EXCHANGE PROPERTY BETWEEN COUNTY AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA

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

Resolution approving a land exchange between Miami-Dade County and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The County will receive five fee simple parcels (Parcels 2, 5, 7, 8, and 11) totaling 1.318 acres, located along the west right-of-way line of SW 157th Avenue between SW 42nd Street and SW 26th Street, needed for roadway improvements to SW 157th Avenue. In exchange, the County will convey a 3.889-acre tract of County-owned land bounded on the north by SW 26 Street, the south by SW 28 Street, the west by SW 173 Avenue, and the east by SW 172 Court, located within the Bird Drive Basin. Both properties are appraised at $175,000.00. The resolution declares the County property surplus, elects not to reserve mineral rights, and authorizes execution of the exchange agreement and deeds. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, after being forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 6/10/2026. The project is located within District 11, represented by Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, who is the Prime Sponsor. Funding for design, construction, and right-of-way acquisition is estimated at $26,593,000. The roadway project consists of widening SW 157 Avenue from SW 42 Street to SW 26 Street to a four-lane roadway with raised medians, sidewalks, drainage, lighting, and other improvements. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.