Springfield Township

What Springfield Township does

Springfield Township is a political subdivision of Lucas County, Ohio, providing a broad set of municipal services to over 27,000 residents across a 66 square mile service area. The township's offerings are organized across seven departments: Administration, Fiscal, Planning and Zoning, Public Services, Parks, Cemetery Services, and Fire & EMS. Core functional services include fire and emergency response (operated by an 80-person career fire department established in 1950 and led by Fire Chief Jonathon Ziehr), zoning permit administration for commercial and residential applications, cemetery operations across multiple sections (16-D through 17-K) offering grave sites, cremations, and memorial stones, parks and recreation across six facilities anchored by the 40-acre Community Homecoming Park, and community event programming such as Freedom Celebration, Summer Series, and Wicked Wheels Fest.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of fee-based municipal services and tax mechanisms. The Holland Springfield Township Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ), approved by voters in November 2014 and administered by RITA since July 1, 2015, imposes payroll and net profits taxes on businesses in the JEDZ area. User fees include cemetery services ($325-$725 grave sites, $150-$550 burial openings, $75-$200 memorial stones), park and hall rentals ($50-$750 depending on facility and resident status), and zoning permits (variable fees for commercial, residential, conditional use, sign, and pond applications). The township also derives revenue from contractual emergency services provided to Spencer Township, Swanton Township, and the Village of Holland, and from event proceeds supporting community beneficiary organizations.

Governance is provided by three elected Trustees (Rachel Geiger, Bob Klumm, Tom Anderson Jr.) and a Fiscal Officer (Brenna Koback), with day-to-day operations managed by Township Administrator Andy Glenn, supported by department leads including Finance Director Monica Evans, Planning Director Joshua Hollinger, Director of Public Services Andrew Hohlbein, and Fire Chief Jonathon Ziehr. The township operates primarily via direct service delivery, a self-serve online portal for permits and rentals, and community engagement through events, email, and Facebook. The township does not have a parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds, consistent with its status as a government entity.

Name

Springfield Township

Legal name

Springfield Township

Website

https://springfieldtownship.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Springfield Township is a political subdivision of Lucas County, Ohio, providing municipal services including fire/EMS, parks, recreation, cemetery, zoning, and public services to over 27,000 residents across 66 square miles.

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Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Fire and EMS protection
• Parks and recreation
• Cemetery services
• Zoning administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. JEDZ Tax Revenue: Holland Springfield Township Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ) imposes a payroll tax on employee wages and taxes net profits from businesses within the JEDZ area. Administered and collected by RITA (Regional Income Tax Authority) since July 1, 2015.
2. Event Proceeds: Proceeds from Springfield Splash and Summer Series 2026 activities support organizations serving veterans, area youth, and efforts to preserve the history of Springfield Township during 2026.
3. Cemetery Services: Fees for grave sites ($325-$725), cremation sites ($225), burial opening/closing ($150-$550), and memorial stones ($75-$200). Resident and non-resident fees apply.
4. Park and Hall Rentals: Rental fees for Gazebo, Park Place, Shelter House, Township Hall, Bear Creek Park, and Community Homecoming Park. Fee structure varies by resident status, day of week, and facility type.
5. Zoning Permits: Fees for commercial and residential zoning permits including new construction, additions, remodels, signs, variances, conditional use applications, site plan reviews, and zoning changes. Fee structure based on square footage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Springfield Township provides municipal government services to 27,000+ residents across a 66 square mile area in Lucas County, Ohio. Core offerings include fire and EMS protection via a full-time career department of 80 personnel, parks and recreation facilities including a 40-acre Community Homecoming Park, cemetery services (grave sites, burials, cremations, memorial stones), zoning permit administration for commercial and residential applications, and community event programming.

Product overview

Springfield Township is a local government entity (Lucas County, Ohio) providing public services to approximately 27,000+ residents. The township's offerings consist of core municipal services organized around four main categories: Cemetery Services (grave sites, burials, cremations, memorial stones across multiple cemetery sections), Park & Facility Rentals (Gazebo, Park Place, Shelter House, Township Hall, Bear Creek Park, Community Homecoming Park athletic fields), Zoning Administration (commercial and residential permit applications processed online), and Fire & EMS Services (career fire department serving township and contracted areas). The township also organizes community events (Freedom Celebration, Summer Series, Wicked Wheels Fest) and supports youth sports programs including baseball/softball, soccer, and football. Services are accessible through the township's website with online payment and permit application capabilities.

