AGENDA DATE: 12/5/2018
TITLE:
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Perrone Robotics Performance Agreement
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Perrone Robotics Performance Agreement
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Johnson
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Perrone Robotics, Inc. (Perrone), based in Crozet, Virginia, was founded in 2003 and develops mobile autonomous robotics solutions.
Perrone desires to develop and launch an autonomous shuttle service for County residents in collaboration with JAUNT, Inc. ("JAUNT"), a public service corporation authorized to provide, and currently providing, transportation services in the Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and Nelson County.
Before launching the autonomous shuttle service for County residents, Perrone and JAUNT have identified a need to acquire and equip a vehicle with appropriate equipment to operate autonomously, conduct a pilot program to ensure that the safety and operation aspects of an autonomous vehicle are tested and, if testing is successful, launch a three-month pilot program shuttling members of the public on one or more routes in and around Crozet with a professional safety-trained driver on board supplied by JAUNT, followed related data collection and feedback.
At its November 14, 2018 meeting, the Board adopted a resolution stating that the Board, among other things, had determined that this project will promote economic development because it may enable Perrone to expand its business and further anchor its headquarters in Albemarle County.
This project also may inform County staff about impacts to its long-term plans, such as the Comprehensive Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, as well as to the future built environment in the County's Development Areas.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Economic Prosperity: Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investments, and tax revenues that s...
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