MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County announced that they have signed a shared services agreement with the Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWS Earle), becoming only the second Military Installation Resilience shared service agreement in the Navy.
This agreement will reduce wildfire risk and increase stormwater capacity/reduce flooding. It also increases NWS Earle and the surrounding communities’ resilience from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Monmouth County’s goal is to increase community resilience in partnership with the nation’s military.
According to the County, they already offer shared services agreements with other government entities, and also school districts and emergency service departments. These services 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,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s Office of Shared Services, said. “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,” Commissioner Lillian G. Burry said. “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,” Capt. Ed Callahan, Naval Weapons Station Earle Commanding Officer, said. “My team and I are delighted to have such a strong partner in Monmouth County as we strive to meet those goals.”
For more information about Monmouth County Shared Services, go to visitmonmouth.com.
