Respondent #2

Type of Organization

c. Legislature

Top benefits of PPP

1. Cash flow

2. More flexibility in use of resources

PPP Concern 1

Less control over toll rates

PPP Concern Mitigation 1

Law and contract terms to include public role in setting toll rates.

PPP Concern 2

Contractual provisions that tie the hands of public entities

PPP Concern Mitigation 2

More knowledgeable public contract negotiators

PPP Concern 3

More expensive toll rates for longer periods of time with less public benefit

PPP Concern Mitigation 3

Public financing

PPP Concern 4

Not clear whether the private lessor will exercise good stewardship for the facility. When the lease is up, in what condition will the facility be returned to the public?

PPP Concern Mitigation 4

Performance measures

PPP Concern 5

PPP Concern Mitigation 5

Factors to consider by decision makers

Is it really cheaper? Are the benefits from using a PPP worth any additional costs borne by the public? Are the benefits worth loss of control of the facility?

Contract structures/techniques
to protect public interests

Other perspectives