Township Of Orion

Name

Township Of Orion

Legal name

Orion Township

Website

https://oriontownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1835

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Emergency medical services
• Property tax administration
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Orion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Millage: Primary operating revenue for fire department and police services comes from voter-approved millages. Fire millage rate increased from 3.0 mills to requested 3.85 mills over 4-year term. Police millage for Oakland County Sheriff's Office Orion Substation.
2. EMS Billing: Emergency Medical Services billing for ambulance and EMS transport services provided by the Fire Department.
3. Service Fees: Various service fees including building permits, garbage/recycling collection, property taxes, water/sewer utilities, and other municipal services. 2.8% service fee applied for credit/debit card payments.
4. Plan Review and Inspection Fees: Fire Department generates revenue through plan review billing for construction projects and fire safety inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Township of Orion is a Michigan general-law township that delivers core local government services to its residents and businesses, including emergency medical services (EMS), fire suppression, police services contracting, property tax billing and collection, building permitting and inspections, ordinance/code enforcement, parks and recreation programming, and clerk and treasurer services such as elections, vital records, and FOIA processing. Revenue is generated primarily through property tax millages, special assessments, and user fees, with EMS transport billing and permits as notable fee-based streams.

Product overview

Orion Township operates as a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to approximately 39,421 residents. The township's service portfolio is delivered through an integrated network of 11 core operational areas: Fire Rescue (with ISO Class 4 rating, operating 4 stations 24/7), Police Services (contracted through Oakland County Sheriff), Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Building & Code Enforcement, Water & Sewer, Garbage & Recycling, Clerk Services, Treasurer Services, Assessing, and Public Services. Online resident services are accessible through third-party platforms including BSAOnline for payments, CivicPlus for emergency alerts, and ArcGIS for development mapping. The township was established in 1835 and covers an area with 128 miles of trails and 42 lakes over 5 acres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Front-line emergency medical response and ambulance transport services provided to township residents and visitors, with cost recovery through EMS transport billing.
• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression and prevention services delivered under an ISO Class 4 rating, supporting favorable property insurance rates for residents and businesses.
• Property Tax Administration Property tax billing, collection, assessment information, and online payment services for residents and commercial property owners.
• Building Permitting and Inspections Building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit issuance and inspection services for homeowners, contractors, and businesses.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Recreation programming, park maintenance, and facility rentals for township residents and community groups.
• Clerk and Elections Services Clerk services including elections administration, vital records, FOIA request processing, and public recordkeeping for residents and stakeholders.
• Ordinance and Code Enforcement Local ordinance enforcement covering zoning, blight, and code compliance for residents, businesses, and property owners.
• Police Services (Contracted) Local police services provided via a contractual arrangement with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office or equivalent provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire department grew from 5 full-time personnel to 42 in 11 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)coreOthers · 10 May 2026GLWA is the primary water supplier to Orion Township. They operate the 42-inch water transmission main that supplies water to Orion Township and Village of Lake Orion. During the May 2026 water emergency, GLWA coordinated emergency response, deployed water distribution trucks, and managed repairs to the water main break.
• Oakland CountycoreOthersOakland County provides various services to Orion Township including Sheriff's Office police services, health department services, water resources commissioner, and park permits. Township is located within Oakland County jurisdiction.
• Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC)coreOthersRCOC manages roadway improvements and repairs within Orion Township, including Baldwin Road, Brown Road, Morgan Road, Rohr Road, and Maybee Road projects.
• Village of Lake OrioncoreOthersIndependent village located within Orion Township boundaries. The township provides fire protection and EMS services to the village, and they share water infrastructure and emergency response coordination.
• United Way of Southeastern MichiganminorOthersPartnered with Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner to offer the Hardship Assistance Program (HAP) providing up to $2,000 in emergency water bill relief to eligible Oakland County households.
• Canada National Railway Company (CN)minorOthersCN Railway, through their EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program in partnership with America in Bloom, provided grant funding for the Friendship Park Historic Village Landscape Revitalization Project.
• America in BloomminorOthersNational organization partnered with CN Railway for EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program. Executive Director Laura Kunkle and Board Treasurer Dr. Marvin Miller participated in Friendship Park groundbreaking ceremony.
• Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary ClubminorOthersLocal service organization that partnered with Orion Township for the Friendship Park Historic Village groundbreaking ceremony.
• Orion Historical SocietyminorOthersLocal historical organization partnering with township on preservation of historic structures at Friendship Park including Porritt Barn and Howarth Schoolhouse.
• Safe Kids WorldwideminorOthersNational organization providing certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) for car seat inspections. Orion Township Fire Department refers residents to this organization.
• Oakland County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersProvides police services to Orion Township through the Orion Substation. Sheriff's deputies serve as the township's police force. Police millage on ballot funds this service.
• Public Health OaklandcoreOthersCounty health department that provided boil water advisory guidelines, health protocols, and coordination during the May 2026 water emergency.
• Lake Orion Community SchoolsminorOthersLocal school district within Orion Township. Schools were temporarily closed during May 2026 water emergency due to impacts on essential building operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pontiac, MI: Adjacent Oakland County city providing full municipal services including its own fire department and water utility to a similar resident base; broader-incumbent peer in the immediate regional market.
• Auburn Hills, MI: Adjacent Oakland County city with full municipal services including its own fire department and water system; comparable regional peer in the same commuting/market corridor as Orion Township.
• Rochester Hills, MI: Larger Oakland County municipality (~76,000 residents) with full-service fire, police, water, parks, and planning functions; serves as a broader-incumbent reference point for service delivery scale in the same regional market.

Direct peers

• Independence Township, MI: Neighboring Oakland County township with similar population profile (~36,000) and the same general-law township structure delivering fire, police, water, parks, and planning services — a near-perfect service-mix and scale peer.
• Brandon Township, MI: Oakland County township of comparable size (~16,000 residents) operating fire, police (via contract), water/sewer, and parks/recreation services — same general-law township governance model.
• Waterford Township, MI: Adjacent Oakland County township of comparable size (~71,000 residents) offering the same municipal service mix — fire, police, water/sewer, parks, planning/zoning, clerk/treasurer — making it the closest functional analog to Orion Township.
• Springfield Township, MI: Oakland County general-law township of comparable scale (~14,000 residents) offering fire, police, water/sewer, and planning services — strong structural and service-mix comparator.
• Highland Township, MI: Oakland County township of comparable population (~19,000) running its own fire department, water utility, and parks system — directly comparable governance and service delivery profile.
• Oxford Township, MI: Adjacent northern Oakland County township of comparable size (~22,000 residents) providing the same core municipal services including its own fire department, water utility, and planning/zoning administration.

Broad incumbents

• Bloomfield Township, MI: Larger, more affluent Oakland County township (~44,000 residents) with full-service municipal operations including water/sewer, fire, police, and extensive parks — same regional market but a higher-resource benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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