Local Services & Utility Financial Advisory Services

IMG’s Local Services & Utilities finance practice members work with municipal officials and utility directors to identify realistic financial solutions through the application of project and corporate finance techniques, innovative finance, financial performance management, and financial markets know-how.  Today, many communities are experiencing the challenge of funding new, as well as renewing existing, infrastructure and the associated tax and rate pressure.  IMG can help through performing capital program and operations budget reviews, infrastructure funding evaluations, asset valuations, rate modeling, financing options analysis, and assisting in the implementation of solutions including Public-Private Partnership (P3) transactions. We help our clients navigate the requirement of IRS revenue proc. 97-13, executive order 12803 and SRF programs across the country.

IMG assists local government evaluate the financial and operational benefits of entering into P3s to operate and develop certain municipal functions, including parking garages, parks and recreational facilities, water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure.

IMG has extensive understanding of innovative finance sources and techniques for local governments and utilities and the disposition of assets including military base utilities. From revolving loan funds (SRF) to development capture techniques (including tap and impact fees), IMG understands the advantages and challenges of implementing a wide-variety of funding methods.  Our financial advisory staff works closely with our management and planning consultants to develop organization-specific solutions to the most complex municipal issues. 

IMG assists clients develop financial systems that provide quality and appropriate financial information to managers, shareholders/stakeholders, and organizational staff. We have devised ways to better link budgeting and financial planning processes with long-term organizational goals.

For more information on IMG’s Local Services & Utility Financial Advisory Services contact:

Sasha Page, Vice President or
Mark Halleman, Vice President