DLA WITH CR AVIATION LEASING, LLC

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

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-611-26 (File Number 261253) on July 21, 2026, approving a Development Lease Agreement between Miami-Dade County and CR Aviation Leasing, LLC for a 222,870 square foot parcel at Miami Executive Airport. The lease is for a 30-year term with one five-year renewal option. The project involves the demolition of Buildings 109, 109A, and 109B and the construction of a 40,000 square foot aviation hangar with associated pavement, office space, and infrastructure. The minimum investment is $4,000,000.00, with an estimated $5,188,663.00 in rent and other revenue over the initial term, plus $1,620,000.00 in improvement rent, for a total of $6,808,663.00. The agreement is subject to conditions precedent, including approval from MDAD's traffic engineers, consulting engineers, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The resolution also directs the County Mayor to provide an executed copy of the lease to the Property Appraiser's Office within 30 days of execution. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026, with an amendment adding 'whereas' clauses about RER's dedicated permitting staff and expedited permit review. The project is expected to create approximately 225 temporary jobs and 25 permanent jobs. CR Aviation will also establish an Apprenticeship Readiness Pipeline with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College. The land was valued at $2,600,000.00. The construction is phased, with Phase 1 completion within 18 months and Phase 2 completion within 36 months of the execution date. The project is in District 11, represented by Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez, who is the prime sponsor. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment beyond the committee amendment.