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Advisory Services

Covers a variety of topics to help communities be successful in meeting the goals of the city council and addressing citizen needs in a professional, cost effective, manner by utilizing SCSC’s pooled resources.

Annexation Assistance

SCSC can help navigate the annexation process by facilitating discussions with landowners, adhering to state statutes, and meeting with the county and townships if necessary

Fire Service Agreements

SCSC can provide research concerning the latest trends in fire service delivery, facilitate discussions between cities and townships, complete cost analysis of service delivery, and provide examples of fire service contracts and/or joint powers agreements. SCSC can also assist with equipment ownership and purchasing.

Labor Relations and Negotiations

Internships

SCSC offers grants up to 400 hours for cities or counties who want to employ an intern working in general government disciplines. Internships are a great way to help with special projects and provide valuable work experience to a young professional. Funding is on a first come, first serve basis. Please send a letter of request to Wendell Sande.

Shared Service Studies

Administrative staffing, operational staffing, equipment sharing and cost analysis.

Cooperative Purchasing

Cooperative purchasing streamlines the bidding process and uses economies of scale to save local governments, counties and school districts money on their purchases. SCSC offers cooperative purchasing programs through Lakes Country Service Cooperative and Sourcewell. These two entities use the American Bar Association model procurement code for state and local governments, so the bidding and RFP process is complete. SCSC will assist you to become a member and save time and money by purchasing from ready-to-use competitively solicited contracts.