Recreation Programming Joint Powers Agreement between Maplewood and North Saint Paul
Local Government Innovation Awards
Recreation Programming Joint Powers Agreement between Maplewood and North Saint Paul
The Cities of Maplewood and North St. Paul have collaborated in the area of Parks and Recreation. Specifically, the Cities signed a Joint Powers Agreement for the City of Maplewood to provide recreational programming for North St. Paul including their Community Center and Parks. The collaboration has led to new offerings for North St. Paul and Maplewood residents at a fraction of the existing cost by using the economies of scale that exist between both communities.
This entry has been selected as a winner in the
Local Government Innovation Awards competition.
Applicant Information
Contact information
Jurisdiction
Cities of Maplewood and North Saint Paul
First Name
Audra
Last Name
Robbins
Organization Name
Maplewood Parks & Recreation
Organization information
Organization Name
Parks & Recreation
Organization Website
Organization Address
1830 E.County Rd. B, Maplewood, MN / 2400 Margaret St., North Saint Paul, MN
Zip Code
55109
Type of Organization
City.
Project Summary
Project name
Recreation Programming Joint Powers Agreement between Maplewood and North Saint Paul
Brief description of project
The Cities of Maplewood and North St. Paul have collaborated in the area of Parks and Recreation. Specifically, the Cities signed a Joint Powers Agreement for the City of Maplewood to provide recreational programming for North St. Paul including their Community Center and Parks. The collaboration has led to new offerings for North St. Paul and Maplewood residents at a fraction of the existing cost by using the economies of scale that exist between both communities.
Amount of money or resources saved as a result of innovation
Maplewood anticipates a net gain of $125,000+ in additional revenue and North St. Paul a net savings of around $180,000.
Issue Selector
| 123 weeks ago Audra Robbins updated this Competition Entry. | |
| 123 weeks ago Audra Robbins submitted this idea. |
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