Moorhead

What Moorhead does

Moorhead is a municipal government entity (City of Moorhead, Minnesota) operating under Minnesota state law and the jurisdiction of Clay County. It is governed by an elected mayor and city council with administrative operations managed by a city manager. The city provides the full range of municipal services to its residents and businesses organized around six core service divisions: Property Services (utilities, wastewater/stormwater, trash and recycling, housing, animal services, code enforcement, floodplain information), Parks & Recreation (programs, facilities, pools, golf, Hjemkomst Center, The LOOP public library, seniors services), Emergency Services (police, fire, emergency alerts, flood safety), Streets & Transit (airport, parking, snow removal, street maintenance, transit), Business & Development (licenses, permits, planning/zoning, Spark Center for Entrepreneurship, downtown development), and Government Services (council, budget/finance, elections, public data requests). Notable specialized programs include the R-HOME rental education program, Prescription Drug Disposal, Vacation House Checks, and National Biosolids Partnership-certified wastewater management (one of only 12 organizations selected across U.S. and Canada in 2011-12).

The city operates a multi-channel communication and service delivery infrastructure including an official website (moorheadmn.gov), Facebook, Instagram, a voluntary eNotification email system, Everbridge-powered Cass Clay Alerts for emergencies, community events (Farmers Market, RiverArts, Citizens Government Academy), and an ArcGIS-based interactive mapping portal. Distribution is delivered directly through City Hall in-person services (M-F 8am-4:30pm at 403 Center Ave), online self-serve portals/forms, curbside collection routes, and 24/7 wastewater field services.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across six streams: property taxes (the primary revenue source, collected semi-annually in May and October through Clay County), state revenue sharing (funded by state sales, income, and gas taxes redistributed to cities), utility fees for water/sewer/stormwater/garbage (mandatory weekly garbage at $12.19/month for 48-gal or $21.43/month for 96-gal totes), a 0.5% local option sales tax approved November 8, 2022 and effective April 1, 2023 (bringing total combined sales tax to 7.875%, dedicated to The LOOP Community Center/Public Library project), licenses and permits, and state/federal grants. Moorhead has no private shareholders, no parent company, no venture capital ownership, and no investment vehicle for traditional PE/VC/M&A activity — this is a publicly-owned government entity.

Name

Moorhead

Legal name

City of Moorhead

Website

https://moorheadmn.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

City of Moorhead is a municipal government in Clay County, Minnesota providing utilities, waste management, public safety, parks/recreation, streets/transit, and economic development services to residents and local businesses. Funded by property taxes, state aid, utility fees, and a dedicated 0.5% local option sales tax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK), Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public utilities
• Waste management
• Parks and recreation
• Emergency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorhead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for city services including streets, police, fire, parks, and libraries. Collected semi-annually (May and October) through Clay County
2. State Revenue Sharing: Local government aid funded by state sales taxes, income taxes, and gas taxes redistributed to cities
3. Utility Fees: Water, sewer, stormwater, and garbage collection fees charged to residents and businesses
4. Sales Tax: 0.5% local option sales tax effective April 1, 2023 for new Community Center/Public Library (The LOOP), bringing total rate to 7.875%
5. Licenses and Permits: Business licenses, building permits, and various service fees
6. Grants: State and federal grants for specific purposes such as building improvements

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Moorhead, Minnesota is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within its corporate limits. Its core offerings include water and wastewater utilities, solid waste and recycling collection, stormwater management, public safety (police and fire), street and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation facilities, and community/housing development programs. Revenue is funded through a combination of utility fees, property-related charges, licenses/permits, and intergovernmental aid.

