• Other governmental and quasi-governmental organizations, such as the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, the City of Dayton, and the City of Kettering.
• Local institutions, such as the various churches and religious organizations within Oakwood, and the University of Dayton.
• The Kettering Moraine Oakwood Chamber of Commerce, which plays an important role in marketing and promoting the community, and in organizing improvement efforts within the various commercial and business areas.
• Local banks and financial institutions, which can provide assistance in upgrading existing properties and facilitating desirable new development.
• Builders and developers, who should be encouraged to undertake improvements and new construction that conform to the Plan and enhance the overall quality and character of the community.
• The Oakwood community. All residents and neighborhood groups should be encouraged to participate in the on-going planning process, and all should be given the opportunity to voice their opinions on improvement and development decisions within the community.

Capital Improvements Program

The City of Oakwood should continue with its an annual Capital Improvements Program. The Capital Improvements Program lists public projects to be undertaken over the next five-year period and also estimates the budget for each project. Funding for the program is derived from City funds as well as state and federal funds. The Capital Improvements Program anticipates, identifies and prioritizes projects so that they can be incorporated into the City’s operating budget. This program has been successful and is cited by citizens as an effective program to meet the community’s needs.

The Capital Improvement Program is reviewed and adjusted on a yearly basis. Because of its age, greater attention should be directed on evaluating the condition of the public water and sewer systems and planning for needed capital improvements. It is recommended that the entire Capital Improvements Program be continued and expanded as funding and City resources will allow.

Prepare an Implementation Action Agenda

The City should prepare an implementation “action agenda” which highlights the improvement and development projects and activities to be undertaken during the next few years. For example, the “action agenda” should consist of:

1. A detailed description of the projects and activities to be undertaken.
2. The priority of each project or activity.
3. An indication of the public and private sector responsibilities for initiating and participating in each activity.
4. A suggestion of the funding sources and assistance programs that might potentially be available for implementing each project or activity.

In order to remain current, the “action agenda” should be updated once a year. The City should consider retaining the Comprehensive Planning Committee to assist with developing the “action agenda” and to review progress made each year in addressing the goals and objectives outlined in the Plan.