WAP GRANT

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-04-13 · resolution

Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), received approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $250,000.00 in grant funds from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) through its Waterways Assistance Program (WAP). These funds are designated for upgrades to the fireboat lift system at PortMiami. The county will also utilize up to $250,000.00 in Fire District Funds as a local project funding cash match. The existing docks are 17 years old, structurally outdated, and unable to support modern fireboat vessels, leading to deployment delays, maintenance hindrances, safety risks, and reduced readiness. The project aims to modernize and strengthen the lift infrastructure to ensure reliable, mission-ready fireboat operations, critical for public safety and regional resilience given the growth in maritime activity. The project was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.