Town of DeRuyter (population 1589)
Name of service/government operation: Town of DeRuyter
Form of sharing: Shared Municipal Building
Services affected: municipal offices, court facilities, Sheriff's Dept. field office, library services, food bank
Year started: 1980, renewed 2012 (building renovation)
Partners: Town of DeRuyter, Madison County Sheriff's Department, DeRuyter Free Library, DeRuyter Community Sercvices
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Reduce costs, provide efficient service delivery
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Rental agreements
Challenges: sharing utility/maintenance costs
Benefits: efficient delivery of services, excellent use of existing building, reduced costs for all agencies
Impact on budget: minimal impact on municipal budget; however, significant cost savings for library and community services
Impact on labor: n/a
Impact on service: n/a
Key contact: Town Supervisor