Our Mission

Serving a community of diverse neighborhoods, the employees of Olmsted Township will perform in a coordinated, collaborative, ethical and fiscally responsible manner to provide greater access to services, encourage a vibrant quality of life and create a sense of confidence and connection among residents and themselves.

Bid for Residential Waste Collection and Recycling Services

Bid Documents can be obtained from the Olmsted Township Service Department, located at 7924 Fitch Rd., during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Olmsted Township, OH 44138 or click here.

JEDD Posting

The Olmsted Township Board of Trustees is searching for an Olmsted Township Resident to serve on the JEDD (Joint Economic Development District) Board as the Chair for a four-year term beginning in September 2018.
This individual should have knowledge and experience in economic development, land use and acquisition, Olmsted Township building and zoning codes, finance and contracts. 

Candidates with a knowledge of JEDD’s and an interest in working collaboratively to develop solutions with the various stakeholders including Cuyahoga County, North Olmsted, Olmsted Township and Olmsted Falls are highly desirable.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest by August 30, 2018 to:

Jboyer@olmstedtownship.org                                                                            Olmsted Township Board of Trustees
Olmsted Township
26910 Cook Road
Olmsted Township, OH 44138

Your letter of interest should state why you would be a good candidate for this position and how you can contribute to the development of the JEDD.

Fire Hydrant Testing & Maintenance

Olmsted Township Fire Department is in the process of checking all of our community Fire Hydrants.  The firefighters will be testing hydrants until approximately August 1.  Please run your water until clear.

www.olmstedtownship.org/fire

June is National Safety Month

Click on the link for Summer Safety Tips for more information.

Summer Safety
Tick Control

Seeking Zoning Commission Alternate Member

Olmsted Township is currently accepting applications to fill two open Alternate Member positions on the Olmsted Township Zoning Commission.  Members of this Commission hear and rule on requests for changes in zoning and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees in this regard.  They provide the voice of the community and are governed by the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 519.  The Commission meets once each month.

Interested residents of Olmsted Township must submit a letter of interest and resume and email, hserrano@olmstedtownship.org or by mail, Olmsted Township, 26900 Cook Road, Olmsted Township, OH  44138.  You may also drop off your application at the Township Building Department, 26908 Cook Road (in the First Federal of Lakewood Plaza) between 8:00 am and 2:00pm.  For more information call, (440) 235-4225.

Olmsted Township is the Second Safest Town

The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Olmsted Township as the Second Safest Town in Ohio.  This is a testament to our community and those that travel to and through Olmsted Township. For more information.

Cuyahoga Greenways Survey

Cuyahoga Greenways is a joint effort between County Planning, Cleveland Metroparks, and NOACA to build an interconnected system of greenways and trails that link neighborhoods, parks, and public transportation, and create a comprehensive countywide active transportation network.  Please tell us about your routes and travel preferences by completing our public survey.

 

ReadyCuyahoga

Cuyahoga County provides various types of support to public safety professionals and the general public. These initiatives are administered by the County’s Department of Public Safety and Justice Services and come in the form of project management, grant funding, equipment and direct service provision across the disciplines of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency management, and crime-victim advocacy.

ReadyCuyahoga is a comprehensive preparedness program comprised of several different initiatives that can assist communities, businesses, and the public in preparing for disasters or emergencies, and includes:

ReadyNotify – a mass notification system used by Cuyahoga County and participating communities to issue emergency and non-emergency notifications to the public. Target audience: citizens and municipalities.

ReadyCertify – a voluntary emergency management certification program for Cuyahoga County communities and organizations that assists participating organizations in increasing preparedness by implementing specific organizational, operational, training, and planning actions. Target audience: municipalities, universities, non-profit organizations and regional governmental organizations.

ReadySchools – a school emergency planning program that assists local school districts and individual schools in the development of effective school emergency plans. Target audience: school districts and private schools.

ReadyCOOP – a program that provides all types of organizations with the necessary training and resources to create and maintain effective Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). Target audience: local businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities.

ReadyEx – an exercise program designed to strengthen the emergency preparedness and resilience of target audiences within the county. The goals of this program are to efficiently assist groups with satisfying mandatory exercise requirements, promote the value of conducting table-top exercises (TTXs) to non-required groups, and provide resources that are flexible, relevant, and accessible for use by any organization. Target audience: schools, long-term care facilities, community officials and general businesses.

For more information on any of the Cuyahoga County Division of Emergency Management’s ReadyCuyahoga programs, contact Mark Christie, Emergency Management Manager at (216) 443-5700. You can also follow the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management on Twitter @CuyahogaOEM.

The Olmsted Township 2017 Annual Financial Report is complete and has been filed with the Auditor of State.  The report is available at the office of the Fiscal Officer.