Utilizing pooled resources, SCSC provides a wide-range of services to help communities be successful.

Whether it's helping city councils meet their budgetary goals or addressing an annexation issue within a county, SCSC delivers in a professional and cost effective manner.

Annexation Assistance

• Facilitate discussions with landowners
• Adhere to state statutes 
• Meet with the county and townships
• Prepare and complete all necessary documents
  

Cooperative Purchasing

Cooperative purchasing streamlines the bidding process and uses economies of scale to save local governments and school districts money on their purchases. Cooperative purchasing programs are available through the Cooperative Purchasing Connection (CPC) and Sourcewell. We can assist your organization in becoming familiar with this program, allowing you to save time and money by purchasing from ready-to-use competitively solicited contracts. 

Fire Service Agreements

• Provide research concerning the latest trends in fire service delivery 
• Facilitate discussions between cities and townships 
• Complete cost analysis of service delivery 
• Provide examples of fire service contracts and/ or joint powers agreements 
• Assist with equipment ownership and purchasing 
  

Insurance and Wellness

Minnesota Healthcare Consortium's insurance pooling makes specially-negotiated rates available to public employers who join the cooperative network. Wellness programs designed to improve wellbeing and control health care costs are also available. Funding helps local sites carry out wellness activities for their employees. 

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. SCSC will provide $12.00 per hour up to 400 hours. Please send a letter of request to Wendell Sande or Mike Humpal.

Labor Relations and Negotiations

• Experience in contract negotiations with unions representing city and county employees 
• Consultations before negotiations to prepare local officials and staff 
• Research to support the position of local officials 
• Comparisons of wage and benefits across several similar size cities and counties 
• Concepts for contract language and meeting with union representatives

Shared Services Studies

• Administrative staffing 
• Operational staffing 
• Equipment sharing
• Cost analysis