8. MY PARTICIPATION/ROLE IN THE
PROJECT BEGAN:
1. Pre-selection
2. During RFP
process
3. After Selection
4. V- not sure how
to phrase…
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11. WHAT
A public private partnership
(PPP, P3) is a government
(public) service or private
business venture which is
funded and operated through a
partnership of government
(public) and one or more
private sector companies.
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19. WHEN THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED THE
STUDENT/DEVELOPER RELATIONSHIP IS
OVER- WHEN THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED
THE UNIVERSITY/STUDENT
RELATIONSHIP BEGINS.
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2. False
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28. DIVERSE UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES
Lack of $
Preservation of debt capacity
Lower development cost
Lack of expertise
Faster delivery
Operational savings/efficiency
Potential revenue
Reduced liability
Expand land holdings
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31. WHAT DEVELOPERS NEED FROM INSTITUTIONS
Strong institutional leadership
Information to effectively evaluate options
Institutional strategic plan
Campus master plan
Capital improvement plan
Strategic housing plan
Housing facilities analysis
Res Life outcomes/assessment methods
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37. TRANSACTION STRUCTURE & FINANCING ALTERNATIVES
General Obligation Bonds
• University ownership & risk
• Lowest cost of capital
• Direct debt of University
• Developer is service
provider
Taxable Project-Based Debt
• Developer takes construction
risk
• University and developer
share cash flow
• Long-term management
agreement
Tax-Exempt, Project-Based Bonds
• Use of a 501(c)3 foundation
• Cash flow to University
• Debt/credit impacts
Developer Equity
• Developer ownership & risk
• Ground rent to
University/Foundation
• Property tax implications
• Ownership/control vs. risk
assumption
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Handout presidentDefining P3What is it?Why would you do it?What’s in it for YOU?
Defined
Place holder for Case Study
Notes for Case Study
Place holder for Case Study
Since 1990- 325+ institutions nationally, Canada+(source:George K. Baum)
Insert video of Dr. Aaron HartMyth Buster: Cookie Cutter approach/Lose control of the project/Expensive
Insert Video of NorbMyth Buster: NorbDunkel, UFL- “when developers get a signed contract the relationship with the student ends, when universities get the contract the relationship begins”Residence Life ProgrammingCustomer ServiceAccountability
Insert video of CindyMyth Buster: Cindy Felice, Quality of Construction-substandard constructionUniversities have the ability to drive construction standards- give/take/ feasibility
Campus housing changes in product inventory and consumer expectations
Focus: PROCUREMENT PROCESS - RFI, RFEI, RFQ, RFP, ETC.Pick a “Partner”… Not a Proposal:Fully understand and prioritize theUniversity's goals and objectivesAnalyze financing and ownershipalternatives gaining a clear understandingof the specific pros and cons of eachInvolve the University in the programdevelopment and product design at theinstitution’s desired levelCustomize the management planCraft the procurement allowing the University to maintain decisionmakingcontrol of pertinent factors throughout the transactionstructuring and design process
Items to be determined before theprocurement process:Forming the “right” campus review teamAssessment of the existing student housingOperational models wiling to be consideredDesign standards and Construction specificationsContract relationships versus control processes
Regardless of motivation- new or improved housing & the community built inside means an increase in applicants, yield, increased retention, lower attrition, better completion rates- competitive advantage
Private sector has demonstrated a core competency to deliver Modern, Consumer based housing that students and parents desire
University Preparation. Handout: List of Questions to Consider pg: 123
Timelines, economy of scale , efficiency and effectiveness of delivery – with institutional budget issues
Balancing University Objectives: desired level of control of the student experience against minimizing the impact on the balance sheet and preserving debt capacityTrend: Grounded in 50+ years of private sector campus housing development and operations experience
4 KEY COMPONENTS OF FEASIBILITYTransaction Cost-cost of capital an financing covenantsDevelopment Cost-construction, LEED, parking solutionsOperational Expenses- res life and operating costsMarket Rental Rates- student rates, local market
Place holder for Structure info- how much to we want to go into options?TRANSACTION STRUCTURE & FINANCING ALTERNATIVESGeneral Obligation BondsUniversity ownership & riskLowest cost of capitalDirect debt of UniversityDeveloper is service providerTaxable Project-Based DebtDeveloper takes construction riskUniversity and developer share cash flowLong-term management agreementTax-Exempt, Project-Based BondsUse of a 501(c)3 foundationCash flow to UniversityDebt/credit impactsDeveloper EquityDeveloper ownership & riskGround rent to University/FoundationProperty tax implicationsOwnership/control vs. risk assumption
Case study part 2Getting and keeping a place at the tableCredibilityKnowledgeInfluenceRelationships
Debate is the degree to which universities should privatize & which transaction structure they should use
Advice: Learn, Listen to friends- listen for context, Be the expert on your market & your future market, stay up on changes and trends->P3 strategy- review options
Von here we could go back and forth with your points….
Campus StakeholdersAdministration and Chancellors OfficeDeveloperClear distinction between stakeholders anddecision makers
Von- this is the initial outline you provided:Public Private PartnershipsWhy PPP?ProsCovers lack of funding and preserves debt capacityLower cost of development (architect, engineering, approvals, etc.)Strong expertiseQuicker timelinesLower operational costsReduced institutional liabilityConsConstruction type and qualityLoss of control for decisionsLength of ground lease commitment PPP financing optionsPPP builds and finances University finances and PPP buildsUniversity creates 501(c)3