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Products and services

• Cemetery Services Comprehensive cemetery services including grave site sales (resident and non-resident tiers), adult burial opening/closing, baby burial opening/closing, cremation opening/closing, cremation sites in Section J, and memorial stones across multiple sections (16-D, 16-E, 16-F, 17-F, 17-A, 17-B, 17-I, 17-C, 17-G, 17-H, 17-J, 17-K). Services are available to township residents and non-residents with online purchase options.
• Park and Facility Rentals Rental of township-owned facilities including the Gazebo at Community Homecoming Park (wedding ceremonies), Park Place meeting room, Shelter House with picnic pavilion and kitchen, Township Hall event space, Bear Creek Park football field, and Community Homecoming Park athletic fields for soccer, softball, and baseball. Pricing varies by resident status, day of week, and facility type with refundable deposits.
• Zoning Permits Online zoning permit application system covering commercial applications (new construction, additions, remodel/renovations, change in use, temporary buildings and events, paving, telecommunications towers, co-locations, fencing) and residential applications (new dwellings, remodeling, additions, accessory buildings, fences, pools, ponds, decks), plus sign applications, variance applications, conditional use applications, site plan reviews, and zoning change applications.
• Fire and EMS Services Full-time career fire department providing emergency services within the township and through contractual obligations for Spencer Township, Swanton Township, and the Village of Holland. The department operates from Station 56 at 1534 S. Crissey Road with approximately 80 personnel serving a 66 square mile area.
• Community Events Township-organized community events including Freedom Celebration with fireworks, Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, Ignite the Night outdoor concerts, HEROhustle charity race, Wicked Wheels Fest, Springfield Splash, Summer Series activities, and hosting of the 419 Music Festival. Event proceeds support veterans, area youth, and history preservation efforts.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• A.N.G.E.L.S. OutreachminorOthers · 1 January 2026Nonprofit organization serving as one of the primary beneficiary organizations for proceeds from Springfield Splash and Summer Series 2026 activities, supporting veterans, youth, and community history preservation efforts.
• Blessings in DisguiseminorOthers · 1 January 2026Nonprofit organization serving as one of the primary beneficiary organizations for proceeds from 2026 community events supporting veterans, youth, and community history preservation.
• Springfield Schools Student OrganizationsminorOthers · 1 January 2026Student organizations benefiting from proceeds of 2026 community events as part of the nation's 250th Anniversary commemoration.
• Toledo Vet CenterminorOthers · 1 January 2026Veterans organization serving as primary beneficiary of 2026 event proceeds honoring the nation's 250th Anniversary.
• Lee R. Irons Historic Center (in Holland, OH)minorOthers · 1 January 2026Historical preservation organization serving as beneficiary of 2026 event proceeds for preserving the history of Springfield Township.
• Mountain MentorsminorOthers · 1 January 2026Youth mentorship organization benefiting from 2026 community event proceeds as part of programs supporting area youth.
• Springfield Soccer Association (SSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SSA recreational league uses soccer fields at Community Homecoming Park for Fall and Spring seasons with approximately 600 township kids participating each season. SSA has merged with Springfield Futbol Club.
• Springfield Township Youth Baseball Softball (STYBS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Summer recreational league using softball/baseball diamonds at Community Homecoming Park. Sponsors community travel teams and hosts field usage for youth travel teams.
• Dave's Running ShopminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coordinates elementary afterschool running program at Homecoming Park, one of the beneficiary organizations of 2026 event proceeds.
• Spencer TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Contractual emergency services provided by Springfield Township Fire Department to Spencer Township.
• Swanton TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Contractual emergency services provided by Springfield Township Fire Department to Swanton Township.
• Village of HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Contractual emergency services provided by Springfield Township Fire Department to the Village of Holland. Also hosts Market and Movie Night at Strawberry Acres Park.
• Culver's (Holland)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Awards Sponsor for Freedom Celebration events. Scott Wilson from Awards Sponsor Culver's in Holland placed 2nd in the 3rd Annual HEROhustle dinosaur race.
• Regional Income Tax Authority (RITA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Administers and collects JEDZ taxes on behalf of the Holland Springfield Township JEDZ since July 1, 2015.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sylvania Township: Another Lucas County, Ohio township providing the same slate of municipal services (fire, EMS, zoning, parks, cemetery) to a comparable residential population. Closest functional peer in the same county.
• Monclova Township: Adjacent Lucas County, Ohio township with similar mix of fire/EMS, parks, and zoning services. Comparable scale, geography, and statutory service mandate.
• Spencer Township: Northwest Ohio township that contracts fire/EMS services from Springfield Township. Same statutory municipal framework and similar service-mix profile, though smaller scale.
• Swanton Township: Lucas/Fulton County, Ohio township that contracts fire/EMS from Springfield Township. Directly comparable municipal service provider in the same region.
• Village of Holland: Small Lucas County municipality that receives contractual fire/EMS services from Springfield Township. Provides a municipal-government benchmark for parks, events, and permitting scale.

Regional players

• Perrysburg Township: Wood County, Ohio township bordering the Springfield Township service area. Similar mix of fire/EMS, parks, and zoning; serves as a regional benchmark for Northwest Ohio municipal operations.
• City of Maumee: Lucas County municipality operating police, fire, parks, and zoning at slightly larger scale than Springfield Township. Comparable service portfolio in the same labor and supplier market.
• City of Oregon: Lucas County municipality providing the full municipal service set (fire/EMS, parks, zoning, cemetery) to a residential base comparable to Springfield Township.
• Whitehouse Township: Lucas County, Ohio township of similar size and rural-to-suburban character. Useful peer for benchmarking parks, zoning, and limited fire/EMS service models in Northwest Ohio.
• Waterville Township: Lucas County, Ohio township offering fire, EMS, parks, and zoning to a small population. Comparable governance and funding structure to Springfield Township.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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