DCIP STATION 77

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

Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), seeks 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 cash match of $5,018,217.00 (30%) will be funded via the Fire District Fund. The station is in District 9 and will provide services to the Homestead region of Miami-Dade County and HARB. The project is on land previously owned by the base but now owned by Miami-Dade County. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The resolution is sponsored by Kionne L. McGhee. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel/folio, acreage, or number of units/lots. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.