Town of Warwick (population 32065)
Name of service/government operation: dpw service to village of greenwood lake
Form of sharing: town provides service to the village of greenwood lake
Services affected: village dpw
Year started: 2008/2009
Partners: village of greenwood lake
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): save money and increase efficiency
What planning process preceded the sharing? meetings of boards
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? contract, dpw deputy commissioner consults with village mayor . town and village set goals
Challenges: trust
Benefits: saved village money, improved service to both town and village residents
Impact on labor: reduced staff through increased efficiency
Impact on service: better service
Key contact: warwick town supervisor, supervi@warwick.net