OPA-LOCKA AIRPORT WITH FOUNDRY MEEK VI, LLC

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-04-13 · resolution

This legislative matter, File Number 252290, concerning Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF), was withdrawn. It proposed approving the Third Amendment to the Phase VI Lease Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Foundry Meek VI, LLC. The amendment aimed to add 103,659 square feet of land to the existing leasehold, extending the development period by three years. The project scope included the development of a minimum of 18,000 square feet of aircraft hangar space, a 65-foot-wide taxiway, and 16 parking spaces. The estimated rent due to the County's airport system over the term was $22,890,000.00. The item was deferred multiple times by the Aviation and Seaport Committee before being withdrawn. During discussions, Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, sought clarification on fuel sales and requested community benefits linked to fuel volume if operations involved Fontainebleau and fuel. Mr. David Blount, representing Foundry Commercial, explained the development plans and noted uncertainty regarding specific fuel sales details. The item was ultimately deferred to allow for community benefit negotiations. The proposed development was expected to create temporary construction jobs and permanent operational roles.