HOLE IN THE DOUGHNUT CONVEYANCE

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

Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved the conveyance of 32 acres of vacant, county-owned land adjacent to the Homestead Air Reserve Base to the United States of America for military purposes. The land, identified by portions of Folio Nos. 30-7901-000-0090, 30-7901-000-0210, and 30-7901-000-0220, will be transferred at no cost to the Department of the Air Force. An amendment to the resolution specified that approximately 2 acres, currently used by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) as a warehouse, would be conveyed after MDFR's relocation, anticipated by June 2027. The remaining 30 acres were declared surplus and conveyed immediately. The conveyance supports national defense interests and enhances the security of the airbase. A request to convey 5 acres to the Sheriff's Office was not incorporated as no formal request was submitted and the land was not part of the subject conveyance. Public comment was not explicitly stated as shaping the decision, but discussions over several years involved ensuring the airbase runway's protection and addressing MDFR's needs. The resolution required a two-thirds vote, which was achieved.