David Evenhuis

October 05, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Monetization is the process of converting an asset into economic value. For municipalities and public sector entities, the process has historically involved the ownership and operation of public utilities like water and sewer systems. But the delivery of utility services is becoming increasingly complex and subject to greater regulation each year. And many public sector operators have experienced a decline in financial returns.

By David Evenhuis

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August 04, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Municipalities under financial pressure from rising budgetary costs and long-term obligations are increasingly looking for options to "monetize" publicly owned assets through transfers to private entities. Especially attractive are municipal water and wastewater systems. With the delivery of water and wastewater utility services becoming increasingly complex and subject to more and more regulation each year, municipalities have an additional incentive to sell or lease such assets beyond any expected financial windfall.

By David Evenhuis

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