LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KELCO

Transportation Cmte · 2026-07-14 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to waive formal bid procedures and retroactively approve a License Agreement with Kelco Dadeland Associates, Ltd. for use of County-owned property near the Dadeland North Metrorail Station right-of-way. The property is located at the northeast corner of S.W. 70th Avenue and US-1, with the sign on the northwest corner of U.S. 1 and SW 70th Avenue. The agreement is for a five-year term with 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 agreement is retroactive to February 7, 2026. The applicant is Kelco Dadeland Associates, Ltd. The case file number is 261156. The Transportation Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The BCC agenda date is 9/1/2026. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote. The sign is an illuminated directional sign for the Hampton Inn. Kelco is the only entity authorized to install and maintain a sign in this area due to a zoning variance. The agreement includes a provision for the County to terminate without cause with 180 days' notice. The item is in Commission District 7. The Department of Transportation and Public Works is the requester. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.