DLA WITH CR AVIATION LEASING, LLC

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-611-26 (File Number 261253) approving a 30-year Development Lease Agreement with one five-year renewal option between Miami-Dade County and CR Aviation Leasing, LLC for a 222,870 square foot parcel at Miami Executive Airport. The project involves the demolition of Buildings 109, 109A, and 109B and the construction of a 40,000 square foot aviation hangar with associated pavement, office space, and infrastructure. The minimum investment is $4,000,000.00, with an estimated $5,188,663.00 in rent and other revenue due to the County over the initial term, plus $1,620,000.00 in improvement rent, for a total projected revenue of $6,808,663.00. The resolution directs the County Mayor to seek approval from MDAD's traffic engineers, consulting engineers, and the Federal Aviation Administration as conditions precedent. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026, with an amendment adding whereas clauses about RER's dedicated permitting staff and expedited permit review. The Board adopted the resolution on July 21, 2026. The project is expected to create approximately 225 temporary jobs and 25 permanent jobs. CR Aviation will also establish an Apprenticeship Readiness Pipeline with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College. The document notes that TMB is a noise-sensitive airport and CR Aviation agrees to work with the FAA, the County, and MDAD's Noise Abatement Advisory Board to minimize adverse impacts. No public comment sentiment was stated in the document.