Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a lease agreement with Skydive Addiction, LLC, d.b.a. Skydive Killeen at Skylark Field.
Summary
DATE: September 20, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: SKYDIVE KILLEEN LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVAL (SKYLARK FIELD)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Airport staff was contacted by Skydive Addiction, LLC, d.b.a. Skydive Killeen about the possibility of relocating their existing Skydiving business to Skylark Field. Several meetings and airport site visits were conducted, as well as a review of their business plan and safety & operations plan. Also, we held meetings with other Skylark Field commercial stakeholders and held a town hall meeting with all Skylark tenants to inform them of the potential tenant and allow them to ask questions. Additionally, we reviewed Skydive Killeen's safety record and had the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conduct a safety review for skydive operations at Skylark Field. Meetings were also held with Airport staff, Skydive Killeen, FAA, Fort Hood Air Traffic Control, and the Fort Hood Air Traffic and Airspace Officer, to discuss safety and operational concerns. After a thorough review, the FAA determined that skydive operations can be done safely at Skylark Field.
Staff has negotiated a lease agreement with Skydive Addiction, LLC, d.b.a. Skydive Killeen to lease a 1,570 square foot office space, and the fire bay, in the old fire department building at Skylark Field. The term of the lease agreement is for a period beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2027. The agreement will authorize the tenant the right to engage in the activities of a commercial skydiving operator to include parachute rigging and classroom activities.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Alternatives considered were: (1) leave the facility vacant while continuing to solicit for other aviation business that may provide a better benefit to the airport, o...
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