LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KELCO

Transportation Cmte · 2026-07-14 · resolution

Miami-Dade County resolution to waive formal bid procedures and approve a retroactive license agreement with Kelco Dadeland Associates, Ltd. for use of County-owned property near the Dadeland North Metrorail Station right-of-way, specifically at the northeast corner of S.W. 70th Avenue and US-1, for maintaining an illuminated directional sign. The agreement is retroactive to February 7, 2026, with a five-year initial term and four five-year renewal options, for a total potential term of 25 years. Annual rent is $6,000 for the first year, increasing by 3% each year, with total estimated rent of $218,755 over 25 years. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on September 1, 2026. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote. The sign is located in Commission District 7, represented by Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado. The County can terminate the agreement without cause with 180 days' notice. Kelco is the only entity authorized to install and maintain a sign in this area due to a zoning variance, precluding competitive procurement. The previous license agreement expired on February 6, 2026. The Department of Transportation and Public Works is the requester. The County Mayor is Daniella Levine Cava. The Deputy Mayor is Roy Coley. The County Attorney assigned is Bruce Libhaber. The monitoring responsibility is with Javier Bustamante, Assistant Director for Transit Project Management and Support Services. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.