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1. Here are the rules that were in place for PPPs when Maret and DPR negotiated the original deal. They didn't adhere to the laws, particularly as it relates to public disclosure and annual audit: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/2-273.06.html[/quote]
That's as of 2014. Try again.
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2. The renewal WOULD be subject to the new regs applied to the PPPs. Maret does not get to continue their original 10 year agreement under the old rules on PPPs. The renewal should have been open to a public RFP process to see if DC could get a better deal. Further, the renewal should include a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis.
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You seem so certain. DPR seems to disagree. Maybe you should discuss that with them. They are not here, and I am not them. 
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4. The Elllington field has never been "slated for Hardy." It is owned and controlled by Ellington at this time; funds for maintenance comes out of the Ellington budget. Bowser is trying to transfer the property to DPR. There is no guarantee at this time that Hardy will get access to Ellington. Further, no monies have been allocated by the DC government for a renovation of Ellington field.
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DPR seems to disagree on that point too.  Gordon Jr High used to occupy that building and used that field. It seems like a DCPS -DCPS deal would have a much lower hurdle though. I wonder how much Georgetown University has invested and still cares about it.

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5. The DC government paid over $15 million for the Jelleff land using debt. Taxpayer funds are used annually to service that debt. I'm not sure why you are conflating DPR with "paying for Jelleff." It doesn't matter. Taxpayers are paying so Maret can use the field - the debt service plus the costs to transport Hardy, SWW, and other public/charter students around the city for practices and games at the cost of $800/bus ride. That's insane. [/quote]

Using your numbers, DC made a sweet investment. They still own the land, and make generous use of it.
If taxpayers are concerned about the rates the DPR charges, to see a higher ROI, then they should adjust their rates across the board. Just explain that and I'm sure everyone will agree.
If DCPS wants to buy and maintain athletic fields, they can go and do it. Just have the Hardy PTO talk to them.
Bus rates are not material to this either. If every school in every ward pays that rate, then that sounds like a legitimate complaint. who has that sweetheart contract?[/quote]

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