Public private partnerships: Can small municipalities participate?

Abstract

This paper will attempt to explain in detail how Osgoode Township located in the city of Ottawa developed public-private partnerships to enhance economic viability.  It will explain why this alternative was chosen, describe the two partnerships now in place, how they work, and their principal strengths and weaknesses.  From the lessons learned the paper will then provide a policy framework for those communities wishing to consider pursuing similar partnerships as a method to sustain economic well-being and to provide innovative solutions to the business of local government in the future.

Keywords: public private partnership, policy, municipal government, Township of Osgoode