DLA WITH MQ TMB HOLDINGS LLC

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

Resolution R-610-26, File Number 261252, adopted by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, approves a 25-year Development Lease Agreement (DLA) with one five-year renewal option between Miami-Dade County as landlord and MQ TMB Holdings, LLC as tenant/developer for a 310,026 square foot parcel at Miami Executive Airport (TMB). The project is for the development of aviation hangar facilities, a taxi lane, and ancillary infrastructure, including a fixed-based operator (FBO) terminal, three aircraft hangars, fuel facilities, and a flight training school. The minimum investment is $7,000,000.00, with an estimated $6,372,695.00 in projected revenue to the County over the initial term. The development site is located north of the entrance road at SW 128 Street and east of SW 138 Avenue. The resolution directs the County Mayor to seek approval from traffic and consulting engineers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as conditions precedent. The item was introduced on 7/7/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026, with an amendment adding 'whereas' clauses about RER's dedicated permitting staff and expedited review timeframes. The project is expected to create over 60 temporary construction jobs and more than 30 permanent jobs. MQ TMB will provide a 'Community Benefit' through private agreements with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College, with annual donations per gallon of fuel sold. MQ TMB agrees to work with the FAA, County, and MDAD's Noise Abatement Advisory Board to minimize noise impacts. The land was valued at $2,000,000.00. The DLA includes a 180-day Due Diligence Period and a two-phase development schedule, with Phase 1 completion within 36 months and Phase 2 within 60 months of execution. The County will own all improvements upon completion. The project is in District 11, represented by Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, who is the Prime Sponsor. The final action was 'Adopted' with a 'P' pass/fail mark. The document does not state a specific street address or parcel/folio number. The document does not state a specific zoning change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment beyond the committee amendment and the absence of questions or comments at the committee vote. The business opportunity is for contractors and trades to pursue work on the design and construction of the two-phase development, including a 30,000 SF aircraft storage hangar, a 15,000 SF aircraft storage hangar, a 30,000 SF hangar/building for an aviation school, an FBO terminal, fuel facilities, aircraft and vehicle pavement, and associated infrastructure. The document states that RER has staff dedicated to permit review and is committed to a maximum review time of five business days per permit submittal, with less complex submittals possibly taking one to two business days. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel/folio number, or zoning change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment beyond the committee amendment and the absence of questions or comments at the committee vote.