Town of New Albion (population 1972)
Name of service/government operation: Cattaraugus Area Youth Council
Form of sharing: Joint Share in Expenses
Services affected: Youth recreation
Year started: Program running for 25+ years
Partners: Town of New Albion, Village of Cattaraugus, Town of East Otto, Town of Otto
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Cost Savings
What planning process preceded the sharing? Discussion between governmental entities
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Annual resolution to support program, annual budget item
Challenges: Participation by area youth, fiscal stress
Benefits: Program for area children teaching swimming skills.
Impact on budget: 2013 - $3100 budgeted by each municipality
Key contact: Stacy Corbin, Director, scorbin@cattlv.wnyric.org