1. Subject to the provisions of this act, the General Assembly authorizes James Madison University, with the approval of the Governor, to explore and evaluate an alternative financing scenario to provide additional parking, student housing, and/or operational related facilities. The project shall be consistent with the guidelines of the Department of General Services and comply with Treasury Board Guidelines issued pursuant to § 23-19(d)(4), Code of Virginia.

2. The General Assembly authorizes James Madison University to enter into a written agreement with a public or private entity to design, construct, and finance a facility or facilities to provide additional parking, student housing, and/or operational related facilities. The facility or facilities may be located on property owned by the Commonwealth. All project proposals and approvals shall be in accordance with the guidelines cited in paragraph 1 of this item. James Madison University is also authorized to enter into a written agreement with the public or private entity to lease all or a portion of the facilities.

3. The General Assembly further authorizes James Madison University to enter into a written agreement with the public or private entity for the support of such parking, student housing, and/or operational related facilities by including the facilities in the University's facility inventory and managing their operation and maintenance; by assigning parking authorizations, students, and/or operations to the facility or facilities in preference to other University facilities; by restricting construction of competing projects; and by otherwise supporting the facilities consistent with law, provided that the University shall not be required to take any action that would constitute a breach of the University's obligations under any documents or other instruments constituting or securing bonds or other indebtedness of the University or the Commonwealth of Virginia.