Marceline Missouri

What Marceline Missouri does

Marceline Missouri, legally the City of Marceline, Missouri, is a public municipal entity organized through a City Council and City Manager's Office. It provides electricity, water, wastewater, trash collection, police, fire, street maintenance, parks and recreation, cemetery services, permits and licenses, community facilities, online utility and tax payment services, and economic-development services through city departments and contracted providers.\n\nUtility operations include three electric substations—Chicago, Longbranch, and Runway—rated at 9.375 MVA each, with 8 megawatts of total backup generation.\n\nThe city serves a 2020 census population of 2,123 across 3.5 square miles spanning Linn and Chariton counties in North Central Missouri. Residents are the primary served segment, and the disclosed operating model combines property and sales taxes with recurring utility fees rather than commercial revenue; no annual budget amount is provided in the supplied data.

Name

Marceline Missouri

Legal name

City of Marceline, Missouri

Website

https://marcelinemo.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Marceline, Missouri provides municipal utilities, public safety, roads, parks, permits, and economic-development services to residents and local businesses through a council-manager government and contracted and digital service channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (22), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric Services (4911), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Public safety services
• Economic development programs
• Community facilities management
• Government permits licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marceline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property and Sales Taxes: Traditional municipal revenue sources from property taxes and sales taxes collected within city limits
2. Utility Services Revenue: Revenue from water, electric, and wastewater services provided to residents and businesses. Utility rates include water charges (base + per 1000 gallons), wastewater charges, and electric base rates with energy charges
3. Permits and Licenses: Fees collected for building permits, occupational licenses, ATV/UTV/golf cart permits, yard sale permits, dog tags, and other municipal licenses
4. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from Walsworth Community Center (conference room $50/day, multipurpose room $250/day or $500/weekend) and other municipal facilities
5. Business Improvement Grants Administration: IDA administers 50/50 matching grant program for downtown business facade improvements, $10,000 available per grant cycle

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Marceline, Missouri is a municipal government entity providing essential public services to approximately 2,123 residents and local businesses. Core offerings include utility services (electric, water, wastewater, trash collection), public safety (police and fire departments), infrastructure maintenance (street/snow removal across 70+ lane miles), parks and recreation, building permits and occupational licensing, and community facility rentals. The city supports economic development through its Industrial Development Authority offering grants and industrial park sites.

