Xing Jike immediately understood what Fang Zhicheng meant and said, "You want us to go to the enterprise to beg for alms?"
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said, "There are ways to beg for alms. Going directly to the companies to ask for alms is too crude and difficult."
Xing Jike showed a puzzled look on his face and asked, "What do you mean?"
Fang Zhicheng said: "There is a famous book called "Urban Management", which tells the story of the case of Kobe City Management introduced by the mayor of Kobe, Miyazaki Tatsuo, such as using the issuance of local government bonds and foreign debt to promote the development of urban construction, requiring real estate developers to bear all or part of the construction funds for related urban infrastructure, etc."
"You mean, you don't want to issue bonds?" Xing Jike looked a little unhappy. Treasury bonds were popular for a while more than ten years ago, but that was a national-level strategy after all. It would be ridiculous for local governments to issue bonds.
Fang Zhicheng shook his head, which made Xing Jike feel relieved. He said softly, "I think Dongtai can adopt the PPP model to attract funds."
The PPP model is that the government introduces some private funds to build major public projects. It is more suitable for projects such as highways and subways. He once mentioned it to Song Wendi, but it has never been realized. Fang Zhicheng is now thinking about using this model to solve Dongtai’s current financial difficulties.
Xing Jike frowned slightly, "This is a ground-breaking move, I'm afraid it will be difficult to pass in a short period of time."
Seeing that Xing Jike lacked confidence, Fang Zhicheng reminded him, "County Magistrate Xing, aren't you determined to make achievements in Dongtai? If you don't do something amazing, how can you fulfill your dream of being a county magistrate with nothing?"
Xing Jike's emotions were indeed aroused by Fang Zhicheng. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he pondered: "That's right! However, this is a huge project, and it will take some time to be effective. The financial situation is so tight now, and it's a bit unrealistic for us to do those empty things..."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and explained, "By linking 'begging' to PPP, we have a breakthrough in solving the problem, because we now have a good excuse to attract those big companies to hand over funds willingly. Raise funds first, so that we can safely get through this year's crisis."
Xing Jike raised his eyebrows and said with a wry smile, "This seems a little inappropriate. Borrowing from here and there, robbing Peter to pay Paul, is against the rules and regulations and poses great risks."
Fang Zhicheng explained: "This is less risky than misappropriating special fiscal funds. Don't forget that a team from the Finance Department came to Dongtai to conduct an audit some time ago. Now is the time when the storm is at its peak. We must not touch that money. We can only find another way out."
Xing Jike pondered for a long time, stared at Fang Zhicheng's clear eyes, and whispered: "Okay, we can only try our best. Go and file a report now, and I will bring it up at the Standing Committee meeting."
Fang Zhicheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. The PPP model was an idea that Fang Zhicheng had already had in his mind. He had discussed it with Song Wendi before and had laid the groundwork for it. Judging from Song Wendi's tone, he was still very optimistic about this more advanced urban management model.
Now that the county government is in a financial crisis, Fang Zhicheng took this opportunity to propose the concept of the PPP model to alleviate the urgent need. This is a plan that kills two birds with one stone!
Although Fang Zhicheng was the executive deputy county chief, Xing Jike was still the nominal head of the government. Such an important planning idea must be approved by Xing Jike before it can be implemented. That's why Fang Zhicheng was so earnest in explaining the benefits to Xing Jike.
Fang Zhicheng believes that the PPP model will definitely be an important way for the government to raise funds in the future. By integrating social resources to reduce the cost of urban operations, it is far wiser than taking charge of all urban infrastructure, big and small, by oneself.
Of course, the government cannot adopt the PPP model for all projects. The key to this model is to control risks and allow private investors to obtain sufficient profits.
Fang Zhicheng returned to the office and called Zhao Qingya. After a few pleasantries, he explained his intentions: "Does Hongda Group have any idea of becoming a city operator?"
Zhao Qingya had never heard of this concept, so she asked with a smile, "Please explain to me what a city operator is, and I'll consider it."
Fang Zhicheng thought for a while and continued, "Nowadays, most of the public projects in the country are basically managed and invested by the government from the early stage to the later stage. As a result, the government is under great pressure and the progress is slow. So I am considering whether we can introduce private capital in Dongtai to build some key public projects. Private capital can make good profits by investing in government public projects, which makes private capital closely related to urban construction."
Zhao Qingya nodded and said, "I can probably understand what you mean. Currently, most of the affordable housing in China adopts this model. However, many government public projects do not make much profit and are a burden to enterprises."
