Town of Middlesex (population 1495)
Name of service/government operation: Town of Middlesex Highway Department
Form of sharing: Joint ownership of roller and broom
Services affected: Highwy
Year started: 10 years ago
Partners: Town of Potter
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Tax savings for purchase of expensive equipment
What planning process preceded the sharing? Operational agreements
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Joint Municipal agreement
Challenges: Occasional conflict for time of use
Benefits: Tax savings
Impact on budget: Reduced expenses
Impact on labor: None
Impact on service: None
Key contact: Robert Multer