCowley College expanded from Cowley County to Wellington, opening Technology and Innovation Center in August 2018 and Short General Education Center in 2019. One area of concentration is machining tract to assist area aircraft parts manufacturing plants in recruiting and maintaining a trained workforce. Phase 1 of dormitory under construction in 2021, expected to open Fall 2022.
• Ascension Via ChristicoreOthersAscension Via Christi provides Emergency Department services in Wellington. Ascension Medical Group Via Christi has a healthcare provider clinic in the city. City Health Care Authority maintains oversight and sales tax funding for facility at 1323 N. A Street.
• Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for economic development, tourism promotion, and community development. Jointly sponsored Wellington Flag Project for city's sesquicentennial celebration.
• Wellington Area Local Transit (WALT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit service operated by Futures Unlimited, Inc. providing local transportation options for Wellington area residents.
• Wellington Public SchoolscoreOthersUnified School District No. 353 serves Wellington community. City collaborates on various community programs and facilities.
• Sumner County Economic Development CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership for Sumner County, supporting business growth and development initiatives in Wellington.
• South Central Kansas Economic Development DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development district supporting economic growth across south central Kansas region.
• Kansas Department of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency providing resources and support for business development in Wellington.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of El Dorado, Kansas: Kansas county-seat city of comparable scale, providing municipal utilities, public safety, and recreation services — directly comparable as a small Kansas municipal operator.
• City of Derby, Kansas: Kansas city near Wichita with municipal services including utilities and recreation; similar governance and service-mix structure to Wellington.
• City of Winfield, Kansas: Neighboring Kansas county-seat city in the Cowley/Sumner region with comparable municipal utility services, public-safety footprint, and population scale — a directly comparable peer.
• City of Coffeyville, Kansas: Southeast Kansas municipal government with comparable population scale and full municipal service portfolio including utilities — directly comparable peer.
• City of Arkansas City, Kansas: Kansas municipal government of similar size and South Central Kansas geography, also operating municipal utilities and public-safety services — the closest demographic and operational peer in the region.
• City of McPherson, Kansas: Kansas city of similar size operating municipal utilities, recreation, and public-safety services; comparable rural-Kansas municipal operator profile.
• City of Newton, Kansas: Kansas city with railroad heritage and similar population scale, operating municipal utilities and full public-safety/recreation service portfolio — strong structural peer.
• City of Haysville, Kansas: Kansas municipality in the greater Wichita metro offering municipal services at a similar scale — comparable as a same-state, similar-size municipal operator.
• City of Independence, Kansas: Kansas municipal government of comparable scale and rural-Kansas service profile, operating utilities and public-safety/recreation services — directly comparable peer.
• City of Chanute, Kansas: Kansas city of similar size operating municipal utilities (notably a city-owned electric utility), airport, and public-safety services — closely comparable on utility ownership profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Wellington_KS
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityOfWellingtonKS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-welington-ks

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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