Public-Private Partnerships – 93rd Winter Meeting

The Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Task Force was created in 2022 to raise awareness of P3 opportunities and challenges when investing in local infrastructure, particularly in light of significant federal funding recently made available by Congress. Task Force Chair Mayor Andre Dickens will lead a discussion on legislative and advocacy priorities of the Conference of Mayors P3 policies. This session is intended to prepare mayors by introducing them to who the new players will be in the administration and how cities can work with them.

• Rebuild Bonds for Capital Projects
  
• Federally Supported Consortium of Municipal Advisors for P3 Projects
  
• Continue educating local officials on P3 opportunities; (second session on P3 Success Factors)

ANDRE DICKENS

Mr. McCown served in several administrations in a variety of senior official capacities; will brief mayors on what to expect in the new administration concerning development and opportunities for P3s.

Mr. Niemeyer has served as Assistant Secretary for Naval Installations in the previous Trump Administration, and will brief mayors on what to expect in the new administration on cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

Mr. Ray is Corporate President of HNTB, one of the U.S.’ largest infrastructure engineering and consulting companies, and is a nationally recognized transportation professional with more than 20 years of experience in government and the private sector.

Dr. Farajian has served as a senior executive leading the Build America Bureau at USDOT (the Bureau) since April 2019. He is responsible for credit programs and loan guarantees with approximately $30 billion in the existing portfolio and nearly $100 billion in available lending capacity. The Bureau also has the authority to allocate up to $30 billion in tax-exempt private activity bonds that support multimodal transportation infrastructure. Through various technical assistance grant programs, the Bureau assists project sponsors in building capacity to analyze and utilize innovative financing and project delivery solutions such as Public-Private Partnerships (P3).

New Vice Chairs were appointed by President Ginther to expand P3 advocacy to all community-based assets. The Vice Chairs have particular focus and will discuss (1-3 minutes each).

Mayor of Newport News

Mayor of Riverside

ANDRE DICKENS

This session will focus on success factors for P3s, including education and best practices, nationally and globally. The Task Force has worked with our partners to educate municipal officials in communities across the country to better understand how alternative project delivery models can yield public benefits and the conditions necessary for success. This session will feature a presentation exploring the transformative potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in driving environmental sustainability. With examples from Veolia’s work in the United States and Canada, this presentation will showcase how collaboration between public entities and private companies can lead to innovative solutions in waste management, resource efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure. Gain a deeper understanding of how these partnerships can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. Finally, mayors will hear about the unique opportunities to deliver innovative solutions and community investment, and participate in an open forum to discussion.

Mr. Gilford leads policy for SIP, building public-private partnerships to deliver value to national, regional, and local governments and communities.

Mayor of Annapolis, MD

Mr. Moss leads the progressive development business unit at Hunt. With a development career spanning three decades, and degrees in both engineering and law, Rodney helps public entities navigate the complexities of social infrastructure, understand the risks, and adopt comprehensive solutions.

Mr. Van Heems joined Veolia in 2014 as General Manager of its subsidiary Siram in Italy. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Veolia Water France in 2016, before becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Veolia North America in 2021.

New Vice Chairs were appointed by President Ginther to expand P3 advocacy to all community-based assets. The Vice Chairs have particular focus and will discuss (1-3 minutes each).

Ms. Mitchell has 20 years of leadership, communications, and public affairs experience, including more than a decade advocating for and advancing P3s, most recently as Senior Director, Investments, Partnerships and Innovation at Infrastructure Canada.

With more than 20 years of high-profile management and operations experience, Ms. Buglione oversees every aspect of AIAI’s operations and national public outreach initiatives.

Mayors in attendance have the opportunity to ask P3 Advisory Board Members project-specific questions.