c.
In 2022, the city constructed a 3,800 square foot storage building at the Public Works Yard. The building provides much needed vehicle and equipment storage space, primarily for the Leisure Services Department.
7.
Maintain a high quality vehicle fleet and the capital equipment needed to deliver top quality services to the community.
a.
Each year through the budget process and development of the annual capital improvement and equipment replacement program, city staff identifies vehicles and equipment in need of replacement. Year after year, the city provides the financial resources needed to make the necessary purchases.
8.
Seek grants and other sources of revenue from outside agencies and organizations that can be utilized to help maintain top quality municipal services, facilities and infrastructure within the City of Oakwood.
a.
Staff routinely seek grant dollars to assist with construction projects and equipment purchases. Recent awards include $762,000 on the Shroyer Road Safety Improvement Project; $72,000 to assist in expenses on the Yard Debris and Recycling Drop-off Facility; and $15,000 to purchase a LUCAS Device, an automated CPR machine.
NEW OBJECTIVES:
1.
Develop a long-term plan for the maintenance and improvement of aging infrastructure systems within Oakwood including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and roadways.
a.
Over the years, the city has completed numerous capital improvement projects to upgrade and/or replace aging infrastructure. This includes all portions of the public infrastructure. Planning for the capital improvements begins at the staff level and also involves the citizen budget committee, with the annual capital improvement program being approved by city council.
b.
The water system hydraulic model built in 2022 will provide an important tool in developing a long-term plan for water system capital improvements. The city is beginning work on developing a multi-year plan for upgrading portions of the traffic signal system. In 2020, the city purchased a new Vactor truck, a critically important piece of equipment needed to maintain the underground water, sanitary sewer and storm water collection systems.
2.
Promote Wright Memorial Library as an important resource for the community. Work with the Library Board and Oakwood City Schools to resolve Library space needs and other issues as needed.
a.
City staff works with Wright Library staff regularly to assist with projects. The library recently completed a $5 million building improvement project. The project involved construction of additional on-street parking along Aberdeen Ave.
3.
Work with The Oakwood Historical Society to improve and enhance the Long-Romspert Homestead as a focal point for local historical materials.
a.
The city regularly supports The Oakwood Historical Society (TOHS) where appropriate. The city created a space in the basement of the city building for exclusive use by TOHS for safe and secure storage of historical records and other Oakwood archives.