Village of Lake George (population 906)
Name of service/government operation: Fire Protection District Lake George
Form of sharing: joing
Services affected: fire protection
Year started: 1980
Partners: Town/Village of Lake George
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Reduce costs to each, provide protection, efficiency & communications
What planning process preceded the sharing? Committee meetings
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Annual contract
Benefits: Cost savings, overlapping of services
Impact on budget: substantial
Impact on labor: none
Impact on service: positive
Key contact: Mayor Robert M. Blais