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.
Our Mission
Invitation to Bid
The Olmsted Township Board of Trustees is accepting sealed bids for its sale of the following parcel of vacant land: 7600 Block Stearns Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio 44138 (Parcel No. 264-15-025). The parcel is zoned in accordance with the Olmsted Township Zoning Resolution under the classification residential, and is offered AS IS.
Title is held by the Olmsted Township Land Reutilization Program, and the Board of Trustees will convey the parcel by warranty deed, without title commitment.
In order to be considered, bids must be received no later than May 25, 2022, at 7:00p.m. All bids must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes addressed to the Olmsted Township Board of Trustees, 7900 Fitch Road, Olmsted Township, Ohio 44138, and marked “Bid Enclosed: 7600 Block Stearns Road Property.” Bids will be publicly opened on May 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Questions and inquiries concerning this invitation to bid or any bidding documentation required should be addressed to Olmsted Township, telephone number (440) 235-3099. The Olmsted Township Trustees reserve the right to accept and/or reject any/or all bids, and to waive any irregularities in the bids received.
Now Hiring Part-Time Firefighters/Paramedics
The Olmsted Township Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Firefighter/ Paramedic. Applicants must possess a valid State of Ohio Paramedic Certification and a valid State of Ohio Firefighter I and II Certification at the time of application. Applicants must also possess a current Cuyahoga Community College Physical Agility Test with a passing time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds as established by the Northeast Ohio Fire Chiefs Association, no more than one year old at the time of application. Please contact Tri-C for more information regarding enrollment, fees, and availability.
Applications are being accepted on an on-going basis until all positions are filled. Applications can be found here or may be obtained at the Olmsted Township Fire Department, located at 26900 Cook Road between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Olmsted Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jennings Road/Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Project
Beginning May 9, the Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission will begin bridge repair and rehabilitation to Jennings Road over the Ohio Turnpike. In order to perform the necessary repairs, a road closure on Jennings Road will be required. The approved detour plan is detailed here. Notice of Closure signs will be posted at least 21 days in advance of the road closure. Once closed, Jennings Road will remain closed for approximately four months. Click here for additional information from the project’s general contractor, Suburban Maintenance & Construction.
Heritage Home Program Virtual Information Presentations
Do you own a home that was built before 1972? You qualify for free technical assistance and low-interest loans to cover the costs of home restoration projects through the Heritage Home Program.
HHP is offering virtual information sessions beginning at 6pm on the following dates:
- March 16th and 30th
- April 13th and 27th
- May 11 and 25th
- June 15 and July 13th
To find out additional information about this program or to register for an upcoming session visit: https://www.heritagehomeprogram.org/ or call (216)426-3116.
Olmsted Township Named the 40th Safest City in America for 2021
SafeWise’s “The 100 Safest Small Towns in America for 2021” report was just released and Olmsted Township was named the 40th safest small town in America! Here’s a link to the full report: www.safewise.com/safest-towns-america/
Earlier this year, the Township was named the 2nd safest city in Ohio.
Many thanks to our First Responders, Trustees and residents for all of their hard work to keep our community safe!
Information on Flooding in the north end of Township
Public Works letter to City of North Olmsted regarding sanitary sewer
Stormwater Master Plan – Local Drainage System
Beginning in February, Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works will be out in the Township collecting information about our drainage system. Survey and inspection crews may need to enter your property to perform these investigations. The field personnel will attempt to inform each resident before entering, but it may be necessary to proceed with the survey in the event no one is available. For additional details and information, please read the letter issued from Cuyahoga County Public Works here.
View the map of the Stormwater Master Plan here.
Olmsted Township partners with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to better serve our residents.
Click here for additional information on the Township’s agreement.
Click here for information on NEORSD’s Cost-Saving Programs.
Click here for information about the Rocky River West Branch Subwatershed – Problem Area 05. (The full report was requested 9/2020)
NEORSD helps the Township fund:
- Street sweeping
- Leaf pick up
- Catch Basin repair/replacement
- Erosion control
- Soil and water inspections
Register for Ready Notify
Olmsted Township uses Ready Notify system to send alerts regarding closures, weather and civic events affecting our businesses and residents, updates and important information to subscribers. With Olmsted Township’s growing population and number of residents, we encourage you to enroll now to be current with official Olmsted Township business and updates. This system will also be used with up to date notices from the state and federal governments concerning COVID19. Please register here.
Services Provided by Olmsted Township
- *Are you OK? Daily call by the Police Department to ensure you are OK in your home.
- Bicycle Safety Program/Helmet Smart
- Coffee with the Chief Last Friday of the month at 9:00 am at the Fire Department.
- Community Shred Dates Twice a year, spring and fall.
- CPR Training American Heart Association. Registration required.
- Heritage Home Program Low fixed-rate loan for home repairs.
- How to Hire a Contractor Checklist to hire a competent contractor for home repair/renovation on our website under Building.
- *Fall Yard Clean-Up Partnership with the Boy Scouts for leaf raking. Sign-up required by October 1st.
- File of Life Alerts and assists first responders in identifying medical conditions and medications.
- Internet Exchange Safe place to exchange merchandise purchased off of the internet.
- Lock Box Box installed to allow Fire Department quick access to your home in an emergency.
- Meals on Wheels
- Prescription Drop-off Safe disposal of unused and outdated medications.
- ReadyNotify/Code Red Cuyahoga County Emergency Notification System.
- Recycling
- Bulk/large items – 1st Saturday of month
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Plastics, Computer Components, Tires
- Residential Security Assessment By appointment; form available online.
- *Silver Sneakers Low/no-cost exercise program at Olmsted Community Center (440)427-1599 or www.occ.recdesk.com
- *Smoke Alarm Installation Free smoke alarm installed at no cost.
- Southwest Hospital Health & Wellness Programs, call (440)816-8000 or www.swgeneral.com
- United Way 2-1-1 Free community service to request information about social services, health, housing and government resources available. Dial 211 to access or www.211oh.org.
- *Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Provides older adults and persons with disabilities access to information, assistance, consultation, and long-term care services and support; Call (216)621-0303 or www.areaagingsolutions.org.
*indicates services exclusively for our senior residents
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
- VIPS – Volunteers in Police Service