Town of New Albion (population 1972)
Name of service/government operation: Sand Salt Storage Building
Form of sharing: Joint Purchase
Services affected: Highway Department for Town of New Albion, Dept. of Public Works for Village of Cattaraugus
Year started: 2008
Partners: Village of Cattaraugus
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Save money, shared storage site
What planning process preceded the sharing? Discussions between Town and Village, Grant Proposal and Agreements between Town and Village
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Agreement renewed annually allowing use of site by both municipalities.
Challenges: Cost
Benefits: One site
Key contact: Gerald Cobo, Highway Supervisor, Town of New Albion (716) 257-3331; Jason Opferbeck, DPW Superintendent, Village of Cattaraugus (716) 257-5114