WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

This is a legislative resolution for Miami-Dade County to retroactively approve and authorize 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. The initiative is countywide and involves the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR). The program 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 (LTOWB) 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 forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The file number is 261471. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The requester is the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department. The status is 'Before the Board'. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage, as the project is countywide. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.