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 addressed the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department's (MDFR) continued need for approximately 2 of the 32 acres, which will remain with MDFR until no later than June 2027, after which they will be conveyed to the Air Force. The remaining balance of the 32 acres was declared surplus and conveyed immediately. A request to convey five acres to the Sheriff's Office was not incorporated as no formal request was submitted and the acreage was not part of the subject conveyance. The resolution required a two-thirds vote and was amended to clarify the phased conveyance and MDFR's temporary use. Public comment was not explicitly detailed, but discussions involved ensuring the Air Force had full access to the runway and addressing concerns about MDFR's needs. The item was vetted over three years. The land was originally transferred to the County from the U.S. Government at no cost and is being reconveyed under similar terms. Water main extensions will be required for the property, and the Air Force must obtain easements. An environmental baseline study by HARB is pending.