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 the 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 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, plus $1,620,000.00 in improvement rent, totaling $6,808,663.00. The agreement is subject to conditions precedent including approval from MDAD's traffic engineers, consulting engineers, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The resolution also directs the County Mayor to provide an executed copy of the lease to the Property Appraiser's Office within 30 days of execution. 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 project is in District 11, represented by Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, who sponsored the resolution. CR Aviation is a long-time tenant at TMB and an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station. The project will create approximately 225 temporary jobs and 25 permanent jobs. CR Aviation will establish an Apprenticeship Readiness Pipeline with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College, hiring a minimum of 10% of its on-site craft or maintenance workforce from approved apprenticeship programs, hosting at least two site visits or career events per year, and contributing a minimum of $5,000.00 annually. CR Aviation agrees to work with the FAA, the County, and MDAD's Noise Abatement Advisory Board to minimize noise impacts. The lease includes provisions for small business enterprise, Art in Public Places, Little Davis-Bacon Ordinance, Responsible Wages Ordinance, Residents First Training and Employment Program, and Employ Miami-Dade. The land was valued at $2,600,000.00. Construction is phased: Phase 1 includes demolition of Building 109B and site work, with completion within 18 months of execution; Phase 2 includes demolition of Buildings 109 and 109A and hangar build-out, with completion within 36 months of execution. The DLA includes a 180-day due diligence period. The County will own all improvements upon completion. The item was introduced on July 7, 2026, and the final action was on July 21, 2026.