Abstract |
The guide is primarily designed to give local officials the key information necessary to establish public-private partnerships. Specifically, the guide provides: a primer on what public-private partnerships are and the benefits that can be gained by working with the private sector; an action checklist, explained how to build a partnership; a review of financing, procurement, and the service agreement that binds public and private interests; and a list of potential contacts and information related to municipal services, finance, and public-private partnerships. The document was written for local governmental officials (e.g., mayors, city managers, department heads, and city council members) who are interested in developing public-private partnerships; state governmental officials who need information on how to put together a partnership to use in working with local government officials; and leaders in business, finance, banking, and industry who need to understand the constraints under which local officials must operate in implementing a public-private partnership. |