for immediate
release
September 28, 2021
Monmouth County and Naval Weapons Station Earle sign Shared
Services Agreement
Second
such agreement between the U.S. Navy and County Government
COLTS NECK, NJ – Monmouth County
and Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWS Earle) signed a shared services agreement
today that continues a unique public-public partnership. Through the agreement,
the tasks that will be completed will reduce wildfire risk and increase
stormwater capacity/reduce flooding—increasing NWS Earle and the surrounding
communities’ resilience from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate
change.
This will be only
the second Military Installation Resilience shared service agreement in the
Navy. Monmouth County is paving the way for increased community resilience in
partnership with the nation’s military.
Monmouth County already offers shared services agreements
with other government entities, as well as school districts and emergency
service departments. Shared service agreements include 911 dispatch, records
storage and purchasing, among other services, as well as public works services
including milling and paving, tree trimming and removal, gypsy moth
preventative services, fleet services, guiderail installation and engineering and
surveying services.
“The County is proud to
build on our creative partnership with NWS Earle with this shared services agreement,”
said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison
to the County’s Office of Shared Services. “This agreement further demonstrates our dedication to
providing shared services to other entities, reducing duplication of services
and the burden on taxpayers.”
“Naval Weapons Station Earle and its missions are crucial to
our nation’s security and safety. It is an honor that the County can support
them by providing services through our Shared Services Program,” said
Commissioner Lillian G. Burry. “I want to commend the County and the leadership
at NWS Earle for their out-of-the-box thinking and partnering.”
“Today’s
signing of this Inter-Government Service Agreement affords the installation and
our neighbors in Monmouth County greater protection and resilience against the
effects of wildfires and storm surge,” said Capt. Ed Callahan, Naval Weapons
Station Earle Commanding Officer. “My team and I are delighted to have such a
strong partner in Monmouth County as we strive to meet those goals.”
Monmouth
County’s Shared Services Program is provided to reduce government expenses and
save the taxpayer’s money. With economies of scale, Monmouth County’s fee-based
business model is an opportunity to provide services and commodities to local public
partners at a lower cost. In turn, participating government agencies can lower
their capital and operating costs.
For
more information about Monmouth County Shared Services, go to www.visitmonmouth.com.
COLTS NECK, NJ - County Commissioner
Director Thomas A. Arnone gave opening remarks regarding a shared services
agreement with Naval Weapons Station Earle where the County will perform tasks
to reduce wildfire risk and increase stormwater capacity/reduce
flooding—increasing NWS Earle and the surrounding communities’ resilience from
the impacts of extreme weather events.
COLTS NECK, NJ - County Commissioner Director Thomas
A. Arnone and Capt. Ed Callahan, Naval Weapons Station Earle Commanding
Officer, signed the second shared services agreement between Monmouth County
and Naval Weapons Station Earle.
COLTS NECK, NJ - Members of the Monmouth County Board
of County Commissioners pose for a photo with Capt. Ed Callahan, Naval Weapons
Station Earle Commanding Officer (center) and members of his crew after signing
the latest shared services agreement between Monmouth County and Naval Weapons
Station Earle.
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