Town of Prattsburgh (population 2085)
Name of service/government operation: Steuben County Dept. Highway - Neighboring Towns
Form of sharing: Equipment and Labor sharing highway work
Services affected: Town highway department
Year started: 1980
Partners: Steuben Highway, Wheeler, Urbana, Avoca, Pulteney, Cohocton, and many more
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Road construction done in a more efficient manner. Equipment used more efficiently.
What planning process preceded the sharing? Local cooperation
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? County government, neighboring towns
Challenges: Timing, weather, and materials
Benefits: Cost savings. Time Saved
Impact on budget: Minor at this time
Impact on labor: None
Impact on service: Noticable