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Vero Beach approves FDOT grant to replace roofs on 48 airport hangars
Summary
City council approved a resolution authorizing acceptance of an FDOT grant that will cover 80% of a $1 million roof‑replacement project for 48 hangars at the Vero Beach airport; remaining funds are in airport budget.
The Vero Beach City Council voted 5-0 to accept a Florida Department of Transportation grant to replace roofs on 48 airport hangars.
The resolution authorizes use of an FDOT grant covering 80% of the project—$800,000—while the airport will fund the remaining $200,000 from its current budget. Council discussion and public comment focused on insurance and eligibility questions for buildings on airport property.
Airport staff told council the 48 hangars were constructed between 2001 and 2007 and that the structures now need new roofs. An airport official explained the grant is strictly FDOT funding; there is no federal participation in this project. The official also said FDOT can fund some non‑aeronautical buildings on airport property and that FDOT has participated in building demolition and redevelopment projects in the past.
During public comment a speaker asked whether tenants have insurance and whether the city has verified coverage; staff responded the city is “on track” to confirm required insurance and is working with tenants as needed. Council also questioned whether FDOT/FAA funding eligibility was limited to facilities inside the Air Operations Area; staff said FDOT grants can apply to some non‑aeronautical buildings, but FAA funding generally focuses on runways, taxiways and aprons.
The resolution passed on a 5-0 roll call.
What happens next: staff will finalize grant paperwork and proceed with procurement and design work as the airport implements the reroofing project.
