Town of Canton (population 10995)
Name of service/government operation: Joint Recreation
Form of sharing: Jointly supported by Town & Village and administered by Village
Services affected: All parks & rec, pee week pgms, hockey pavilion and swimming park
Year started: 1975
Partners: Village of Canton
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Sharing burden
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Shared service agreement and joint recreation commitee
Challenges: Maintaining equity between Village users and Town-outside users
Benefits: costs & quality of program
Impact on budget: Split 50-50
Key contact: Brian Hallahan, Village Superintendent (315-386-4700)