Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Eligible facility" means any facility developed, operated or held in accordance with this Act, including any existing, enhanced, upgraded or new facility used or useful as public infrastructure, including, but not limited to, facilities related to transportation, water, wastewater, public buildings and any other public facilities, as well as appurtenances thereto.
"Private partner" means a person, entity, or organization that is not the federal government or any other public sponsor.
"Public private partnership" means any of the following types of agreements:
(1) Agreements whereby the private partner assists the public sponsor in defining a feasible project and negotiates fair and reasonable terms for implementing the project; and
(2) Agreements whereby the private party assumes responsibility for delivering, improving, operating and/or maintaining eligible facilities in accordance with established performance specifications and payment terms.
"Public sponsor" means any department or agency of the State, any department or agency of a county, any cities, special districts, regional transportation agencies, any public corporation established under state law or county ordinance, joint powers authorities or any intergovernmental agency or corporation.