PLZEN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE II

A multi-sector framework facility for financing investment schemes that the Plzen City will undertake within the framework of the 2007-13 EU programming period. The project will comprise schemes co-financed by EU Structural Funds as well as, eventually, the City’s own investments. The schemes, mostly of small and medium size, will pertain primarily to urban renewal, environment, transport and to other sectors under the City’s responsibility.

The improvement and upgrading of municipal infrastructure is a pre-condition for the City's continuing development, and a pre-requisite for increasing its attractiveness to investors, whilst simultaneously improving the quality of life of its citizens.

The Operational Programmes, to which most of the schemes included in this operation belong, are subject to a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) under the EU Directive 2001/42/EC. Some of the schemes to be financed may fall under the requirements laid down in the European Directive 85/337/EEC and subsequent revisions. The Bank will request to be informed of the actions/decisions taken by the Promoter on the necessity of undertaking an EIA for them (to be further examined during appraisal).

The promoter as a public administration entity is required to follow the EU public procurement rules as implemented by national law.