WATER PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AT CONGRESS OF CITIES

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WATER PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AT CONGRESS OF CITIES

Public Officials to Discuss the Benefits of Existing Partnerships

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Dec. 6 -/E-Wire/-- What: A workshop illustrating how public-private partnerships in water and wastewater systems can benefit municipalities. Public official participants will discuss how they work with the private sector in their area to tackle challenges â including disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Katrina â and bring benefits to governments and their residents.

Where: The National League of Cities 82nd Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition Room 213D Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC

When: 4:45 p.m. Thursday, December 8; Refreshments will be served

Who: Scheduled Participants include:

*Phil Capitano, Mayor of Kenner, LA. *Gary Suddith, City Administrative Officer, City of Laurel, MS. *Kyle Sonnenberg, former Town Manager of Southern Pines, NC. *Joe Giambra, Commissioner of Public Works, Buffalo, NY. *Martin Black, City Manager, Venice FL

Why: This forum gives city administrators and executives an opportunity to learn more about public-private partnerships directly from their peers. Operations and Maintenance (O&M;) partnerships between WPC members and cities improve value by reducing costs, measurably improving system performance, adhering to environmental regulations, and improving service to citizens.

This session marks the debut of the WPC's Partnership Toolkit. Featuring an interactive CD, the toolkit provides city officials considering Public-Private Partnerships with useful tips, case studies and copies of the WPC's popular handbook, A Blueprint for Success: Establishing Public-Private Partnerships for Water and Wastewater Systems.

About the Water Partnership Council

The Water Partnership Council is a non-profit organization established by the leading providers of operational services for water and wastewater systems in the United States. The Council seeks to partner with citizens, local governments, and organizations committed to strengthening this country's water and wastewater infrastructure. Council members are American Water, OMI, Inc., Severn Trent Services, Southwest Water Company Services Group, United Water and Veolia Water North America.

For more information about the Water Partnership Council call (202) 466-5445 or visit www.waterpartnership.org.

Water Partnership Council

(202) 466-5445 ext. 6002

http://www.waterpartnership.org.

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