WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS

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

This is a legislative item for a resolution retroactively approving and authorizing Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, 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 aims to reduce roadway fatalities by addressing hemorrhagic shock through prehospital whole blood administration. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor to apply for and expend additional funds if available and to utilize up to $851,484.00 in Fire District funds to satisfy cash match funding requirements. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, assigned to the County Attorney on 8/20/2026, and is scheduled for the Safety and Health Committee agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8E. The status is 'In Committee' and no final action is stated. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, or acreage, as the scope is countywide. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.