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RESOLUTION 2017-247 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION AUTHORITY, A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND AGREEMENTS WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS IN SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL APPLICATION, BY THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION AUTHORITY'S UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PILOT PROGRAM
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Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On October 25, 2017 President Donald J. Trump directed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. On November 2, 2017 the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) announced a drone integration pilot program (IPP). The IPP required a state or local government to submit a notice of intent to act as lead applicant for the program by November 28, 2017. Both the City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista submitted their intention to apply as lead applicants. However, since applying, city staff has been working with the City of San Diego, South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC), San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (SDREDC) and private technology companies to join in partnership on one regional application that would cover airspace located in both jurisdictions. The FAA strongly encouraged participants to work closely with industry partners and technical experts in the drafting of proposals for FAA consideration. The intent of our collaboration is to create the most compelling regional application that will be seen as innovative and competitive with other states and local governments, because only a select few will be chosen. As part of the application the FAA requires applicants have the ability to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) within five (5) days after receiving notice of...
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