Chemung County (population 88830)
Name of service/government operation: Information Technology
Form of sharing: County has taken over all IT operations for the City of Elmira
Services affected: every IT function including payroll and oversight of all equipment and maintenance
Year started: 2009
Partners: County/City
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): City had a very small IT department, which the County absorbed to improve operations between the two municipalities
What planning process preceded the sharing? Numerous meetings with IT staff and elected officials.
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Intermunicipal Agreement
Challenges: Everything is working well.
Benefits: Enhanced IT operations, especially for the City. They went from 1 staff person to now have accessibility to 11 individuals.
Impact on budget: none for the County. Substantial for the City.
Impact on labor: Two less City employees.
Impact on service: Enhanced IT operations
Key contact: James Brady, Director IT