Calendar

Public Private Partnerships  (PPP) and the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Task Force: A discussion of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Task Force, including definitions and background of PPP and PFI and discussion points for the task force charter.

Arizona Legislation for Public-Private Partnership (PPP): A review of Arizona Public-Private Partnership (PPP) legislation, including current legislation, a discussion of changes needed to current legislation and issues with Arizona Statutes.

Legislative - Statutory changes for PPP/PFI: Beginning with an overview of the Private-Public Partnership (PPP) concept for large transportation projects, process subcomponents, public sector comparator (PSC) and value-for-money (VFM) report, this presentation launches into draft Arizona legislation for PPP. The presentation displays the legislation and suggested changes.

Public Private Partnership (PPP) 2008 a Look Forward: A review of Arizona Public-Private Partnership (PPP) legislation, including why PPP and why now, how we got to where we are, current PPP legislation, issues with Arizona statutes, and a summary of the current draft legislation by section.

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) - The Value for Money Test Increasing Importance of Technical Advisor: The use of public feasibility studies to determine value and interest for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). A discussion of the current situation in the USA, the future situation in the USA, GAO findings, and procurement principles. A review of a feasibility study, including the programme and project level assessment, factors driving value for money, and value for money.

Public Private Partnerships - A Solution to Arizona’s Infrastructure Needs? A discussion of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), including what they are, transfer of risk, risk versus return, incorporating a lifecycle approach, and benefits of PPPs. This presentation also reviews Privatized Lease To Own (PLTO), including defining PLTOs and reviewing the PLTO components, agreements, development team, deal structure, Arizona legislation, and Arizona PLTO examples.

Reorganizing and Reprioritizing Our Efforts: There have been many changes to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative over the last couple of years. This meeting focuses on examining at our task force and the various committees – legislative, education, model process and conference -  to reformulate the committees, identify major goals and objectives, recharge, and move forward. This meeting will set the strategy for all of our efforts in the coming year.

Prospective Public Private Partnership (PPP) Legislation: Review the 2008 Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislative bills that were proposed but did not pass. Examine the bill that was generated by the Task Force and discuss the plans forward for 2009. Discuss the PPP Conference and a supporting a “legislature education day” in early January.

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Transportation: A review of proposed Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislation, including definitions of key terms, project delivery methods and procurement options, key provisions, confidentiality, funding and finance, government agreements, property interest dedication, eminent domain, and federal laws and severability.

Local Perspective of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs): A discussion of how Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) can benefit Arizona, including a look at infrastructure needs by 2032, and the transfer of risk. Mr. Aller reviews the various forms of PPPs, including typical PPPs, such as Privatize Lease to Own,  the varying degrees of PPPs, legislation, and the market.

Taylor Place: A Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project Profile: A review of Taylor Place, one of the first Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Downtown Phoenix, including the background, process, project, and delivery. Complete with photos and images, the background covers location, the project vision, timeline, program budget. The process overview includes what it takes to get the project done, elements of a PPP project, financial organization chart, and the development process. The presentation uses photos, images, and drawings to review the project, including the ASU campus context, plans, lighting, and more. It also provides an overview of the project delivery and the end results.

“Lighting the Fuse” – An Interactive Public Private Partnership (PPP) Finance Discussion: A review of Public Private Partnership (PPP) finance options and the Arizona I-17 project. A discussion of finance options, including project finance versus public finance, the evolution of project finance lenders, project finance role in PPPs, project finance as an asset class, why project finance is at risk in the U.S., and options and what we can do. A brief overview of the Arizona I-17 project, including the concept, potential participants, a glossary of key terms, and the conceptual structure, ownership, and revenue flows.

Contractual Arrangements for Vertical PPPs: A discussion of the overall transaction structure of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and how the individual arrangements fit together. 

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Arizona - The New Tool in the Toolbox: A fresh look at how Arizona's new Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislation can help Arizona deliver those sorely needed transportation projects. Why Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)? This presentation explores PPPs, reviews the legislation and why it matters, examines advantages and disadvantages of PPPs, and discusses lessons learned.

A Path Forward for 2010 - Task Force Committees: Creation of four new committees - Education including educational content for the the 2010 Conference and task force meetings; power generation; vetting potential PPP projects for owners, and; policy committees. A discussion of the goals for each of these breakout committees.

This is the initial meeting of the ACE PPP Policy Committee. Attendees will be working on defining the group's goals and objectives, needed resources and planning for the 2010 year.

This meeting is the first of regular monthly ACE meetings that will be held in Southern Arizona. We will set a course to reach out to all parties in the state to provide a platform for discussion of current issues, provide a networking opportunity and bring current training and information. Please see the agenda for more details regarding this meeting.  

The meeting will include industry and owner updates on current issues and PPP projects.  It will also include an educational presentation and working committee updates.

The monthly Public Private Partnership (PPP) meeting will not be held.  Please support the APWA Statewide Conference on August 2 - 3, 2010, being held at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Join the Alliance for Construction Excellence, Arizona State University as we host our 4th Annual Public Private Partnership Conference, "Tools for the new Econonmy"

Don't miss out on the one day educational conference featuring key industry decision makers and professionals as our guides.

