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An ECGRA Multi-Municipal Collaboration Grant will support the merger of operations between the North East Borough and North East Township Water and Sewer Authorities.  This grant will also support the creation of a regional police commission with North East Township using North East Borough Police on a contract basis, a significant step toward further service consolidation.

"ECGRA's goal in creating this grant was to encourage creative cooperation between municipalities whether it be on a project basis or long-term structural consolidation," said Perry Wood, ECGRA Executive Director.  "There is no better example of how this grant can effectively improve efficiencies in government than the good work happening between North East Borough and Township today.  From an operations and budgetary perspective, North East residents will benefit in the long term from the progressive work underway to streamline government services."

"Today's grant awards recognize vital collaborations in our community," said Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper.  "We know that we are always stronger when we work together - and pool our resources.  These efforts, notably the collaboration between North East Borough and Township, reinforce county government's efforts to create a more efficient, effective government for the residents of Erie County."

This year, $455,550 was awarded to support ten projects.  Organizations and government entities will cooperate and coordinate with one another on projects, including equipment investments, storm water education and mapping, joint recycling programs and tree planting initiatives.