TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT FROM DHS TOTALING $627,835

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-525-26, ratifying the County Mayor's actions to apply for, receive, and expend $627,835.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant, awarded to support security training exercises led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office in coordination with the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), will enhance the safety and resilience of the County's transportation system. The period of performance is September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. No local match is required. The County applied for the grant on August 15, 2025, and the agreement accepting the award was executed on November 21, 2025. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute necessary contracts, agreements, amendments, and expend funds.