Town of North Harmony (population 2267)
Name of service/government operation: Highway construction
Form of sharing: equipment and manpower
Year started: 1970's
Partners: Towns of Chautauqua, Busti, Ellery, Harmony, and Village of Lakewood
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Completion of work in short construction season
What planning process preceded the sharing? Discussion between highway superintendents.
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? County contract signed annually
Challenges: Scheduling
Benefits: Work completed
Impact on budget: Informal bookkeeping arrangement. They help each other as needed without regard to close tabulation of hours and manpower.
Key contact: Highway Superintendent