ACQUISITION OF THE FUEL FACILITY

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners considered Resolution File Number 261076, introduced June 9, 2026, by requester Port of Miami, to declare the acquisition of a fuel facility property located on Fisher Island, identified as Parcels 1 and 2 in the attached legal description, as a public necessity for the continued and future operation of a fuel facility for PortMiami and ancillary port purposes. The resolution authorizes acquisition by negotiation or purchase at appraised values, or by eminent domain, and authorizes an incentive offer not to exceed 15 percent over appraised value. The agenda date was June 16, 2026, item 8J1, where the Board action was 'Amended'. The item was reconsidered at the July 21, 2026 Board meeting, agenda item 15F1, with subsequent amendments read into the record. The final action is not stated. The document notes to see file 261369 for the final version as adopted and also see 261135. The property is currently owned by HRP Fisher Island, LLC, and operated by TransMontaigne Terminals, LLC, under a lease that will cease fuel operations by May 2027. HRP intends to repurpose the property from fuel farm usage to residential housing. Appraisals range from $25 million to $430 million. The acquisition will be funded by Seaport Revenue Bonds. The staff recommendation is to approve the resolution. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.