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Salem Lakes EDC weighs regional shared services as route to state innovation grant
Summary
The Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee discussed applying for a state "innovation" grant by pursuing shared services — HR, IT, permitting, libraries and a road consortium — and set internal deadlines and outreach steps ahead of a March 31 application deadline.
The Salem Lakes Economic Development Committee discussed pursuing a state "innovation" grant and exploring shared services with neighboring municipalities to reduce costs and qualify for funding. Committee members agreed to assemble draft ideas by Feb. 1 so staff and the board can review ahead of the state application due March 31.
Why it matters: The grant favors collaborative projects that consolidate or streamline services across communities and can provide a state contribution equal to 25% of qualifying prior-year expenditures, officials said. For small villages, pooling services could lower operating costs for permitting, human resources, IT and some public-works functions.
Ideas and scope: Committee members listed several candidate areas. Unidentified…
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