County |
Town of Salina |
Contact person |
Mary Ann Schadt, Supervisor, 315-457-6661 |
Case descriptions |
Case 1: Water District |
Forms of restructuring |
intermunicipal cooperation - contract with OnondagaCo. Water Authority |
Specific services affected |
water service - approx. 90% of town |
Year started |
1995 |
Partners |
the Town; OnondagaCo. Water Authority (OCWA) |
Primary goal |
consolidation; save money |
Barriers |
residents of town wanted service closer to home. Some felt they would not have as much access when problems occur |
Benefits |
saved money for town overall - there is no longer a special district charge for water on tax bills |
Impact on budget |
1995 budget was $1.3 million - now people pay water bills only |
Impact on labor |
majority of personnel transferred to OCWA |
Key contact |
Mary Ann Schadt, Supervisor, 315-457-6661 |