Goodland, City Of

What Goodland, City Of does

The City of Goodland, Kansas is a municipal government entity located in Sherman County, Kansas, branded as 'The Topside of Kansas' and serving approximately 4,500 residents. It operates as a commission-manager government with a Mayor (Jason Showalter as of 2026), Vice-Mayor, and City Commission overseeing eleven functional departments: Administration, City Clerk & Utility Billing, Police Department, Municipal Court, Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, Electric Department, Parks & Recreation (including Steever Water Park), Street & Alley, Water & Waste Water Department, Information Technology Department, and the High Plains Museum.

The city's service delivery is built on municipal infrastructure including water treatment and distribution (reporting weekly water usage of approximately 9.79 million gallons), wastewater management, municipal electric distribution, public safety operations, and a building inspection and permitting function. Digital service infrastructure includes a FrontDesk-powered online utility bill pay portal, live streaming of commission meetings, downloadable employment applications, and an email newsletter/mailing list system accessible via the goodlandks.gov website. The Information Technology Department supports these digital channels and internal operations.

Revenue is generated through four streams: property taxes (with active resolutions 2026-13 and 2026-14 addressing revenue neutral rate exceedance), recurring utility billing for water/wastewater/electric (bills due the 15th of each month with disconnects after 10 days), municipal court fines and fees, and one-time building permits and inspection fees. The city coordinates with Sherman County government entities, the National Weather Service, USD 352, and Fort Hays Tech North West for shared services, public safety, emergency alerts, and workforce development.

Name

Goodland, City Of

Legal name

City of Goodland, Kansas

Website

https://cityofgoodland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Goodland, Kansas is a municipal government in Sherman County serving approximately 4,500 residents through eleven departments, providing utilities (water, wastewater, electric), public safety, building inspection, parks, and municipal court services, funded by property taxes, utility billing, court fees, and permit revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Municipal utility billing
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Goodland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes levied by the city, including resolutions regarding property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate.
2. Utility Billing Revenue: Revenue from water, wastewater, electric, and other utility services provided to residents and businesses. Bills due on the 15th of each month.
3. Municipal Court Fines and Fees: Revenue from municipal court operations including fines and fees.
4. Building Permits and Inspection Fees: Fees collected for building permits, inspections, and code enforcement services.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The City of Goodland, Kansas provides essential municipal services to its residents and businesses through dedicated departments covering utility distribution (water, wastewater, electric), public safety (police, municipal court), building inspection and code enforcement, street and alley maintenance, parks and recreation (including Steever Water Park), the High Plains Museum, and general city administration. Digital service channels include an online bill-payment portal powered by FrontDesk, utility account management, and live streaming of City Commission meetings.

Product overview

The City of Goodland, Kansas provides a comprehensive suite of municipal government services through its website and departments. The city operates as a collection of interconnected service divisions rather than a unified software product, including utility management (water, wastewater, electric), public safety (police, municipal court), infrastructure (streets, building inspection), and community services (parks, recreation, museum). Digital service offerings include online utility bill payment through a third-party payment processor, FrontDesk account management for residents, live streaming of commission meetings, and downloadable employment application forms. The city operates under a commission-manager governance structure with multiple advisory boards overseeing various civic functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Billing & Account Management Service for managing resident and business utility accounts including water, wastewater, and electric billing, with new customer signup and FrontDesk account creation for the City of Goodland.
• Online Bill Pay Digital payment platform allowing Goodland residents and businesses to pay utility bills online through a third-party FrontDesk-powered payment processor.
• Police Department Services Law enforcement services for Goodland residents including emergency response, investigations, victim and witness support, and community policing programs.
• Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Permitting, inspections, and code compliance services for construction and property maintenance in Goodland, including permit applications, fee schedules, and FAQs.
• Electric Department Services Municipal electricity distribution and management services provided by the City of Goodland Electric Department to local residents and businesses.
• Water and Wastewater Department Services Water treatment, distribution, and wastewater management services for Goodland, including water usage monitoring and lead/copper information.
• Parks and Recreation Services City parks maintenance, recreational programs, and facilities including Steever Water Park seasonal operations, provided by the City of Goodland Parks & Recreation Department.
• High Plains Museum Historical museum operated by the City of Goodland showcasing local and regional history of the Goodland area, with associated news and exhibits.
• Municipal Court Services City court handling local ordinance violations, traffic violations, and other municipal legal matters for the City of Goodland.
• Street and Alley Department Services Street infrastructure maintenance including damage reporting, street sign repairs, and emergency route management, provided by the City of Goodland Street & Alley Department.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sherman County Community DevelopmentminorOthersCommunity linkage partnership with Sherman County for regional development coordination and shared community resources.
• Sherman County, KSminorOthersCounty-level government coordination with Sherman County for shared services and community development.
• Sherman County SheriffminorOthersLaw enforcement coordination between city police and county sheriff's department.
• Sherman County Health DepartmentminorOthersPublic health services coordination with the county health department.
• National Weather Service, Goodland, KSminorOthersWeather monitoring and emergency alert coordination with NWS for severe weather warnings.
• USD 352minorOthersPartnership with the local school district (Unified School District 352) for education services.
• Fort Hays Tech North WestminorOthersPartnership with Fort Hays Tech North West (NWKTC) for technical education and workforce development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Norton, Kansas: North-Central Kansas county seat of comparable population, providing a similar mix of municipal utilities, public safety, and parks/recreation services to Goodland's residents and businesses.
• City of Colby, Kansas: County seat (Thomas County) of similar size in NW Kansas, operating water/wastewater, electric, police, municipal court, and parks departments under a commission governance model — virtually the same service portfolio and population band as Goodland.
• City of Oberlin, Kansas: Decatur County seat with similar small-town population and utility-plus-public-safety service structure, operating under a city council governance model comparable to Goodland's commission.
• City of Hill City, Kansas: Graham County seat, comparable small Kansas city managing water/sewer utilities, police, streets, and parks for a rural-population base of similar scale to Goodland.
• City of Hoxie, Kansas: Sheridan County seat, small NW-Kansas municipality providing the same utility, public-safety, and public-works service array as Goodland under a similar commission governance framework.
• City of Oakley, Kansas: Logan County seat, small NW-Kansas municipality offering water, sewer, electric, police, and parks services — directly comparable to Goodland in scale and service breadth.
• City of Tribune, Kansas: Greeley County seat, small western-Kansas city delivering municipal utilities, public safety, and community services comparable in scope and scale to Goodland's operations.
• City of St. Francis, Kansas: Cheyenne County seat in NW Kansas, similar in population and operating the same core municipal services (water, wastewater, electric, police, parks, street maintenance) as Goodland.
• City of Sharon Springs, Kansas: Wallace County seat, small western-Kansas county seat municipality with utility, police, and streets functions directly comparable to Goodland's service portfolio.
• City of Atwood, Kansas: Rawlins County seat, another small Kansas county seat running municipal utilities, public works, and public-safety departments analogous to those operated by Goodland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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