Fang Zhicheng thought to himself that Zhao Qingya was still very sober. Although he had only explained it briefly, she quickly found the risks. He smiled faintly and said, "There are many public projects that can make money, such as transportation, energy, municipal administration, environmental pollution control and operation, information, cultural and sports facilities, medical and elderly care services and other infrastructure. These are all promising."
Zhao Qingya pondered for a long time and said, "If someone else wanted me to participate, I would definitely refuse. After all, Hongda Group is very stable now, and there is no need to take risks to explore new areas. However, since you need it, I will not refuse."
Facing Zhao Qingya's straightforward answer, Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "Sister Ya is still the best!"
"So disgusting!" Zhao Qingya frowned and said with disgust.
Fang Zhicheng chuckled twice and said, "In the next few days, I will organize a public project bidding meeting. I hope you can participate then."
After finishing the call, Fang Zhicheng took out a "Feasibility Report on the Implementation of PPP Model in Dongtai County" from the drawer. After reading it carefully, he called Zhan Yao in and asked him to print several copies for use at the Standing Committee meeting.
Chapter 0397: Good at Flattery
After the Dongtai County Standing Committee meeting ended, Sun Weiming returned to his office with a lot of doubts. Fang Zhicheng suddenly proposed a "PPP model" at the Standing Committee meeting, which was a bit confusing. There were still ten days before the Spring Festival, and Fang Zhicheng's focus should be on "implementing the year-end bonus for civil servants in the county". How could he have the leisure to come up with a "PPP" model
Sun Weiming flipped through the feasibility report in his hand and read it carefully for a long time. He roughly understood what PPP was. This idea was very bold. If it were seven or eight years ago, it would definitely not be passed, and it would even be criticized as extreme left in ideology. He needed to know in detail what Fang Zhicheng was thinking, so he called Deng Hongguo. Ten minutes later, Deng Hongguo knocked on the door and came in.
Sun Weiming handed the "Feasibility Report on the Implementation of the PPP Model in Dongtai County" to Deng Hongguo and asked calmly, "Has Fang Zhicheng mentioned this report before at the government work conference?"
Deng Hongguo flipped through it and quickly shook his head, "It has never been mentioned. What's going on? Is Fang Zhicheng doing something new again?"
Sun Weiming nodded and said, "It was quite surprising that this report was suddenly brought up at the Standing Committee meeting today."
Deng Hongguo also showed a puzzled look, "Is Fang Zhicheng trying to divert attention? The financial situation this year is very serious, and the pressure on him is too great, so he deliberately threw out a new thing to divert attention."
Sun Weiming frowned and said, "You underestimate Fang Zhicheng. He is not that naive. If you carefully analyze his work ideas in less than three years, you will find that he is a person who can always bring surprises to others."
Deng Hongguo didn't expect Sun Weiming to speak so highly of Fang Zhicheng. "Boss, maybe I am short-sighted. I really can't see the mystery behind this feasibility report."
Sun Weiming pondered for a while and said, "Well! Since his fox tail has not been fully exposed, let's lure the snake out of the hole and wait for the right time to see what this Fang Zhicheng is up to."
Deng Hongguo smiled apologetically and said, "Boss, I think Fang Zhicheng has been forced into a desperate situation this time. His promotion speed is terrifying, but this also brings many problems, and his foundation is not stable enough. Even if he is capable enough, facing such a big hole in the county's finances, I am afraid he will be helpless. It is not easy to be the executive deputy county magistrate, so you don't need to take this report too seriously. This is a plan made by Fang Zhicheng to cut off the source of funds when he cannot fill the hole."
Sun Weiming nodded, and then asked Deng Hongguo about the recent developments of the county government. Seeing that there was nothing special, he was still confused.
Asking Fang Zhicheng to solve the problem of "difficult New Year" caused by the annual fiscal deficit was a major test given by Sun Weiming after Fang Zhicheng took office.
Fang Zhicheng has been working in the officialdom for more than three years. Although he is still a rookie, since he is in the position of executive deputy county magistrate, he must bear the corresponding test. The officialdom is cruel. The opponent will not sympathize with you just because you have just taken up a new position, so he will not let you get familiar with the job before fighting with you openly.
Take advantage of your illness to kill you! This is the eternal law of struggle in the officialdom.
Although Fang Zhicheng has joined the Standing Committee and become the executive deputy county magistrate, if he lacks ability and is unable to perform his corresponding duties, then as the class leader, Sun Weiming can completely remove Fang Zhicheng from his current position.