COASTAL WETLANDS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County adopted a resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 38.86 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Coastal Wetlands Project. The property is being acquired from Masri Blackpoint, LLC, with The Nature Conservancy acting as assignor. The purchase price is $971,000.00, funded by the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program. The acquisition aims to preserve high-quality mangrove wetlands and associated coastal ecosystems, contributing to the protection of endangered species and increasing resilience. The property is located near SW 261 Street and SW 97 Avenue, outside the Urban Development Boundary. The Board of County Commissioners approved the resolution, authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute the necessary documents and accept the conveyance of the property. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.