Vero Beach Airport projects advance: baggage‑claim renovation, parking expansion, terminal upgrades and stormwater work

Airport staff and consultants updated the city council on several airport projects including a terminal baggage‑claim expansion, associated terminal upgrades, and a parking‑lot expansion intended to add paved and grass parking to meet growing passenger demand.

Todd (identified in the record as airport staff) said the baggage‑claim expansion is one element of a larger terminal renovation that will also add covered walkways, a covered exterior waiting area, more space in the sterile area, restroom access, parking‑lot improvements and new lighting. He told the council the contract has been awarded to Proctor Construction and that the airport will bring a resolution to accept FAA funding on Feb. 11. Staff said FDOT funding is in hand and FAA funding acceptance is pending; if contract finalization and FAA paperwork proceed the airport expects a notice to proceed in early…