Topics to be discussed

• How to do successful PPP projects
• Issues surrounding PPP policies
• The in's and out's of Power Purchase Agreements
• Case studies and lessons learned from real projects

Join us as we welcome Mr. Pierce Homer, the former, longest serving, Virginia Secretary of Transportation, as he presents "Leveraging Partnerhships to Build Infrastructure - the I-495/Capital Beltway HOT Lanes". 

The $2 billion public-private Capital Beltway HOT Lanes project comprising of the installation of 14 miles of two new HOT lanes in each direction; the I-495 Beltway.  The project created a seamless HOV network and upgraded 12 key interchanges and new access points while replacing more than $260 million of aging infrastructure, including more than 50 bridges and overpasses within this section of I-495.  To improve access HOT lanes it included construction of carpool ramps that connect with two critical interchanges.  Leveraging of financial resources created an opportunity to enhance community relations as well as the replacement of existing soundwalls and construction of new soundwalls to double existing noise reduction tools for surrounding neighborhoods.

Panelists will present the following:
“Waiting for Superman – How Can Public Private Partnerships Assist in Creating the Education System Arizona Needs?”

The first of a series, this program will evaluate what we can do to assist in helping charter schools within the communities that they serve. The panel will discuss what charter schools do to encourage students to attend their schools. There is a perception in the media and the public sector that charter schools take students and funding from the public school system. As a result, the public schools need to manage with less money for teachers and student activities. The public schools feel they are not viable in the community. How can our communities develop a program which can benefit both public and charter school systems? The panelists will also discuss the pros and cons of funding charter schools. As Mortimer Adler, an American philosopher, educator, and popular author once said “…the best education is the best education for all”. This panel will explore how we as an industry can help build schools which are good for students.

Panelists:

• Eileen Sigmund, CEO, Arizona Charter Schools
• John R. Snider, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets, LLC
• Dan Scoggin, CEO, Great Hearts Academies

A portion of the meeting will be a working session to begin development of the 2011 Annual Public Private Partnership Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2011.  We will also discuss potential topics and speakers for future monthly Task Force meetings.

Waiting for Superman - Part III -" How Private Schools meet the needs of Children in Arizona"

Our guest spekaer Jill Kessler, Head of School, Padres Jewish Day School will explore how private schools must excel to meet the needs of parents who are paying tuition for their children to receive a higher quality education.  Private schools must up their game to demonstrate to parents the value of their dollar (they not only pay tuition but taxes). 

Discussion will include funding challenges for Private Schools, comparison of Private Schools to Charter and Traditional Schools, how Private schools market themselves, demonstrate educational expertise and make sure each student excels.

Register today! 

"Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation (PCDIC) - Come and learn how PCDIC and the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) can finance qualified commercial real estate projects with $61 million New Markets Tax Credits Allocation"

Speakers:

• Roberto Franco, Assistant Director, Community and Economic Develoment Department, City of Phoenix
• Karen Romero-Leone, Vice President & Treasurer, Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation

Speakers will discuss the $53 million NMTC award received in February 2011.  If you or your client is a small business owner, developer or nonprofit seeking to finance commercial real estate projects in the NMTC census tract you do not want to miss this presentation.  PCDIC will work with financial institutions and investors to incorporate NMTCs to provide credit enhancement and mitigate lending risks.  Qualified projects will be located in distressed NMTCs census tracts and include:

• Owner occupied small businesses
• Mission driven nonprofits
• Biomedical facilities
• Green industries

The goal is to encourage private sector investment in neighborhood revitalization and stabilization in low to moderate income communities in Phoenix, AZ.

PCDIC has funded $276.5 million in loans constructed in targeted areas, resulting in an additional $370 million in private investment and creating over 4800 construction jobs and more than 4000 long term jobs.  PCDIC's portfolio includes Cityscape Office Tower, CityScape's Kimpton Palomar Hotel, University of Arizona Medical School in downtown Phoenix, Spectrum Mall, Maryvale YMCA, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, Hacienda Healthcare Skilled Nursing Facilty and Phoenix Rescue Mission's Changing Lives Center.  PCDIC is a 501 3 (C) not profit corporation.

Join us this month as we welcome Warren Meyer, President, Recreation Resource Management, Phoenix, AZ.  The topic of his presentation will be "Keeping Public Parks Open using Public Private Partnerships".

Nearly every public recreation agency in the country is facing park closures and growing deferred maintenance due to rising costs and budget cuts.  However; a few agencies have been able to keep all their parks open and well-maintained despite recreation budget cuts.  The key to this success has been by using public-private partnerships (PPPs) to reduce the cost of operating public parks. As this model is better understood, agencies are increasingly seeking private partners to not just operate the parks but to rebuild, restore and expand park infrastructure.

The PPP Conference Committee will give an update on the Annual Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 18.

Join us this month as we welcome David Roderique, CEcD, President and CEO, Downtown Phoenix Partnership as he discusses the "Revitalization of Downtown Phoenix and how P3s have served as Useful Tool".  He will focus his presentation on how public private partnerships have played a critical role in the redevelopment of downtown.  There has been about $4 billion in new investment in downtown in recent years and many of the key projects, including ASU Downtown, the Biomedical Campus and CityScape, have been public private partnerships.

Register and reserve your seat today.