Product overview

Moorhead is the official website of the City of Moorhead, Minnesota, providing digital access to municipal services. The city's offerings are organized into six core service divisions: Property Services (housing, utilities, trash/recycling), Parks & Recreation (programs, facilities, library), Emergency Services (police, fire, emergency alerts), Streets & Transit (infrastructure, airport, transit), Business & Development (licenses, permits, economic development), and Government Services (council, budget, elections). Notable specialized programs include the R-HOME rental education program, Prescription Drug Disposal, Vacation House Checks, and wastewater/stormwater management. The city also operates major facilities including The LOOP public library and maintains digital services like interactive GIS mapping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Garbage Collection Curbside residential solid waste collection service provided to Moorhead households on a recurring schedule.
• Yard Waste Collection Seasonal curbside collection of yard waste materials (leaves, grass clippings, garden debris) for Moorhead residents.
• Brush Chipping Service On-request or scheduled chipping of branches and brush for Moorhead residents.
• Wastewater Treatment Collection and treatment of municipal wastewater for residential and commercial customers within the city.
• Stormwater Management Stormwater drainage and runoff management services billed to properties within the city.
• R-HOME Program City housing rehabilitation/repair assistance program for eligible property owners within Moorhead.
• Prescription Drug Disposal Program Public safety program offering safe disposal of unused prescription drugs for Moorhead residents.
• Vacation House Checks Police-conducted residential property checks for Moorhead residents who are away from home for extended periods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 wastewater emergency response
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• River KeeperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization established in 1990 to protect and preserve the integrity and natural environment of the Red River. City partners with River Keepers for stormwater public education programs including Storm Drain Marking volunteer program, Adopt-a-Pond program, and water quality protection initiatives.
• Clay CountycoreOthersCounty administers property tax system on behalf of the city. Collects property tax payments and distributes funds to city, county, school districts, townships, and special districts.
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)coreOthersState agency that regulates the city's stormwater discharge under the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program. City must obtain coverage from MPCA to discharge stormwater.
• Minnesota Department of RevenuecoreOthersState agency overseeing local option sales tax implementation and providing guidance on sales and use tax matters for the 0.5% local options sales tax.
• Minnesota Crime Prevention Association (MNCPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization that created the R-HOME (Rental-Home Owners and Managers Education) program providing uniform training on best management practices and Minnesota housing laws.
• Solid Waste Transfer StationminorOthersFacility at 3322 15 Ave N, Moorhead for garbage tote exchanges and waste transfer. Open M-F 8am-4pm.
• National Biosolids Partnership (NBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity participates in NBP Biosolids Management Program certification process designed to ensure continual improvement in environmental performance, regulatory compliance, quality management practices, and stakeholder relations. City was one of only 12 organizations selected in U.S. and Canada for 2011-12 NBP certification and training class.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Duluth: Duluth, MN is a Minnesota municipal peer of similar size operating the full stack of property services, utilities (water/wastewater/stormwater), solid waste, public safety, parks, and economic development programs. Comparable service portfolio and Minnesota-specific regulatory environment (levy limits, MPCA oversight) make it a strong domestic peer.
• City of Sioux Falls: Sioux Falls, SD is a comparable Upper Midwest municipal peer operating utilities, refuse collection, public works, public safety, parks/recreation, and economic development. Similar climate, demographics, and full-stack municipal service model make it a relevant comparable.
• City of Apple Valley: Apple Valley, MN is a comparable Minnesota municipal peer offering the same comprehensive service stack — utilities, refuse/recycling, public works, police, parks/recreation, and economic development. Same Minnesota levy limits and MPCA oversight make it a relevant domestic peer.
• City of Bismarck: Bismarck, ND is a comparable-sized Midwest capital city providing the full municipal service stack — water/wastewater, solid waste, public works, police/fire, parks, and economic development. Comparable demographics, weather patterns, and tax/funding structure make it a relevant Midwest peer.
• City of Fargo: The City of Fargo, ND is the most directly comparable peer — it is the sister city across the Red River, jointly operates the Fargo-Moorhead metro region, and provides the same broad mix of utilities, public works, public safety, and parks/recreation services to a similar-sized Midwest population. Operational coordination (e.g., metro transit, flood control) makes it the closest functional analog.
• City of Rochester: Rochester, MN is a Minnesota peer city of similar scale offering the full suite of municipal services including utilities, refuse/recycling, public works, public safety, parks/recreation, and economic development. Operates under the same Minnesota levy-limit and MPCA regulatory regimes as Moorhead.
• City of St. Cloud: St. Cloud, MN is a similarly sized Minnesota city delivering the same comprehensive municipal services — water/wastewater utilities, refuse collection, public works, police/fire, parks/recreation, and economic development. Same Minnesota regulatory framework and similar demographic profile make it highly comparable.
• City of Eagan: Eagan, MN is a comparable Minnesota city delivering a similar comprehensive mix of municipal services — utilities, refuse/recycling, public works, police, parks/recreation, and economic development. Same Minnesota regulatory environment and similar suburban Midwestern demographic profile.
• City of Grand Forks: Grand Forks, ND is a comparable Midwestern city of similar size, also located on the Red River, and delivers the same comprehensive municipal services including water/wastewater, refuse, public works, police/fire, and parks/recreation. Comparable demographic and economic profile makes it a strong functional peer.
• City of Mankato: Mankato, MN is a Minnesota peer city providing the same full municipal service portfolio — water/wastewater utilities, refuse, public works, public safety, parks/recreation, and economic development. Operates under the same Minnesota statutory and regulatory framework, making it functionally comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofmoorhead
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofmoorhead

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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