Title
Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Revocable License Agreement Between The City Of Hampton, Advanced Aircraft Company, LLC and USA Waste of Virginia Landfills, Inc. to Use a Portion of Bethel Landfill, on a Temporary and Limited Basis, for the Purpose of Flight Testing Advanced Aircraft Company, LLC's HAMR Drone
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC) is an aeronautical engineering and aircraft manufacturing startup company currently located in the City of Hampton, specifically located in REaKTOR (formally called Peninsula Technology Incubator). The company was created by Bill Fredericks, an Aeronautical Engineer employed at Nasa Langley Research Center where he led various projects and successful flight testing’s. AAC produces vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) targeting military and commercial markets. The company’s first product, the HAMR UAS, is a hybrid electric multi-rotor with a 3.5 hour maximum endurance. In order to support AAC’s testing, research and development needs, they require adequate space to fly their vehicles and our seeking permission/approval to fly over the Bethel Landfill.
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Sections 15.2-1800 and 15.2-2100, as they may be amended from time to time, a public hearing is required for Council to properly consider this lease. City staff recommends approval of the Resolution. This matter was advertised pursuant to Va. Code §15.2-1813.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Conduct a public hearing and approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, USA Waste of Virginia Landfills, Inc. leases from the City certain real property addressed as 100 North Park Lane, commonly known as the “Bethel Landfill”, pursuant to that certain lease agreement dated May 1, 1986 (“Bethel Landfill Lease”);
WHEREAS, Advanced Aircraft Company, LLC ("AAC") is an aeronautical engineering and ai...
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