DCIP STATION 77

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

Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), is 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 MDFR Fire Station 77 in close proximity to the Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB). The local match of 30% ($5,018,217.00) will be funded via the Fire District Fund. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to apply for, receive, and expend additional funds if available through the grant program, and to execute all necessary documents and amendments. The project is in District 9 and will provide services to the Homestead region of Miami-Dade County and HARB. The land was previously owned by the base but is now owned by Miami-Dade County. Approximately 54,000 residents live within a five-mile radius of the installation. The grant award will be monitored by the MDFR Grants Management Bureau. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.