WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261471 is a Resolution seeking retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation through its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, for the implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR). The initiative is countywide and will acquire, equip, and deploy 7 whole blood transport vehicles, 1 program coordinator vehicle, and 2 air rescue helicopters with low-titer O negative whole blood or other compatible products. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) of the total project cost is required, to come from available Fire District funds. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8E1. The status is 'Before the Board'. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The requester is the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.