HOLE IN THE DOUGHNUT CONVEYANCE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved the conveyance of approximately 32 acres of vacant county-owned land adjacent to the Homestead Air Reserve Base to the United States of America, acting through the Department of the Air Force. The land, identified by portions of Folio Nos. 30-7901-000-0090, 30-7901-000-0210, and 30-7901-000-0220, will be used for military purposes to support national defense interests. The conveyance is at no cost, and provisions regarding appraisals were waived. An amendment to the resolution specified that approximately 2 acres, designated Parcel 2, would remain needed by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) until no later than June 2027, after which it would also be conveyed to the Air Force. The remaining balance, Parcel 1, was conveyed immediately. A request to convey five acres to the Sheriff's Office was not incorporated as no formal request was submitted and the property was not part of the subject conveyance. The resolution passed with an 11-0 vote. Public comment was not explicitly stated in the provided text, but discussions involved ensuring the Air Force had full access to and protection of the adjacent runway, and addressing the MDFR's continued need for a portion of the property.