Town of Steuben (population 1100)
Name of service/government operation: Oneida County and the Town of Steuben
Form of sharing: Mowing Contract, Snow plowing Contract, and Road ditching Contract.
Services affected: Road maintenance
Year started: Snow Plowing is Renewed Contract every two years and Mowing and Ditching is every 1 year
Partners: Town of Steuben and Oneida County
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Save money and maintenance of Roads.
What planning process preceded the sharing? County needed support, man power and equipment.
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Renewed annually and semi annualy, and County HR Admits.
Challenges: no challenges
Benefits: Road maintenance is performed more often and better would be without Contracts. Public Safety and cost effective.
Impact on budget: 128000
Impact on labor: Town Highway Staff
Impact on service: Keeps the two entity from Doubling the services.
Key contact: Harry Landman, Town of Steuben Supervisor: 315-865-5087