Regional Co-operative Endeavors

Oakwood has a rich history of participating in various regional efforts. A primary purpose behind our active participation is the realization of cost savings and operating efficiencies that come from working cooperatively.

The Miami Valley Technology and Communications Group (MVTCG, previously known as MVCC) is a cooperative venture established as a Council of Governments to support activities that affect the communities of Centerville, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton. This collaborative is funded by cable franchise fees. Cable franchise fees paid by Oakwood residents are committed to the MVTCG.

The City of Oakwood contributes money to the

  • The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) is the area's primary planning organization for transportation and water resource issues. This is a multi-county organization that touches most municipalities in the six county Miami Valley area.
  • The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management assumes responsibility for the coordination of responses to disasters that may occur within Montgomery County. It is also the umbrella agency for the Regional Hazardous Materials Team.
  • The Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab is the area's forensic crime facility supported by Montgomery County and several of the incorporated areas. Beginning January 1, 2016, Oakwood began using the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) lab for most of the forensic work, in lieu of the Miami Valley Crime Lab. The Oakwood Safety Department may periodically use the Miami Valley Crime Lab for certain cases.
  • The Haz Mat (Hazardous Materials) Response Team is a regional task force comprised of regional fire department personnel who are specifically trained in the proper method of containing and neutralizing a chemical or hazardous materials disaster.
  • The Bureau of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse supports the Regional Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center and receives a subsidy of ten percent of liquor permit fees received by the city.
  • The Tactical Crime Suppression Unit (TCSU) is a cooperative group consisting of representatives from member cities of Miami Valley Communications Council. TCSU investigates crimes that cross
  • The Montgomery County Public Defender Commission provides legal counsel to indigent persons charged with violating the city's municipal ordinances.
  • The Ombudsman Program acts as a citizen's advocate in areas of consumer complaints.
  • The Miami Valley USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Task Force consists of regional fire department personnel who are specially trained to respond to incidents that would overwhelm a local department.
  • The Fire/EMS Alliance is a venture supported by the Montgomery County Mayors and Managers Association. It is designed to bring cost efficiencies to the fire/EMS service through regional cooperation.
  • The First Suburbs Consortium was established in 2005 to address issues concerning first ring suburb communities.
  • The Dayton Development Coalition is an organization charged with promoting the Miami Valley area to private business and industry.
  • BusinessFirst! is an organization focused on economic development across 12 counties in Western Ohio, centered in Dayton.
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