In an effort to cut budgets and create efficiencies, city agencies are pairing up.

Last week, the city announced that Denver International Airport and Denver Parks and Recreation are sharing 25 seasonal workers. Parks and Rec doesn't need as many employees in the winter because park vegetation doesn't need as much care.

DIA, on the other hand, needs more employees in the snowy season, relying on contract workers to make sure planes can take off.

Instead of potentially increasing layoffs among the existing staff, Denver Parks and Rec is giving DIA 25 of its veteran employees, said spokeswoman Jill McGranahan.

"It's significant savings for the airport and significant savings for Parks and Rec, but what's most important to us is saving city jobs," said Jeff Green, spokesman for DIA.

DIA will take over paying the employees - who started training last week - for the next six months, a move which will save approximately $700,000 for Parks and Rec.

These aren't the only two organizations currently marrying resources, and possibly not the last. Denver Public Works Solid Waste Management recently announced it will provide trash and recycling services to Denver Public Schools.

In turn, DPS is deferring the purchase of new garbage trucks and saving on operational costs since the city will be paid for its services.