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The Future of
Water Partnerships In the West
September 28, 2010
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix AZ
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Organized by:
THE NCPPP WATER INSTITUTE
Underwritten by
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Global Water
Bronze Sponsor |
J.R. Filanc Construction
Bronze Sponsor |
PROGRAM AGENDA
Tuesday, September 28
| 7:30 am |
REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
sponsored by
VEOLIA WATER |
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| 8:30 am |
WELCOMING COMMENTS
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| 8:35 am |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Political, environmental and economic factors are impacting how communities deliver water services to their residents. Ms. Kristin Mayes, Elected Chairperson of the Arizona Corporation Commission, will discuss why public-private partnerships can be a valuable tool in addressing water infrastructure needs and what is needed to move these projects ahead. |
| 9:00 am |
THE FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS |
| 9:30 am |
ARIZONA’S WATER/WASTEWATER CHALLENGES
The state faces the need to manage water utilization of this limited resource, and the challenge of financing projects to meeting the public needs. This discussion will cover the true value of water (appropriate pricing, base on full life cycle cost analysis), reuse and reclamation, and the option of using PPPs to assist in meeting these objectives. |
| 10:15 am |
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WATER PARTNERSHIPS AND THE STATE’S NEEDS ASSESSMENT – ARE PPPs
PART OF THE ANSWER?
Industry professional will address the current needs and how to combine SRF and PPP resources. Through case studies and group discussions, the experts will illustrate how State and Local authorities have utilized public-private partnerships to meet the dual public policy objectives of water services delivery and environmental protection. |
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| 1:30 Pm |
FINANCING WATER PARTNERSHIPS
Water infrastructure can have a substantial price tag. Within our Nation’s current economic situation most public leaders may discover some of the best solutions for water financing? Experts discuss how to meet the financial challenges that arise and the process by which financing of these water partnerships can be structured. |
| 3:00Pm |
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ENERGY AND WATER – MANAGING THIS COMPLEX PARTNERSHIP
Water services are energy intensive. Two important topics being addressed are water utilization and conservation. Experienced operators outline how to manage this relationship for the most productive and efficient results through the use of public-private partnerships. |
| 4:45 Pm |
WRAP UP
What does this all mean? |
Speakers
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Keynote: Kristin Mayes, Elected Chairperson, Arizona Corporation Commission
Michael Deane, National Association of Water Companies
Grady Gammage, Gammage and Burnam
Len Gilroy, Reason Foundation/Arizona Privatization Commission
Trevor Hill, Global Water Resources, Inc.
Jim Holway, Western Lands and Communities
John Joyner, Infrastructure Management Group
Robert Kuta, CH2MHill
Susan Mays, CH2MHill
Sharon Megdal, PhD, University of Arizona, Water Resources Research Center
Robert Nicholas, Veolia Water North America
Richard Norment, National Council for Public-Private Partnerships
Eric Peterson, Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP
Bruce Rittmann, Ph.D., Center for Environmental Biotechnology in the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (Fuel Cells)
Sandra Sullivan, Veolia Water North America
Sandy Sutton, Arizona Water Infrastructure and Finance Authority
Teno West, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West LLC
Gary Yaquinto, Arizona Investment Council
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(Be sure to check back for updates
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Meeting LOCATION
September 28, 2010
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
800.325.3535
Make your reservation before September 10 and mention you will be attending
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NCPPP Water Partnerships workshop in order to receive the special group rate
of $129 per night. |
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