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 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. The local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) will come from available Fire District funds. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 10/6/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.