Town of Lowville (population 4982)
Name of service/government operation: Joint Village and Town Offices
Form of sharing: Offices, utilities, etc
Services affected: general functions of municipalities
Year started: 2007
Partners: Village of Lowville
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Convenience for residents, cost sharing, cooperation, some consolidation of functions
What planning process preceded the sharing? intermunicipal meetings, planning etc.
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? inter-municipal agreement, annual reviews
Challenges: minor cost sharing disagreements
Benefits: financial benefit for each municipality
Impact on budget: Stablized expenses for each municipality
Impact on labor: reduced expenditures for maintenance, capital improvemnets, etc.
Impact on service: Allows for one stop service for residents and customers
Key contact: Randall Schell, Town of Lowville Supervisor, RSchell@centralny.twcbc.com