Miami-Dade County will try to seize the fuel depot that serves PortMiami, according to a report by the Miami Herald.

Sold to realty developers earlier this year, the facility is located on Fisher Island and is the only fuel source available for vessels operating from Miami.

As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the depot has been in the middle of a dispute since late 2025.

While new owners plan to close it to build new luxury residences at its location, port and town officials have been studying potential solutions for the issue.

Authorities have now decided to pursue an eminent domain proceeding against the fuel yard, the Miami Herald report said.

Commissioners will try to pay less than the $400 million that new owners are asking for the facility, the news source added.

The plan was launched at the request of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and will have Miami-Dade declaring itself the owner of the property.

The county will then put down a deposit for a portion of the land’s alleged value before going to court to finalize a forced sale.

During the trial, a jury will decide how much Miami-Dade must pay for the property, which was acquired by its current owners in 2025 for $180 million.

The Miami Herald said that Commissioner Raquel Regalado was the only one to vote against the plan, which was sponsored by Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. Regalado noted that the decision comes with legal risks, adding that the plan may affect the county for the next 50 years.

The Florida newspaper said that the location was acquired by Miami developers Russell Galbut and the Related Group.

While the owners have announced plans to close the yard and build luxury condos in its place, a previous agreement requires fuel sales to continue through May 2027.