DCIP STATION 77

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

Miami-Dade County legislative item seeks retroactive approval for grant funds up to $7,736,674.00 from the United States Department of War's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) for construction of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 77 in close proximity to the Homestead Air Reserve Base. The local match of 30% ($5,018,217.00) will be funded via the Fire District Fund. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board on 10/6/2026. The resolution also authorizes applying for additional DCIP funds if available and executing necessary documents. The station is in District 9 and will serve the Homestead region and HARB. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, square footage, or zoning change. Public comment sentiment is not stated.