Village of Alden (population 2605)
Name of service/government operation: Alden Municipal Fueling System
Form of sharing: Joint purchase and distribution
Services affected: Fuel purchasing and distribution
Year started: 2000
Partners: Alden Central School, Town and Village of Alden
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Cost savings from having one fueling station vs. construction and maintainence of three.
What planning process preceded the sharing? Design and cost estimate
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? MOU with participants
Challenges: None
Benefits: School purchases all fuel and bills the town and village based on key card usage report
Impact on budget: Maintenance and repair costs are shared
Impact on labor: none
Impact on service: Improved service from modern distribution facility. Better cost control through detailed usage reporting.
Key contact: Michael Manicki, Mayor, Village of Alden (mmanicki@aol.com) 716-937-9216