Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Varies. Cost savings are realized through borrowing equipment at no charge to one another through an informal agreement. More information: Emergency Communications Shared Service Description: A county-wide network of communications towers, combined with a common radio system, enables all local units to communicate with one another for emergency needs. System is part of a larger radio system. Partner Community(ies): All communities in Year Begun: 2005 Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Much greater purchasing power (and lower costs) when purchasing emergency radios for 25 agencies. Improved efficiencies realized with open communication between departments. Lower costs for acquiring, operating and maintaining radio towers and related equipment. More information: Library Cooperative Shared Service Description: The Suburban Library Cooperative is a network of public libraries in the area which have joined together to secure services which can be performed more effectively and economically as a group. The Cooperative provides member libraries with several important services, ranging from automated circulation of library materials to access to the Internet. Partner Community(ies): 20 public libraries in and near Year Begun: 1978 Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Shelby Library would have to expend hundreds of thousands of dollars to expand its collection to offer the resources available to patrons through the cooperative. The Township would also have to invest millions in a larger building and expanded technology to house the larger collection and make comparable services available to patrons. More information: Shared Automation System Shared Service Description: Shelby Library is a member of the Suburban Library Cooperative’s Shared Automation System, which maintains library and user records for its members. Partner Community(ies): 18 public libraries in and near Year Begun: 2007 Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: A common system is more efficient than 20 individual library records systems. Improves patron access to other library holdings. More information: Countywide Trailways
Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Savings in time and efficiency for internal departments and Township residents by uninterrupted access to all mapping needs. More information: (Assessing Dept) Building Inspection and Plan Review – Sterling Heights Shared Service Description: Sharing of Building Department personnel between Sterling Heights and Shelby Township to perform inspections and plan reviews to minimize the use of overtime, temporary and or delay in services. Partner Community(ies): Sterling Heights Year Begun 2013 Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Discussions, approval and agreement are pending between the Township Board, labor union and Sterling Heights to determine feasibility and cost/benefit. Anticipate $2,000 or more in savings plus improved services to customers. This project was unable to be implemented in 2013 due to union negotiations. Now that union negotiations are over and a contract is in place, the implementation plan will be resumed in early 2014. More information: (Building Department) Dequindre Crosswalk Shared Service Description: Improvements to the pedestrian trail crossing for the Clinton River Trail at Dequindre Road connecting to the Macomb Orchard Trail Current Status: Anticipated start of construction is April 21, 2014, with construction slated to be completed May 23, 2014. Partner Community(ies): City of Rochester, MDOT, RCOC, RCMC, Shelby Township, Oakland County and Friends of the Clinton River Trail. Year Begun 2013 Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: Cost set aside by City of Rochester - $70,000. Total project cost and sharing agreements unknown at this time. The cross walk will provide ease of access to many trail sections and also provide a safe transition from Rochester to Shelby. More information: Unsuccessful Service Sharing Arrangements YR 2013 Ladder Truck Sharing Shared Service Description: An opportunity to reduce the number of ladder trucks required by four communities. Current Status: This opportunity is still in the discussion stage. The project was stalled with the passing of Shelby Fire Chief Gene Shepherd. Upon the appointment of Shelby Township’s new chief, it was decided that this project would not be pursued. Partner Community(ies): Macomb Township, Washington Township, Utica Year Begun: Discussions will resume on the ladder truck sharing in the spring of 2013 with an anticipated agreement before the end of the year. Estimated Annual Savings/Benefits: The cost of specialized fire apparatus can be hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reducing the number of trucks required could save a substantial amount of money. More information: (Fire Department)