City of Tonawanda (population 15130)
Name of service/government operation: Shared Assessor
Form of sharing: Shared Assessor
Services affected: Property tax assessment and programs
Year started: 2012
Partners: Town of Tonawanda and City of Tonawanda
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Cost savings
What planning process preceded the sharing? Meetings between elected officials
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Approval of executives and legislative bodies.
Challenges: Find the right person to be the shared assessor.
Benefits: The City of Tonawanda, NY will save $40,000 this year.
Impact on budget: Reduce taxes.
Impact on service: The service has improved.
Key contact: Dave Marrano, City and Town of Tonawanda Assessor.