DISCUSSION ITEMS RE: 2026-27 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-07-13 · legislation

This document is a legislative discussion item regarding proposed FY 2026-27 budget presentations from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, and Seaport Department. No specific project, site, or action is described beyond the budget presentations. The document states no address, parcel, acreage, or case number for any construction project. The item was presented to the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Key facts stated: MDAD reported a fourth consecutive year of more than 50 million passengers, a sixth consecutive record year in cargo volume, number one national ranking for total freight and international freight, a $14 billion capital program, an estimated 240-acre land shortage, and projected 77 million passengers by 2040. PortMiami reported a record high of 8.564 million cruise passengers, and stated it would bring an item to the next Board meeting to issue an additional bond to advance its capital improvement plan, with key infrastructure needs including cranes, bulkhead replacements, and maintaining control of and supply of fuel. MDEAT reported grant and procurement support for small businesses (more than 500 firms served through 14 workshops), housing assistance through down-payment and rehabilitation programs and an emergency construction program, and a feasibility study to bring a Howard University satellite campus to Miami-Dade County. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.