WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261471 is a Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the County Mayor or designee 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 through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The item also authorizes the use of up to $851,484.00 in Fire District funds to satisfy cash match funding requirements. The resolution 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 8E. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The equipment, supplies, and services will be used countywide. The program will acquire, equip, and deploy 7 whole blood transport vehicles, 1 program coordinator vehicle, and 2 air rescue helicopters. The grant award will be monitored by the MDFR Grants Management Bureau. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.