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, as landlord, and CR Aviation Leasing, LLC, as tenant and developer, for a 222,870 square foot parcel of land at Miami Executive Airport. The agreement is for the development of aviation hangar facilities and ancillary infrastructure, with a minimum investment of $4,000,000.00 and an estimated $5,188,663.00 in rent and other revenue due to the County over the initial term. The project includes demolition of Buildings 109, 109A, and 109B, followed by construction of a 40,000 square foot hangar with associated pavement, office space, and supporting infrastructure. The resolution directs the County Mayor to seek approval from traffic and consulting engineers and the Federal Aviation Administration as conditions precedent. The item was introduced on July 7, 2026, and was amended at the Aviation and Seaport Committee meeting on June 8, 2026, with a favorable recommendation. The amendment added 'whereas' clauses addressing RER's dedicated permitting staff, expedited review of building permits, committed review timeframes, and the Board's affirmation of its commitment to expediting permit review at MDAD. The document states the project will create approximately 225 temporary jobs and 25 permanent jobs. The document also states CR Aviation will establish an Apprenticeship Readiness Pipeline and contribute a minimum of $5,000.00 annually to support apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College. The document notes that CR Aviation agrees to work with the FAA, the County, and MDAD's Noise Abatement Advisory Board to minimize potential adverse impacts to surrounding communities, including noise impacts. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.