Village of Lake George (population 906)
Name of service/government operation: Sanitation Plant
Form of sharing: Village owns & runs sewer plant, provides to Town
Services affected: sewer collection & treatment
Year started: 1980
Partners: Town of Lake George State of New York
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): reduce costs & duplication
What planning process preceded the sharing? committee meetings
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? contracts with Town of Lake George, State of New York
Challenges: none, very successful
Benefits: duplication of services, manpower, cost savings
Impact on budget: substantial savings
Impact on labor: reduces number of employees necessary to deliver service
Impact on service: excellent
Key contact: Mayor Robert M. Blais