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) on July 21, 2026, 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 over the initial term. The agreement is subject to conditions precedent including approval from MDAD's traffic engineers, consulting engineers, and the Federal Aviation Administration. 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 review timeframes. The resolution directs the County Mayor to provide an executed copy of the lease to the Property Appraiser's Office within 30 days of execution. 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 in District 11, represented by Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, who is the Prime Sponsor. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.