DCIP STATION 77

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

The document is a legislative item for a resolution seeking retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $7,736,674.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of War's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation through its Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) for the construction of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 77 in close proximity to the Homestead Air Reserve Base. The local cash match of up to $5,018,217.00 would come from the Fire District Fund. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, assigned to the County Attorney on 8/20/2026, and is scheduled for the Safety and Health Committee agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8E. The status is 'In Committee' and no final action is stated. The applicant is the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department, and the prime sponsor is Kionne L. McGhee. The document states the station is in District 9 and will provide services to the Homestead region and the base. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.