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. An amendment to the resolution specified that approximately 2 acres, designated Parcel 2, would be retained 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. The resolution required a two-thirds vote and waived appraisal requirements. Public comment included a request from Commissioner Gonzalez to convey five acres to the Sheriff's Office, which was not incorporated as no request had been submitted and the land was not part of the subject conveyance. The item was vetted over three years, with support from local and federal representatives.