February Luncheon: Funding Texas’ Future - A Crash Course in Public Private Partnerships

Do you understand the new “Texas Public Private Facilities and Infrastructure Act” and how it could affect your firm’s future approach to projects? State and local public agencies as well as higher education institutions such as Texas State University, the Texas Facilities Commission and Travis County are quickly adopting Public Private Partnership (P3) guidelines to help fund future projects.

Join the Austin SMPS chapter for a one-hour “crash course” in how this new Act is opening the door for Private Public Partnerships. Our distinguished panel includes:

• Tim Merriweather, Longbow Partners, took an active role in advocating for the development and passage of Senate Bill 1048. Tim will moderate our panel to show how this new legislation will provide opportunities for both the public and private sector.


• Rodney Moss, Senior Vice President, Legal, Balfour Beatty Construction, helped write the legislation. Rodney will provide a general understanding of the Act and discuss its highlights and restraints.


• James Martin, Managing Director, Edgemoor Financial, provides executive oversight for all of Edgemoor’s development activities. Jamie will provide insight on utilizing similar legislation in other states to accomplish projects such as the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, California.


• Rob Roy Parnell, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Texas State University System, provides oversight of the design and construction program throughout the Texas State University System (TSUS). He will discuss how Public Private Partnerships could be utilized to help creatively solve problems at their various campuses.

Seating is limited, so register early.

THE DISCOUNTED PRICE ENDS AFTER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH!!

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712

Attire: Business Attire

Event Registration Fee:
Member: $35.00 for a limited time ($45.00 original price)
Non-Member: $45.00 for a limited time ($55.00 original price)

RSVP Monday, February 13, 2012