Product overview

Marceline Missouri operates as a third-class city under a Council-Manager form of government, providing essential municipal services to its approximately 2,123 residents. The city's offerings consist of core utility services (electric, water, sewer, trash collection), public safety (police and fire departments), infrastructure maintenance (street department, snow removal), and community facilities (municipal pool, parks, Walsworth Community Center, cemetery). The city also provides digital services including online utility payments through Tyler Technologies and email news release distribution. Economic development is supported through the Industrial Development Authority, which administers business improvement grant programs and manages industrial park properties. The portfolio functions as a unified municipal government service delivery system rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Services Municipal electricity distribution providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within Marceline. Operates three substations (Chicago, Longbranch, Runway) each rated at 9.375MVA with 8MW total backup generation. Electric rates effective January 2026: Residential Base $27.88, Commercial Base $34.32, Industrial Base $60.20. Designed for residents and businesses in the city service area.
• Water Utility Services Municipal water treatment and distribution services with annual flushing programs including switch from chloramines to chlorine maintenance. Water rates effective January 2026: First 1,000 gallons $29.28; Over 1,000 gallons $13.79 per 1,000 gallons. Serves all residential and commercial water customers within Marceline.
• Wastewater/Sewer Services Municipal wastewater collection and treatment services for the community. Wastewater rates effective January 2026: Base $20.03; Volume $8.59 per 1,000 gallons based on water usage. Serves all residential and commercial wastewater customers within Marceline.
• Police Department Services Municipal law enforcement services including patrol, emergency response, and community protection for Marceline residents and businesses.
• Fire Department Services Municipal fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services for Marceline residents and businesses.
• Street Maintenance and Snow Removal Street maintenance, snow removal, and infrastructure management services covering over 70 lane miles of roadway for the City of Marceline.
• Trash and Refuse Collection Municipal trash collection service provided through a 5-year contract with RTS Waste Services at $12.00/month fixed rate. Includes curbside collection on Tuesdays using 95-gallon carts, bulk item pickup on first Tuesday of month, and centralized recycling site access. Available to all residential customers in Marceline.
• Building and Demolition Permits Building permits and demolition permits issued by the City for construction and demolition projects within Marceline city limits. Targeted at property owners, contractors, and developers.
• Occupational Licenses Occupational licenses issued by the City for businesses operating within Marceline. Required for local businesses to legally operate.
• ATV/UTV/Golf Cart Permits Permits for operating ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts within city limits. Available to Marceline residents.
• Walsworth Community Center Rentals Community center venue rental offering a multipurpose room (108' x 82') for events, sports, and gatherings, plus conference room facilities. Conference room: $50/day plus $150 damage deposit. Multipurpose room: $250/day or $500/weekend plus $150 damage deposit. Optional banquet tables: $200 flat fee. Available to residents, businesses, and event organizers.
• Municipal Swimming Pool Public swimming facility operated by the city, including the Walt Disney Swimming Pool, available for recreational use by Marceline residents and visitors during the operating season.
• Parks and Recreation Services Park maintenance and recreational programs including Ripley Park and Walt Disney Park, with various amenities and capital improvements (e.g., $237,484 LWCF-funded park improvements project). Available to Marceline residents and visitors.
• Mt. Olivet Cemetery City-operated cemetery with groundskeeping and maintenance services governed by specific policies. Available to Marceline residents for burial services.
• Online Utility Payment System Online platform for residents to view and pay utility bills and tax accounts, powered by Tyler Technologies with credit card processing via Open Edge/Global Payments. Available 24/7 with processing fees of $0.83 tech fee for utilities and 2.5% for non-utility transactions.
• Industrial Development Authority Services Business development support, grant program administration, and industrial park management through the Marceline Industrial Development Authority (IDA). Includes 50/50 matching Business Improvement Grants up to $10,000 per cycle for downtown business facade improvements, and industrial park sites at North Industrial Park at $5,000/acre. Targeted at existing businesses and prospective employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• SAIFI (Avg. Outages per System): <17%; CAIFI: <12%; SAIDI: <1%; CAIDI: <1% - Electric system performance metrics showing reliable power delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bartlett & WestcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 December 2023Engineering firm from Jefferson City contracted to assist in lead service line inventory as required by EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Primarily funded through MoDNR grant funds.
• Missouri Governor Mike ParsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2022Governor attended ribbon cutting ceremony for CoffeeTree Group Technical Operations Center, demonstrating state-level support for local economic development initiatives.
• CoffeeTree GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2021Professional Technology Services company opening Technical Operations Center at 121 N. Main Street in Downtown Marceline. Projected to employ 50+ workers with $10 million annual revenues. CoffeeTree Group invested over $200,000 in building rehabilitation. City and IDA collaborated on site selection and economic development support.
• Missouri Department of Natural ResourcescoreOthers · 1 October 2021Administers LWCF (Land and Water Conservation Fund) grant program under National Park Service. Awarded $118,740 (49.76%) of $237,484 total project cost for Ripley Park and Walt Disney Park improvements.
• Missouri Department of ConservationcoreOthers · 1 October 2021Provides Community Assistance Program (CAP) grant for New Reservoir improvements. 75% of $315,000 estimated project cost ($236,250) covered by MDC grant, 25% city share primarily labor costs.
• Alpha Nu Beta, Marceline Recreation and Park Board, Marceline Fire Department, White Tails Unlimited, Marceline Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Five local organizations collectively donating $40,000 toward LWCF park improvement project match requirement. Demonstrates strong community support for public infrastructure projects.
• RTS Waste Services, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 20215-year exclusive contract for residential trash collection at $12/month. Provides curbside collection using 95-gallon carts, bulk item pickup on first Tuesday of month, and centralized recycling site at former St. Francis Hospital location.
• Tyler TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2020Provides online payment processing platform for utility billing and tax payments at municipalonlinepayments.com/marcelinemo. Enables 24/7 self-service payment options for residents.
• Open Edge (Global Payments)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2020Credit card processing services for online utility payments and other municipal transactions. Processing fees: $0.83 tech fee for utilities, 2.5% for non-utility transactions.
• Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentcoreOthers · 1 January 2017State agency that collaborated with City officials, Linn County Commissioners, and IDA to bring CoffeeTree Group to Marceline. Assisted with project site selection and economic development support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Chillicothe, Missouri: Livingston County seat in North Central Missouri operating municipal utilities and providing similar public safety, street, and parks services. Comparable Council-Manager municipal structure.
• City of Bethany, Missouri: Harrison County seat in North Central Missouri with municipal water, sewer, and electric operations matching Marceline's utility service portfolio at a comparable scale.
• City of Moberly, Missouri: Randolph County seat operating similar municipal electric, water, and sewer utilities with an Industrial Development Authority for economic development. Comparable population and service mix in the same region.
• City of Milan, Missouri: Sullivan County seat providing similar municipal services in North Central Missouri. Comparable population, utility rate structure, and rural economic development profile.
• City of Kirksville, Missouri: Adair County seat providing municipal utilities, public safety, and community services in the same North Central Missouri region. Similar Council-Manager governance structure.
• City of Trenton, Missouri: Grundy County seat with municipal electric, water, and sewer utilities serving a similar small-town population. Operates an active economic development function akin to Marceline's IDA.
• City of Brookfield, Missouri: Linn County seat and adjacent municipality in North Central Missouri with comparable population scale, similar utility and public service offerings, and overlapping service territory. Functions as the most direct analog to Marceline.
• City of Salisbury, Missouri: Chariton County seat located in the same county as part of Marceline, offering similar municipal services at a comparable small-town scale. Strongest geographic peer.
• City of Macon, Missouri: Macon County seat in North Central Missouri with similar small-city profile, municipal electric and water utilities, and comparable rural economic development approach. Highly comparable in scale and services.
• City of Carrollton, Missouri: Carroll County seat operating comparable municipal utilities and serving a small rural population in North Central Missouri. Similar economic development positioning and limited tax base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarcelineCity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marceline-city-of

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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