AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-228R, approving a month-to-month Airport Facility Lease Agreement for Commercial Use for Airport property located at 4400 Highway 21 with Air Carriage Over Texas, LLC; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: General Services
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Background Information:
Air Carriage Over Texas, LLC (ACOT) is a commercial hot air balloon operator that recently relocated from Albuquerque, NM to San Marcos.
ACOT currently operates two balloons with plans to add a third based on demand. Balloons launch at dawn every day (weather permitting) and follow all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations including radio communication requirements.
The City recommends award of a Facility Use Agreement for the use of the large parking lot located at 4400 Highway 21 (Airport Management Offices) for $35 per balloon, per launch to be p...
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