Township Government Structure
RESPONSIBILITIES
In Ohio, the township is a critical component in
an integrated approach to service delivery. That approach involves the
state, the county and the township in a system that designates each jurisdiction’s
specific responsibilities in the areas of policing and road maintenance.
In addition, the township, a political subdivision of the state, has certain
local powers and functions designated by the state. Harrison Township,
like other Ohio townships, is responsible for providing the following
services and functions for our residents:
DEPARTMENTS
Administration Department
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the township is the responsibility
of the Administration Department. The duties of this department include
general government, finance, accounts payable, human resources, payroll
and trash services, including billing.
The Township Administrator is Randall Brooks, and the offices
are located at the Government Center, 5945 North Dixie Drive. The phone
number is 890-5611.
Service Department
Keeping our roadways safe, passable, clean and attractive is the responsibility
of the Harrison Township Services Department. The department accomplishes
this goal with 19 employees who bring a combined 122 years of experience
to the job. In addition to routine maintenance, they manage numerous
capital improvement projects throughout the township. Additional responsibilities
include building and park maintenance as well as vehicle maintenance.
David Whitehair is the township services director. Departmental
offices are located at 2409 Rector Avenue, near the I-75/Needmore Road
interchange, and the phone number is 274-6871.
Fire Department
The Harrison Township Fire Department provides comprehensive fire protection,
education and prevention as well as emergency medical services to township
citizens. The staff also is trained and equipped to handle special emergency
situations, including hazardous material (haz-mat) incidents and extrication
(confined space rescue). With the department responding to approximately
1000 fire calls and 5,500 emergency medical service calls per year,
it is one of the most active departments in Montgomery County.
The department employs a full-time fire chief, three battalion Chiefs,
23 full-time firefighters and 41 part-time firefighters. The fire chief
is Mark Lynch .
The department operates from two strategically located stations. Station
94 is located at 2400 Turner Rd, Dayton, and Station 95 is located at
2301 Needmore Road, Dayton. The administrative office is located at
Station 94. The department has earned an insurance rating (ISO) of 4.
Our dispatch methods include 911 and an 800 Mhz radio system. Non-emergency
calls should be directed to 274-4351. In the event of an emergency,
dial 911.
Community and Economic Development Department
The Harrison Township Community and Economic Development Department
works to protect the community's health, safety, welfare and appearance.
We accomplish this goal primarily through the enforcement of the zoning
code, which ensures that new developments and other improvements are
compatible with the surrounding community and neighborhood.
Another strategy is enforcement of the property maintenance code, which
protects the community's appearance by establishing minimum standards
for the upkeep of businesses, houses, yards and vacant lots. This helps
to protect our property values and quality of life.
Harrison Township's neighborhood associations are supported by the department,
as well. Some 16 neighborhoods have banded together as associations
to deal with the quality-of-life issues that affect their immediate
area. In some cases, they've banded together strictly for crime watch.
In others, they also work to promote neighborhood improvement and pride.
The department is also responsible for numerous activities that encourage
economic development and growth.
The department operates under the direction of Kris McClintick.,
AICP. Code-enforcement duties are shared by three code enforcement officers.
The department's assistant director, Jack Kuntz, works mainly
with neighborhoods and neighborhood associations. The department is
located at the government center, 5945 North Dixie Drive, and can be
reached at 890-5611, weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Harrison Township Sheriff's Substation
Police services are provided to Harrison Township residents through
a contract between the township and the Montgomery County Sheriff's
Office. Thirty-six Sheriff's deputies work out of the Harrison Township
Substation, located at 5945 North Dixie Drive. Captain Jeff Papanek
is the district commander. Non-emergency calls should be directed to
225-4357. For emergency calls, dial 9-1-1.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is one of only 15 sheriff's offices
in the country to be nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
for Law Enforcement Agencies.
MEETING MINUTES
Check above for our "What's
New" section, where you'll find the Harrison Township Board of
Trustee minutes of recent meetings. In this section you will also
find Recent News and recently published Township Newsletters.
GOVERNMENT CENTER
The Harrison Township
Government Center is located at:
5945 North Dixie Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45414
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