City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to amend Section 3-3-2 (APPLICATION) of Article A (GENERAL PROVISIONS) of Chapter 3 (Purchases and Contractual Services) of Title 3 (FINANCE, TAXATION AND PROCUREMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended and consideration of a resolution for adoption of Guidelines for the use of the Virginia Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 ("PPEA").
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ISSUE: Should the City establish the City of Alexandria PPEA Guidelines ("Guidelines") that allow for the acceptance and review of unsolicited and solicited proposals under PPEA.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve the proposed amendment to Section 3-3-2 of the City Code on the first reading and schedule it for second reading, public hearing, and final passage on September 18, 2021;
2. Receive the attached proposed resolution in regard to the City of Alexandria PPEA Guidelines ("Guidelines"); and
3. On September 18, 2021, after public hearing, adopt the ordinance and the resolution.
BACKGROUND: Public-private partnerships are contractual arrangements between public and private sectors that allow for greater private sector participation in delivery of public sector projects, services, and infrastructure. Public-private partnerships serve as another tool to bring about investment and private sector expertise to the public sector.
The City of Alexandria has long been a part of public-private partnerships such as the Energy from Waste facility on Eisenhower Avenue, the construction of public parking garages, the Torpedo Factory, City Courthouse, affordable and workforce housing, as well as the upcoming Landmark Mall site redevelopment. The City also partners wit...
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