a.
The city of Oakwood has a Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAP). Also known as "Drinking Water Source Protection" and "Wellhead Protection," Ohio's SWAP Program assists communities with protecting their sources of drinking water (streams, lakes and aquifers) from contamination. Oakwood’s SWAP is fully endorsed by the Ohio EPA. Oakwood operates the public water system in full compliance with all US and Ohio EPA regulations and requirements.
4.
Provide adequate water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems throughout the community.
a.
The city continues to operate and maintain its public water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems and makes improvements to the systems on a continuous basis as needed.
b.
In 2004, the city replaced all of the water meters throughout the community and established an automated, radio-read meter reading system.
c.
In 2022, the city is building an engineering hydraulics model of the water production and distribution system. The model will be used to analyze the water system and develop long range plans for capital improvements.
5.
Maintain a high level of refuse collection service within Oakwood and continue to promote and encourage recycling.
a.
Oakwood continues to provide a comprehensive city-wide refuse collection and recycling program though the Public Works Department. The program includes weekly backdoor collection of household trash and co-mingled recyclables; special pickups; monthly self-dumping at the Public Works Yard; and dumpster service for yard debris, furniture and other household and construction debris. Additionally, the city works with the Oakwood Rotary Club to provide backdoor hazardous waste collection four times annually. In 2021, the city opened a new yard debris and recycling drop-off facility at the entrance to the Public Works Yard. The facility is available 24/7 for drop-off of green waste, co-mingled recyclables and cardboard. About 20% of the cost of the facility was paid through a grant from the Montgomery County Solid Waste District. The city also partners with Green Oakwood, a citizen driven organization, on a Styrofoam and string light recycling program.
6.
Provide adequate sites and facilities for all City departments and services. Ensure that sites and facilities are attractive and that they complement the neighborhoods in which they are located. Undertake maintenance, expansion and replacement programs as necessary.
a.
The city completed construction of the new J.D. Foell Public Works Center in 2000, and the new Oakwood City/Safety Building in 2004, both of which have been improved periodically as needed for city operations. These are the two primary facilities from which Oakwood public services are delivered and will serve the needs of the community well for decades.
b.
Over the years, the city has completed numerous building and grounds improvement projects at the Oakwood Community Center and at Smith Gardens. In 2006, the city purchased the Old River Fields from NCR Corporation. This acquisition allowed the city to create the Old River Sports Complex and, in cooperation with the Oakwood Schools, Lane Stadium.