Safety and Health Committee: September 2026
Miami-Dade County
Safety and Health Committee - 2026-09-08
The Miami-Dade County Safety and Health Committee met on September 8, 2026. The committee reviewed several items, including a FDEP Class 8 Truck Project. Other matters discussed that could involve local contractors and suppliers include the DCIP Station 77 project, and the need for janitorial supplies. Firefighting equipment and public safety equipment services were also on the agenda.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Meeting
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. No specific street address, parcel, or acreage is stated. The project involves acquiring, equipping, and deploying 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. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending before the Board with agenda date 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; status is 'Before the Board' with a pending Board agenda date of 10/6/2026.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is countywide, covering a service area of 1,907 square miles, 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 (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 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. Status is 'In Committee'. No decision is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee; no final action stated
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR); Prime Sponsor Roberto J. Gonzalez
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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. 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 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 or other compatible products. 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. Status is In Committee. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
This is a legislative resolution seeking retroactive approval for Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the implementation of a countywide Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative aims to enhance prehospital trauma care, reduce preventable crash fatalities, and advance Vision Zero goals. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The equipment, supplies, and services will be used countywide. 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. Status is 'In Committee'. No decision is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee; no final action stated
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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. 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 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 or other compatible products. 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. 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'. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending before the BCC as of the document date
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
This is a legislative item for a resolution retroactively approving and authorizing Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) 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 or designee 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 requirements. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (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 as item 8E. The status is 'Before the Board' with a pending BCC assignment. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The file number is 261471. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage, as the project is countywide. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board; Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026; BCC agenda date 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation; pending before the Board
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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 (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR), 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 (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 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 Prime Sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez, with Co-Sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The document does not state a decision (approved/denied/deferred) as it is pending before the Board. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending before the Board; Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR); Prime Sponsor Roberto J. Gonzalez; Co-Sponsor Vicki L. Lopez
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
Miami-Dade County legislative item 261471 is a resolution 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 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, for the countywide Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative 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, plus equipment, storage systems, training, and a dedicated program coordinator and assistant. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was introduced 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. Status is In Committee. No decision is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee; no final decision stated
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department; Prime Sponsor Roberto J. Gonzalez; Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Chief of Public Safety Arnold Palmer
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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 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 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. The status is 'Before the Board'. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment; Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026; agenda date 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
Miami-Dade County legislative item seeking retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, for the countywide Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative 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, plus equipment, storage systems, training, and a dedicated program coordinator and assistant. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated; the program is countywide. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (Safety and Health Committee, 9/8/2026); pending BCC assignment; agenda date 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR); sponsor: Roberto J. Gonzalez; co-sponsor: Vicki L. Lopez
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261471, a Resolution titled WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS, seeks retroactive approval to apply for, receive, and expend up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, 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. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, is in committee, and is scheduled for the Safety and Health Committee agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8E. The sponsor is Roberto J. Gonzalez. The status is 'In Committee' and no final decision is stated. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. The scope is countywide. The program will acquire, equip, and deploy 7 whole blood transport vehicles, 1 program coordinator vehicle, and 2 air rescue helicopters. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee; no final decision stated
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
The document is a legislative item for a resolution before the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. It seeks retroactive approval for the County Mayor 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, to be implemented by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) for the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is a countywide program to enhance prehospital trauma care by deploying whole blood transport vehicles and air rescue helicopters. A local match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. The item was introduced on 8/19/2026, 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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; final decision not stated
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261471 is a Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the County Mayor or designee's application for, receipt, and expenditure of up to $3,405,936.00 in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, for the implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative. The initiative is countywide, aiming to reduce roadway fatalities by addressing hemorrhagic shock through prehospital whole blood administration. A local cash match of at least 20% ($851,484.00) from Fire District funds is required. 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 8E. The status is 'Before the Board'. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change. Public comment sentiment is not stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board; Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026; agenda date 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department; Prime Sponsor Roberto J. Gonzalez; Co-Sponsor Vicki L. Lopez
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending BCC action on 10/6/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR)
WHOLE BLOOD SAFE STREETS
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 acquiring, equipping, and deploying 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 resolution also authorizes the use of up to $851,484.00 in Fire District funds to satisfy a cash match requirement. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. No specific street address, parcel, or acreage is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-09-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (Safety and Health Committee, 9/8/2026); pending before the Board
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
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