PDF: SB 321: Public-Private Partnerships for Water SupplyPDF: SR 822: Retail Development at Rest StopsPDF: HB 1200: School Soliciting for DonationsPDF: HB 1310: Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Soliciting for DonationsPDF: HB 1199: Department of Natural Resources NonprofitTrends in local privatization* Public delivery (public employee entirely)* For-profit privatization* Intergovernmental contracting* Non-profit privatization* Franchises, subsidies and volunteersSource: International City-County Management Association 2007 survey
By Ashley Speagle
Correspondent
ATLANTA — Some Georgia lawmakers attempting to fund a $17.7 billion budget for fiscal 2011 without stimulus dollars, maglev millions or Race to the Top rewards now are looking at another source of funding: privatization.
Bills that have passed in at least one chamber this session would allow businesses or private developers to build water reservoirs, operate highway rest areas and support a variety of state programs.