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Commission approves $331 million upgrade plan for MIA concessions, extends select contracts with new requirements
Summary
The Miami‑Dade Commission approved a negotiated package to modernize airport concessions and extend contracts in return for a private investment pledge; the agreement includes deadlines, penalties, living‑wage protections and sustainability incentives.
The Miami‑Dade County Commission voted to approve a negotiated, amended lease and concession program for Miami International Airport concessionaires that the administration and concession operators say will fund a major upgrade of the airport’s food, beverage and retail spaces.
The board approved the package after several amendments and hours of discussion. The concessionaires committed to a minimum private investment pledged in the board submission; the administration and concessionaires estimated an initial investment of roughly $331 million to modernize terminal retail and food‑service spaces and to improve the passenger experience.
Commissioner Anthony (Joe) Gilbert moved the measure on the floor; the item attracted extensive debate in committee and on the dais about process, local vendor participation and terms. Commissioners added amendments during floor consideration to broaden the pool of concessionaires the…
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